It is clear from discussions with recyclers and government and the literature that inter-sectorial approaches are needed for economic and resource planning. Lack of communication between agencies, complex structures, overly bureaucratic pro- cedures and inefficiencies can be major institutional barriers (Gutberlet, 2008b). There needs to be enabling structures in place that can support breaking away from siloed approaches,
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and key stakeholders need to be engaged for appropriate and effective policies that can support integrated solutions for waste management. In addition to the integration of multiple departments, there needs to be increased decentralisation of decision-making to local levels of government. This will enable greater power at the local level, with active engagement of local stakeholders, co-creating solutions and enabling more effective forms of democracy.