Publications
Waste Authority documents:
Unconfirmed meeting minutes from the E-Waste Committee meeting- 20th October 2010
Unconfirmed meeting minutes from the E-Waste Committee meeting
Published: 2010-11-02
Waste Authority Annual Report 2009/10
The Waste Authority’s second full year of
activity has focused on developing our
strategic direction. The 2009/2010 year
saw the establishment of the Office of
the Waste Authority, with the creation of
a small, high level team of professional
positions created to assist the Authority
in its business.
Published: 2010-10-25
Household Hazardous Waste Committee Confirmed meeting minutes: 15th March 2010
Final meeting minutes for the 15th March 2010 from the Household Hazardous Waste Committee Meeting.
Published: 2010-05-05
Household Hazardous Waste Committee Confirmed meeting minutes: 15th April 2010
Final meeting minutes for the 15th April 2010 from the Household Hazardous Waste Committee Meeting.
Published: 2010-05-05
Draft Waste Strategy: Workshop & Submission Analysis Report
This document follows the following approaches:
*The data from the Workshops and Public Submissions were broken down and
applied to the Draft Waste Strategy for Western Australia (the “Strategy”)
*By looking at the data relating to a section in the Strategy, major themes (and
sub-themes) were identified (e.g. the need for a greater focus on education).
*Every piece of feedback was associated to one of the themes identified for a
particular section.
*This document was created. It outlines:
-the themes identified;
-the amount of feedback that focused on this theme;
-the sub-themes identified;
-some of the larger stakeholders that included this theme;
-a link to the responses that included this theme; and
-some high level recommendations around these themes and the feedback around them.
Published: 2010-03-23
Draft Waste Strategy Appendix 2: Waste in Western Australia – additional data
This appendix shows additional data used for, and in the Draft Waste Strategy for Western Australia
Published: 2010-03-23
Draft II: Waste Strategy for Western Australia - March 2010
The first draft of this Waste Strategy for Western Australia was available for public comment from September to the middle of December 2009.
The Waste Authority is impressed by and grateful for the number and quality of comments received. There were more than 1400 inputs, including inputs from the workshops.
This revised Strategy attempts to respond to those inputs.
Published: 2010-03-22
Waste Authority Media Statement: State’s Draft Waste Strategy Calls for Action
The State’s Waste Authority says there is a need for increased public education around wise waste management and support for producers of goods to take more responsibility for disposal of waste from their own products.
The Waste Authority has reviewed the 1440 public comments received on the Draft State Waste Strategy, released for public comment late last year.
Waste Authority Acting Chair Jan Grimoldby said the Authority has responded to major themes from the public submissions around the need for information and education campaigns on wise waste management.
Published: 2010-03-19
Household Hazardous Waste Program - Program Summary and Forecasts for 2010-11
This report was produced from the first Household Hazardous Waste Committee meeting held on the 10th February 2010. It details amounts of waste collected between February and December 2009. Budget forecasts for 2010-11 and temporary collection days for 2010.
Published: 2010-03-18
Waste Authority Confirmed meeting minutes: 3rd Feburary 2010
Final meeting minutes for the 3rd February 2010 from the Waste Authority Meeting.
Published: 2010-03-18
List of Perth Metropolitan Landfills at 22nd February 2010
List of Perth metropolitan landfills inspected by the Waste Authority
Published: 2010-02-22
Household Hazardous Waste Commitee unconfirmed meeting minutes: 10th February 2010
The Chairman advised members of the importance of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
Committee, it being the first Committee of the Waste Authority to be approved by the Minister under
the terms of section 18 of the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007 (WARR Act).
The Chairman advised that the Authority’s aim was to establish a continuing, effective and efficient
partnership program for Household Hazardous Waste with local government and other key
stakeholders. WALGA supported these aims and added the need to continue past funding
commitments, to refine and enhance the Program and to ultimately look to product stewardship
approach for household hazardous wastes.
Published: 2010-02-22
Waste Authority Meeting Minutes Confirmed minutes: 2nd Dec 2009
Minutes confirmed by the Waste Authority Chairman for the meeting held on teh 2nd December 2009.
Published: 2010-02-17
Waste Authority Workplan 2009/10
This table outlines the nominated programs and allocated budget estimates for the 2009/10 financial year for the Waste Authority of Western Australia.
Published: 2010-01-16
Landfill Levy Increase effective 1 January 2010: Letter of Information
Letter of notification that the Waste Avoidance and Resources Recvoery Amendment Bill was paased 1 December 2009, which brings into effect the landfill levy increase on 1 January 2010.
Published: 2009-12-10
Waste Authority Annual Report 2008/09
This is the first annual report of the Waste Authority, following the first year of the Waste
Avoidance and Resource Recovery (WARR) Act 2007.
The Waste Authority was established under that Act to administer funds raised from the levy
paid on all waste generated in the metropolitan area that is disposed to landfill. The second
key purpose is to serve as the primary adviser to the Minister on waste policy and provide
the general promotion of waste management.
Published: 2009-12-03
Landfill Waste Classification and Waste Definitions 1996 (As amended)
This document is intended to provide guidance and criteria to be applied in determining the
classification of wastes for acceptance to landfills licensed or registered in Western Australia
in accordance with Part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986. More stringent waste
acceptance criteria than those listed in this document may be imposed by landfill operators.
Similarly, Department of Environment (DoE) licence conditions may apply more stringent
acceptance criteria as appropriate.
Where additional guidance is required, landfill operators should contact the relevant licensing
officer using the contact information provided in the licence.
Published: 2009-12-01
Waste Authority Meeting Schedule 2010
The Waste Authority meets the first Wednesday of every month (except January) for a period of 5-6 hours. These are the meeting dates scheduled for 2010.
Published: 2009-10-15
Waste Authority Postion Statement on Recycled Organics October 2009
A function of the Authority is to promote the wise use of resources that would otherwise
be considered to be waste. Consequently, the Authority considers the diversion and
beneficial use of organic waste from landfill to be a priority.
When applied to home gardens, public parks, road verges or farmland suitably
processed recycled organic material (such as a high quality compost) can improve soil
quality and help maintain plant available nutrients in soils. The use of recycled organics
can provide significant benefit, as many Western Australian soils have low water holding
capacity, are low in certain plant nutrients, lack sufficient levels of organic matter and
suffer from other soil fertility issues.
The Authority believes that appropriately selected
and processed organic waste should be recycled wherever possible and used to
replenish soil organic matter.
Published: 2009-10-15
Waste Authority Sponsorship Policy Document 2009
The Waste Authority is committed to supporting the actions of others that relate
to waste management by utilising transparent and accountable assessment
processes.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the framework for the creation of
sponsorship alliances between the Waste Authority and corporations,
foundations, individuals and other non-government organisations. A sponsorship
is about relationship building and is a powerful way to build and strengthen
partnerships.
Published: 2009-10-15
Att 2: Item 9.2.2 Waste Authority Meeting (2 December 2009)- Used Oil Collection Service for Local Government: Period 1 1 Jan - 30 - Jun 2009
In 2001, the Australian Government introduced the Product Stewardship for Oil (PSO) Program.
The aim of the Program was to provide incentives to increase used oil recycling1. The Western
Australian Local Government Association assisted Local Governments across Western Australia
by providing used oil recycling infrastructure through this Program.
In WA, the intent of the Program was to improve the distribution of, and access to, used oil
collection infrastructure. Under the Program drum storage units and used oil collection tanks were
provided to Local Government, as well as funding for essential site works. Furthermore, the
Program included an education and promotion aspect aimed at maximising the use of the used oil
infrastructure.
Published: 2009-10-15
Draft Waste Strategy
This draft strategy has been prepared by the Waste Authority to plot a forward path for the management of waste over the coming decade. The strategy is accompanied by a number of public,stakeholder and third party workshops and a 12 week submission period, closing 10 December 2009. For further information about workshops or how to lodge a submission, email leanne.reid@dec.wa.gov.au or call 6467 5522.
Published: 2009-09-16
Draft Strategy Summary
This document summarises the draft waste strategy.
Published: 2009-09-16
Draft Sponsorship Policy 2009
The Waste Authority is committed to supporting the actions of others that relate to waste management by utilising transparent and accountable assessment processes.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the framework for the creation of sponsorship alliances between the Waste Authority and corporations, foundations, individuals and other non-government organisations. A sponsorship is about relationship building and is a powerful way to build and strengthen partnerships.
Published: 2009-07-29
Landfill Levy Regulation Administration Policy - 2009
This policy document relates to the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007 (WARR Act), Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Regulations 2008 (WARR Regulations) and Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Levy Regulations 2008 (WARR Levy Regulations).
It provides a summary of the procedures and requirements for the assessment and calculation of the landfill levy payable on all waste received at licensed landfills in the metropolitan region, and all waste collected in the metropolitan region which is received at licensed landfills outside the metropolitan area. This policy also provides a summary of the procedures relating to financial assurances and the application of exemptions.
Published: 2009-07-28
Strategic Direction 2008
This document outlines the Waste Authority’s current Strategic Direction
Published: 2009-03-20
Analysis of Used Oil Policy Management Options - February 2009
Final report for the Waste Authority of WA produced by Oakdene Hollins Ltd.
In the light of the disruption caused to the used oil collection and processing infrastructure during 2006/07, the Department, on behalf of the Waste Authority, wishes to investigate options that will improve the certainty of service provision for used oil collection and processing across the State. It is this wish that forms the principle objective of this study.
Published: 2009-03-11
Waste Management and greenhouse gas emissions from Bridgewater Lifestyle village, Mandurah, Western Australia: Report No. 2
Onsite Solid Waste Management in an Urban Village-
Treatment of Kitchen Waste through composting and
vermicomposting to minimise waste generation
Contract No: 22260- January 2009
The contribution of wastes on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions depends on the treatment technology, transport of waste to the treatment and/or disposal centres and the decomposition processes. Onsite treatment is expected to have reduced emission due to the less transport, opportunities for energy efficient technologies and the potential to use the end product onsite. Although only methane emission is taken into account in organic waste treatment, for a complete assessment of the GHG emissions in a waste management facility, it would be interesting to account CO2 from waste decomposition and streamline life cycle activities in the net GHG balance. The objective of this study was to estimate GHG emissions from the waste management activities adopted at the Bridgewater Lifestyle Village (BWLV) in Mandurah (Western Australia) compared to a situation if the waste is land filled. The results showed an eight fold reduction in GHG emissions achieved through onsite treatment of organic wastes and recovery of recyclable materials when compared to landfill and five fold reductions when compared to landfill with energy recovery. Emissions from the village are minimal, and are mostly inevitable. Current waste management strategies and behavioural patterns in the village should be maintained to ensure continuous minimal GHG emission.
Published: 2009-03-11
Recycled Concrete road base quality investigation: Report for SWIS grant 4003 - 3rd February 2009
The Strategic Waste Initiatives Scheme (SWIS) is a broad support scheme available to
business, industry, local government and individuals for initiatives which are consistent
with the former Waste Management Board's Statement of Strategic Direction for Waste
Management in Western Australia.
C&D Recycling as proponent and Bowman & Associates as applicant were successful in
securing funding under the scheme to analyse the recycled concrete road base
produced over an extended time period from four leading Perth construction and
demolition materials recyclers.
A NATA registered testing laboratory was engaged to sample and test the materials
produced under “business as usual” conditions and compare the results to the Main
Roads WA Specification 501 requirements for base course made from recycled
concrete.
The first challenge of the project was to secure cooperation from several leading
construction and demolition recyclers and obtain permission to sample, test and report
the results from their products. To facilitate cooperation a Construction and Demolition
(C&D) Working Group was set up within the WA Branch of the Waste Management
Association of Australia.
Published: 2009-03-11
Final Report: Used oil management options study. Part A: Report on the Western Australian used oil market - November 2008
Since the storage crisis in 2007 the market for used oil derived products has evolved substantially. New markets for burner fuel oil that are outside mainland WA have been found, and the stockpile that began accumulating in 2004 has been completely cleared. Wren Oil and Nationwide are in the final stages of establishing a Joint Venture arrangement, and have committed to building new storage and export infrastructure in Bunbury.
Local government tender
Market power
The PSO program
Executive summary xi
Generators of used oil broadly report that collection services are operating well, and the probability of a sudden sustained disruption to collection services is unlikely. Provided it remains possible to export used lube oil derived burner fuel products, markets for burner fuel oil over at least the medium term but probably much longer are positive. The Joint Venture is however committed to the development of a lube-to-lube re-refining plant, and the prospects for products produced from such plants are positive over the long-term. The viability of a lube-to-lube re-refining plant in Western Australia is however dependent on the continuation of a PSO payment for re-refined lube oil.
Published: 2009-03-11
Assessment of waste disposal and material recovery infrastructure for Perth - 2020
Recent temporary closures to some of the key waste management infrastructure in the
Perth Metropolitan Region have highlighted the limitations on certain facilities and raised
questions about the short and long term adequacy of waste management infrastructure in
this region. The Waste Authority recognises these concerns amongst stakeholders and the
desire for more effective waste infrastructure and contingency planning. The Waste
Authority also recognises that shortfalls in the provision of waste management
infrastructure across the Region may jeopardise optimal sustainable waste management
practices. Increasing the provision of such infrastructure would assist in making the State
vision of ‘Towards Zero Waste’ a more achievable target.
Published: 2009-03-05
Native ARC Organic Waste
Management Plan - February 2009
Native Arc is a native animal rehabilitation clinic locate in Bibra Lake. They
care and rehabilitate a wide variety of birds and mammals covering a vast
area. Through their day to day tasks a large amount of organic waste is
accumulated including food scraps, newspaper, cardboard and animal
manure.
As part of a plan to become a sustainable centre, they received a Towards
Zero Waste grant for $10 000 to implement an on-site organic waste
management system. In order to find the most suitable system for the clinic
a waste audit was conducted and the volunteers monitored, which found that
a number of large insulated worm bins would be the easiest to manage, but
also provide extra feed for the animals through harvesting worms and a
healthy organic fertiliser for their gardens.
5 large 1 metre by 2 metre insulated worm bins were supplied by The Worm
Shed, who have supported the process and who should be called in future for
any questions or concerns. Kevin and Debbie Smith can be contacted at The
Worm Shed on (08) 9571 8003, or at www.wormshed.com.au. This
management plan has been adapted by The Worm Shed’s guide lines so that
there is a continuation of information, development and procedure.
This management plan frames the systems principles and objectives and then
goes through 3 stages of management and outlines each stages timing and
responsibilities requirements. It will be used as an induction document for all
new volunteers who may need to take on the management tasks at Native Arc
Published: 2009-02-04
Operating Landfills in the Metropolitan Perth region- October 2008
List of landfill area in the Perth Metropolitan region
Published: 2008-10-21
Waste generation in the Western Australian home building industry - July 2007
A major challenge for the housing industry is to achieve a reasonable balance between the need to build and renovate homes and the need to safeguard finite resources. As Australia’s peak housing body, HIA understands and welcomes its responsibility to provide environmental leadership.
Published: 2008-10-02
Submission to Waste Authority on landfill levy from Eclipse Resources - September 2008
Submission to the Waste Authority of WA about the Landfill Levy forum
Published: 2008-09-30
Submission to Waste Authority on landfill levy from WALGA - September 2008
Submission to the Waste Authority of WA about the Landfill Levy forum
Published: 2008-09-30
Inert Landfill Levy submission Bowman and Associates- September 2008
Invert Landfill Levy submission from Bowman and Associates Pty Ltd September 2008
Published: 2008-09-23
Submission to Waste Authority on landfill levy from Smartbuilders Association and Earthcare - September 2008
Submission to the Waste Authority of Western Australia regarding the Landfill Levy Discussion Semptember 2008
Published: 2008-09-18
Submission to Waste Authority on landfill levy by Encycle- September 2008
Submission to the Waste Authority of WA about the Landfill Levy Forum
Published: 2008-09-17
Transcript of Landfill Levy Forum - Waste and Recycle Conference 2008 - 9th September 2008
Transcript of the discussion held at 2008 Waste and Recycle conference about the Landfill Levy.
Published: 2008-09-09
Submission to Waste Authority on how the landfill levy should apply at Category 63 landfill sites - 1 September 2008
Submission to the Waste Authority on how the landfill levy should apply at Category 63 landfill sites prepared by C&D working group
Published: 2008-09-01
Questions and answers in relation to the WARR Acts and Regulations
A useful page for questions you may have about new Waste Legislation
Published: 2008-08-07
Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007
This document came into effect as of 1st July 2008. Links to State Law Publisher website
Published: 2008-07-01
Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Levy Act 2007
This document came into effect on 1st July 2008. Links to State Law Publisher website
Published: 2008-07-01
Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Account: Financial Position as at June 30, 2008
Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Account (WARRA) financial position as at 30 June 2008 and the projected financial position as at 30 June 2009
Published: 2008-06-30
Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery (WARR) regulation 2008, and WARR Levy Regulations - June2008
Letter sent to Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) from the office of the Deputy Director General, Environment about the proclamation of the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery (WARR) regulations 2008 and WARR Levy Regulations 2008.
Published: 2008-06-27
Are you recycling yet? A waste minimisation strategy for small businesses in the Swan Region - June 2008
The Swan Chamber of Commerce, the Swan Catchment Council and the City of Swan have come together to progress a waste minimisation strategy for the Swan region through the successful application for a Waste Management and Recycling Fund grant of $10, 000 from the Waste Management Board of WA.
Published: 2008-06-03
WARR Bills passed by State Parliament:
News about the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery (WARR) Bill and the WARR Levy Bill being passed by the WA State Parliament.
Published: 2008-03-26
Waste Management Board of Western Australia Position Statement
Recycled Organics - February 2008
One of the functions of the Waste Management Board (Board) is to promote the wise
use of resources that would otherwise be considered to be waste. Consequently, the
Board considers the diversion and beneficial use of organic waste from landfill to be a
priority.
Properly composted recycled organic material when applied to home gardens, public
parks and road verges or farmland, can improve soil quality and reduce nutrient losses.
The Board believes that appropriately selected and treated organic waste should be
recycled wherever possible and used to replenish soil organic matter.
Organic matter being applied to residential gardens, and root and leaf crops intended for
direct human consumption should be pasteurised by composting before application to
land. Raw manures and untreated liquid organic wastes should not be used in these
applications.
The Board embraces the notion that separation at source is the preferred strategy for
recovering organic waste, particularly garden organics. Composts derived from sourceseparated
organic wastes and single-waste sources are more likely to meet quality
requirements for unrestricted use. None-the-less there is also a substantial need for
lower quality composts in a range of important applications.
Published: 2008-02-01
WARR Bill Press Release
Press release by the Minister of the Environment regarding the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Bills passed by the WA State Parliament on the 6th December 2007.
Published: 2007-12-10
Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery (WARR) Bill 2007 152-2
This document has been passed by the WA State Parliament on the 6th December 2007. Links to Parliament of Western Australia Website
Published: 2007-12-10
Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery (WARR) Levy Bill 2007 153-1
This document has been passed by the WA State Parliament on the 6th December 2007. Links to Parliament of Western Australia Website
Published: 2007-12-06
Landfill Levy Review: prepared for the Waste Management Board of Western Australia- November 2007
The objectives of this review of the Landfill Levy for the Waste Management
Board were to:
a) Review the current and future effectiveness of the Landfill Levy as an
economic instrument for influencing waste management practices,
including reducing waste to landfill.
b) Review the Landfill Levy to determine a sound methodology for medium
to long term increases - for the purpose of (a) an effective economic
instrument for reducing waste to landfill; and (b) ensuring the levy is able
to raise sufficient funds for waste related programs.
The approach to the review involved interviews with stakeholders, review of
relevant literature and a discussion of preliminary findings with the Waste Management Board.
Published: 2007-11-05
Stakeholder Advisory Group Investigation into Best Practice Container Deposit Systems for Western Australia
Final Report for the Minister for the Environment, Western Australia, by the
Stakeholder Advisory Group on Best Practice Container Deposit Systems for Western Australia
Published: 2007-04-02
STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY GROUP Investigation into best practice container deposit systems for Western Australia FINAL REPORT- March 2007
The Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) on Best Practice Container Deposit Systems (CDS) for
Western Australia (WA) was formed by the then Minister for the Environment, Hon Dr. Judy
Edwards MLA in January 2006. The task of the Group was to investigate Best Practice CDS
for WA.
Container deposit systems are an example of extended producer responsibility (EPR) on which
the WA Government has released a policy position statement. They operate by placing a
small monetary deposit on containers at the point of sale. The deposit value is redeemed
by consumers when they return the container to a designated recycling location, thereby
creating a financial incentive for environmentally responsible behaviour.
Published: 2007-03-30
Review of the Green Stamp Program
in Western Australia
Report on the findings of an independent review of the Green Stamp program. The review assessed the program's strengths and weaknesses as well as the opportunities for improvement.
Published: 2007-03-29
Landfill Ban - Impacts of a Potential Ban on the Disposal of Household Recyclable Packaging, Recyclable Building Products and Organic Waste to Landfill
The Department of Environment and Conservation, on behalf of the Waste Management Board, engaged ACIL Tasman and GHD to conduct an investigation into the environmental, social and economic impacts of a potential ban on the disposal of household recyclable packaging, recyclable building products and organic waste to landfill.
Published: 2006-10-26
MARKET DEVELOPMENT STUDY
USED GLASS For WESTERN AUSTRALIA WASTE
MANAGEMENT BOARD - August 2006
Owens Illinois (OI), formerly known as ACI Glass Containers, is the world’s largest
producer of bottles and is responsible for manufacturing more than 90% of Australia’s
domestic glass bottles. OI closed its Perth-based manufacturing facility in 2003 after
over 50 years of operation, due to increasing commercial pressure from international
imports, and relocated all production to South Australia. This decision, whilst made on
economic grounds, has led to the current dilemma regarding what to do with the glass
sold and recovered in Western Australia (WA), given the lack of local alternative
markets. With high interstate transport costs, the movement of materials interstate can
only be seen as an interim measure.
Nationally, Australia is currently recovering 35% or 278,000 tonnes of used glass
containers. It is estimated, based on national sales, that WA generates between 80,000–
90,000 tonnes per year of container glass and is currently recovering for recycling
approximately 20,000 tonnes, or 23%. In order to meet the National Packaging
Covenant target for glass recovery of between 50–60% by the year 2010 additional
125,000 tonnes per annum are required.
For glass to remain competitive in its traditional markets against other packaging forms,
that is, plastics and aluminium, manufacturers undertook research and development into
the light-weighting of containers – today a beer stubby is 27% lighter than the same
bottle 20 years ago.
Published: 2006-09-29
Investigation into the Environmental, Social and Economic Impacts of a Potential Banning of Used Tyres to Landfill and of Mandatory Recycling of Used Tyres - September 2006
The Used Tyre Strategy for Western Australia recognises that the low cost of landfill disposal in
Western Australia is a barrier to the development of other options for the management of used
tyres. This study examined the potential environmental, social and economic impacts of either
banning the disposal of tyres to landfill or requiring that they be recycled, or requiring some form of
pre-treatment prior to landfilling
There is currently no infrastructure for recycling passenger tyres in WA. The large capital
investment required for a relatively low return, due to the high percentage of fibre and lower
volumes of rubber compared with other tyres, makes it unlikely a recycling facility will be developed
in the short to medium term, unless as a component of another business, for example to process
earthmoving tyres. There is potential for passenger tyres to be used as fuel by Cockburn Cement,
with minimal or no pre-processing required, however the development of this option in WA would
be likely to prevent the development of other options for passenger tyres.
Published: 2006-09-27
Used Industrial Plastics in Western Australia - Waste Management Practices and Potential Recycling Strategies Department of Environment and Conservation - July 2006
Cardno BSD was appointed by the Department of Environment and Conservation (Western Australia)
to carry out general background research into issues relating to the current generation and fate of used
industrial plastics in Western Australia.
In order to define the baseline information relating to the production, waste management practices and
markets for industrial plastics, Cardno BSD undertook a comprehensive review of readily available
literature and completed extensive stakeholder consultation with organisations operating in Western
Australia. Policies, tools and programmes (measures) implemented in other jurisdictions were
investigated. The policy review was completed to ensure that, where practical, a best practice
approach could be adopted in Western Australia. The information gathered relating to industrial
plastic manufacturing, disposal, recycling and reuse in Western Australia, together with local market
data has been analysed and the key issues and barriers have been identified, together with
recommendations to address them.
Published: 2006-08-25
Issues relating to the generation, collection and treatment of Building Product Waste in WA - April 2006
Cardno BSD was appointed by the Department of Environment (WA) to carry out general background research into issues relating to the generation, collection and treatment of building product waste from the construction and demolition industry. This research will be used to support policy and program development within the Waste Management Branch and the Waste Management Board.
Published: 2006-06-06
Department of Environment Report for Review of management and operation of used tyre stockpiles Stockpile Guidelines - June 2006
The Waste Management Board (WMB) is an independent body that provides strategic
advice to the Minister for the Environment on waste management issues in WA. The
Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) Waste Management Branch
carries out services and activities on behalf of the WMB. In November 2005 the WMB
approved a Used Tyre Strategy for WA.
Approximately 1.8 million passenger tyres are sold in WA, equating to approximately
18,000 tonnes. It is anticipated that the equivalent amount of used tyres are disposed
of or require disposal in WA each year. The used tyre waste stream presents a
management issue for the DEC. However, it also represents potential benefits in
terms of resource recovery assisting the DEC in it’s Towards ZeroWaste goals.
The main focus of the Used Tyre Strategy document was establishing a sustainable
local tyre recycling industry in WA, with an emphasis on resource recovery and market
development.
As part of this strategy, a number of actions were identified to address inconsistencies
in the above ground storage of used tyres in WA, and particularly in relation to rural
and remote locations. The key recommendations of this report and the relevance of
these recommendations to this project are highlighted in Table 11.
Published: 2006-06-01
Submission to productivity commission enquiry into waste generation and resource efficiency- 2006
The Western Australian Department of Environment is the lead agency on solid waste
management and resource recovery issues in Western Australia. A number of other
State government agencies also have either a statutory or functional role on some wasterelated
issues. The Department of Health is responsible for providing advice on public
health issues and enforcing pertinent sections of the Health Act, 1911. The Department
of Agriculture has a functional interest in the management of agricultural wastes,
including manures.
The Department of Environment is responsible for the regulation of waste management
facilities, and the transport and disposal of Controlled Waste. The enforcement of the
Environment Protection Act and licence conditions is conducted by Regional Operations
officers of the Department located across WA.
In 2002, the WA State government established the Waste Management Board. The role
of the Waste Management Board is to provide advice to the Minister for the Environment
on waste management and resource recovery issues. The Board is also responsible for
developing policy and conducting programs relating to the management and reduction of
waste and the encouragement of recycling. The Department of Environment provides
secretariat and executive support to the Waste Management Board, and implements the
Waste Management Board’s Business Plan (programs) on its behalf.
Published: 2006-03-06
Market Development Study for used glass in WA
This market development report was commissioned by the Waste Management Board with the intention of outlining likely key market opportunities for used glass in the state.
Published: 2006-00-00
Discussion Paper on Re-investing Landfill Levy Funds in Zero Waste Schemes
This paper presents the views of the Waste Management Board on possible approaches to reinvesting a significant proportion of revenue derived from the landfill levy in Zero Waste Incentive Schemes.
Published: 2005-12-31
Waste Management Board Meeting Procedures Guide
Describes the Board meeting procedures which aim to maintain quality of deliberations, the independence of the Board, balance and effective communication.
Published: 2002-01-18
Waste Management Board Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct has been prepared to promote good practice. It gives members of the Waste Management Board and any advisory committee of the Board a summary of their obligations and provides guidance about ethical conduct.
Published: 2002-01-18