We want to see a measurable decrease in the amount of waste going into our landfill. That’s why we’ve created a new Waste Levy Fund to financially support projects that avoid, reduce, recycle, recover, or reuse waste in the Stratford district.
Download and complete the editable PDF application form and email your application to WasteMinimisation@stratford.govt.nz or post it to:
Stratford District Council, PO Box 320, Miranda Street, Stratford 4352
If you have any questions, please get in touch with our team at WasteMinimisation@stratford.govt.nz or call 06 765 6099.
There is $25,000 available annually in the Waste Levy Fund.
Your project can be big or small. You can apply for any amount, as long as it doesn’t exceed the $25,000 we have available for each annual allocation. You can reapply for funding if your project runs for longer than one financial year.
Individuals, community organisations, or not-for-profits can make an application to use the fund. Businesses can’t apply, but they can share ideas with community groups or individuals who may be eligible.
You or your organisation can be based outside of the Stratford district, but your project has to be located in, and benefit, the Stratford community.
To successfully apply for funding, your project has to avoid, reduce, recycle, recover, or reuse waste in the Stratford district. We encourage you to be creative with your ideas.
Your project must:
Projects can include, but aren’t limited to:
If you’re successful in your funding request, you’ll need to submit a Waste Levy Fund Progress Report Form to detail any funds spent and the measurable reductions in waste that your project has achieved. Download the editable PDF form below and email it to WasteMinimisation@stratford.govt.nz
The Government charges a levy on all waste disposed of through landfills across the country. Half of the money raised is distributed to territorial authorities, including the Stratford District Council. We’ve used this money to set up our Waste Levy Fund.
Reducing the amount of general waste going into our landfills is great for ratepayers and our environment!
If you have any questions about the fund, eligibility, or how to apply, please get in touch with us at WasteMinimisation@stratford.govt.nz or call 06 765 6099.
2022 / 2023
Stratford Community Childcare Centre | $7,030 for new composting systems |
Avon Primary School | $8,995 for the development of a garden and composting system for community use. |
Pregnancy Help Stratford Branch | $3,600 to develop reusable nappy education and recycling. |
Stratford Repair Café Group | $2,496 for the establishment of a bi-monthly Repair Café event in Stratford. |
Stratford High School | $3,120 for the installation of a recycling and composting system for unused school lunches. |