Water and Waste

Our Waste Commitment 

Perisher Commit to Zero Waste to Landfill by 2030

Perisher resort plans to achieve its 2030 goal of “zero waste to landfill” by diverting 100% of the waste from its operations to more sustainable pathways. We plan to do this by:

• Improving our recycling and composting program
• Engaging with suppliers to reduce packaging and to source recyclable and compostable products
• Working with local residents, community groups and resort stakeholders to increase options for reuse and diversion
• Increasing awareness and engagement with employees and guests through signage, labelling and training

Where does your waste go?

General Waste

We generate 41 million tonnes of rubbish each year! That’s about 1.9 tonnes for each of us! Reduce your waste by recycling!!

Compost - Food Waste Only

The process of composting is the breaking down of green waste - in to an organic matter rich in nutrients. It is used in gardens, landscaping, horticulture and agriculture. Composting requires four equally important ingredients to work effectively – carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and water. Perisher sends all compostable matter to a commercial facility for optimal breakdown. 

Recycling

A key objective of Perisher’s EMS is to minimise resource consumption through efficient materials management programs to reduce waste to landfill.

Recycling bins are provided throughout the Resort giving Perisher’s staff and gues the opportunity to recycle. The bins are comingled bins that accept plastic, glass and aluminium. 

On a broader waste management scale, paper, glass, aluminium, plastic and waste steel are all recycled at Perisher Valley. In addition to this, all hazardous waste including used motor oils and filters, batteries, engine coolant, tyres, used cooking oil and grease trap sludge and other rubber products are recycled at licensed disposal facilities. Systems are also in place for the recycling of waste generated by staff, including electronic waste, mobile phones and printer cartridges.

Water Savings 

• 98% of all of Perisher’s showerheads have been converted with low flow fittings
• 100% of the staff and guest accommodation at The Station and ‘on-mountain’ staff accommodation
• Saving 4L of water per flush for waterless urinals

Annual Clean up day

Every year post season, Perisher coordinates a clean up day to collect solid waste within the resort area. Approximately 80 Perisher staff, assisted by National Parks and Wildlife Service employees combine to apply a total of over 450 person hours, scouring the slopes, around buildings, huts, lodges, roads, creeks, lifts and anywhere else that rubbish can collect over the winter months. Each
year around 1 tonne of rubbish is collected off the slopes on Clean-up Day, comprised largely of food wrappers, cigarette butts, ski gear and plastic drink bottles. 

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