Media Release - Council innovation recognised by LGPro award

Brimbank City Council has won an LGPro 2021 Award for Excellence in the category of Innovative Management for its Optimising Waste Collection initiative.

The top 10 local government projects from across Victoria were announced at a special awards ceremony on 25 February.

Council introduced digital mapping for waste collection to replace its outdated paper-based system in August 2018.

The all-in-one digital solution not only replaced cumbersome paper-based mapping and procedures with GPS-like mapping, an event log and digital forms, it used technology to improve waste collection driver safety.

The project resulted in significant savings, improved efficiency and is helping reduce waste-stream contamination.

The LGPro Annual Awards for Excellence celebrate the outstanding work being undertaken and delivered by individuals and teams working in Local Government across Victoria. Now in their 17th year, they are the key awards for the sector.

Quotes attributable to Brimbank Mayor, Cr Ranka Rasic

“Council’s optimising waste collection initiative has resulted in a mobile solution that has delivered Brimbank a smarter, and more efficient waste collection process that is constantly evolving to match both the drivers’ and the community’s needs.”

“This prestigious award recognises the hard work and innovation that is at the forefront of all we do at Brimbank.”

Last updated: 28 February 2023 - 3:26pm