Selwyn District Council - Event Waste Minimisation Fund
Simple applicationSelwyn District Council
Supports community events to reduce the amount of event waste that goes to landfill.
What they fund
Who can apply
What they won't fund
What they care about
Support community events to reduce the amount of event waste that goes to landfill.
Application structure
Eligibility
The event must have more than 1,000 attendees and at least 10 food or drink vendors.
What Can Be Funded
A percentage of overall waste handling, collection and processing costs equating to the percentage diverted (by weight) from landfill, up to a maximum capped value. Onsite bin ambassadors and waste sorting staff costs. Funding may be used to contribute towards the cost of the event providing reusable or refillable systems.
Terms and Conditions
Applications must be submitted to solid.waste@selwyn.govt.nz and approved by the RR&W team prior to the event. Funding will be paid after the event, on the condition that the event has been pre-approved by the RR&W team, and meets the following conditions: Event application is approved, Event goes ahead as planned, Post-event reports and dockets are provided.
Required documents
- • Event Waste Minimisation Fund application form