Publications

Communication and Education:

Fact Sheet: Recycling in WA 2008/09
Latest extracts from the Recycling in WA Report 2007/08 and 2008/09 from Hyder Consutling
Published: 2010-09-28

Fact Sheet: Home Composting
Provides basic facts and tips on composting and recycling organic waste.
Published: 2010-05-04

Fact Sheet: Worm Farming
Provides basic facts and tips on setting up a worm farm.
Published: 2010-05-04

Home Composting Brochure
Home composting is a simple process that assists in the breakdown of organic matter – such as food scraps and garden organics into a nutrient rich soil-like material that can be used to create and maintain a healthy and sustainable garden. This brochure will help you get started in four easy steps.
Published: 2010-05-04

Worm Farming Brochure
Worm farming is a simple way of converting food scraps and other organic material into a nutrient rich organic fertiliser called worm castings. This brochure will help you get started in five easy steps.
Published: 2010-05-04

Sustainable Gardening Brochure: Using Compost
A guide to using composting in your garden. Compost is an organic fertiliser resulting from the controlled breakdown of organic matter. It can be made at home in a compost bin from garden trimmings and food scraps, or bought from garden centres and landscape suppliers.
Published: 2010-05-04

Home Composting Poster
Educational resource for facts about Home Composting
Published: 2010-05-04

Worm Farming Poster
Educational resource for facts about Worm Farming
Published: 2010-05-04

Fact Sheet: Sustainable Gardening
Provides basic facts and tips on conducting sustainable gardening around the home.
Published: 2010-05-04

Sustainable Gardening Poster
Educational resource for facts about sustainable gardening
Published: 2010-05-04

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

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 Program Summary February 2010
From February to December 2009: 18 collections of household hazardous waste (HHW) were made from 6 permanent facilities in the Perth metropolitan area and the City of Geraldton-Greenough. 12 temporary collection days were held. In total, 149,089.5kg of HHW was collected.
Published: 2010-02-16

Zeroing In Special Edition: SWIS Round 1 2010
Special edition of the Waste Authority's electronic newsletter for the first round for 2010 of the Strategic Waste Initiatives Scheme (SWIS)
Published: 2010-01-22

Zeroing In Special Edition: CGS Round 1 2010
Special edition of the Waste Authority's electronic newsletter for the first round for 2010 of the Community Grants Scheme (CGS)
Published: 2010-01-22

List of Battery Recycle Bins in Perth
Old household batteries (dry-cell) can be dropped off at any one of over 150 new battery recycling bins around Perth. This community initiative is the first of its kind in Australia and gives everyone the ability to recycle common household batteries at a range of convenient locations.

It is estimated over 18 million household batteries are thrown away in Western Australia each year. By separating your batteries from ordinary household rubbish, these valuable resources can be recycled into a range of new products, such as street lights and car parts, rather than go to waste.
Published: 2009-10-20

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

A - Z Guide for AMCOR'S Recycling @ Work program
Information about types of products that can be recycled and re-used at work, and how best to do this.
Published: 2009-06-22

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

Western Australian Government Paper Recycling Statistics for the 2007/2008 Financial Year
Western Australian Government Paper Recycling Statistics for the 2007/2008 Financial Year
Published: 2008-12-22

Western Australian Government Paper Recycling Statistics for the 2006/2007 Financial Year
Western Australian Government Paper Recycling Statistics for the 2006/2007 Financial Year
Published: 2008-12-22

Benefits of Recycling Calculator: Depratment of Environment and Conservation Summary Sheet
A brief summary document illustrating the purpose and study conducted with the calculator.
Published: 2008-08-22

Benefits of Recycling Calculator: Calculator Explanatory Notes, Final Report August 2008
Hyder Consulting was commissioned by the Department of Environment and Conservation in Western Australia (DEC) to develop a tool aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of the environmental benefits of collecting and recycling commodity materials from the kerbside.
Approximately 138,000 tonnes of post consumer materials are collected for reprocessing, from domestic kerbside collections in Western Australia (WA) each year. Recycling of these materials presents significant benefits economically as well as environmentally.
Published: 2008-08-22

Benefits of Recycling Calculator Tool
This is a tool to calculate and demonstrate the environmental benefits of recycling in Western Australia. It is intended to be used to estimate or predict the benefits of current or future recycling and primarily relates to recyclables collected at the kerbside. The tool is designed to be used by council waste practitioners and by householders. Waste practitioners can use the tool to the benefits of recycling in the State or Local Government Area (LGA). If you are a householder, the tool will enable you to determine the benefits of your recycling efforts.
Published: 2008-08-22

Review of total recycling activity in WA - 2006/2007
This is a detailed review of all recycling activities in Western Australia for the 2006/2007 financial year. The report covers all sectors including municipal, commercial and industrial and construction and demolition. The report utilises the methodology and classifications developed and applied in the 2005/2006 review enabling a direct comparison of annual recycling activity levels.

The Department of Environment and Conservation extends its thanks to all participants who provided the information used in the review.
Published: 2008-08-18

Master Builders Green Living: Commercial Construction Waste Management Guide- September 2006
A free practical guide for commerical builders and subcontractors to help cut disposal costs, meet contractual obligations, limit risks, and benefit the environment.
Published: 2008-06-18

Focusing on the benefits of compost for… Composting Brochure
For keen gardeners, vegetable growers, land owners or indeed any Western Australian who has an interest in improving the quality of the plant life around them, composting can hold the key to achieving a greatly improved, nutrient rich soil.
Published: 2008-03-13

Focusing on the benefits of compost for… Urban Amenity
Community groups across Western Australia have identified urban amenities, including adequate areas for public open space and bushland, as an increasingly valuable feature of our cities, towns and suburbs. The same level of importance has also been placed on areas of vegetation along roadsides which stabilise embankments, provide wildlife corridors and help maintain urban biodiversity. At the same time, WA’s climate and other environmental conditions, in particular the condition of our soil, can present challenges to local governments and other authorities responsible for providing such amenities.
Published: 2008-03-13

Focusing on the benefits of compost for… Vegetable Growers
In Western Australia, where the soil is generally low in fertility and organic matter, the use of compost has been found to provide many benefits when growing vegetables. This is particularly the case when it has been subjected to intensive agricultural practices. Research has shown the application of compost as part of the preparation and ongoing management of vegetable crops can increase both crop quality and production. At the same time the requirements for irrigation and artificial fertiliser are also decreased.
Published: 2008-03-13

Focusing on the benefits of compost for… Viticulture
Using a compost mulch application during vineyard establishment has been proven to give vines a great head start. With conservative estimates of irrigation savings between 20 and 30 per cent when compost mulches are applied, it’s no surprise that many viticulturists are investigating the use of compost mulches to make savings in their watering requirements.
Published: 2008-03-13

Asbestos Leaflet: Hazelmere Timber Recycling Centre
"Is your load legal?" A leaflet explaing the preparation and transport of Asbestos.
Published: 2008-03-12

Hazelmere Timber Recycling Centre
Brochure created by Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) about the establishment of Hazelmere Timber Recycling Centre. The brochure details the types of materials that may be brought to the centre for recovery, and the market for the timber once diverted from landfill.
Published: 2007-11-01

DISPOSE OF UNWANTED HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE SAFELY! Brochure and Poster Development Kit- July 2007
Welcome to the Dispose of Unwanted Household Hazardous Waste Safely! Brochure and Poster Development Kit. This kit is designed to enable you to produce your own educational materials for the safe disposal of household hazardous waste.
Published: 2007-07-03

ORGANICS RECYCLING AND SUSTAINABLE GARDENING AT HOME: Brochure and Poster Development Kit for Environmental Educators
Welcome to the Organics Recycling and Sustainable Gardening at Home Brochure and Poster Development Kit for Environmental Educators! This kit is designed to enable you to produce your own educational materials or utilise those provided for the topics of Home Composting, Sustainable Gardening and Worm Farming.
Published: 2007-06-25

A Profile of Recycling Behaviour: Survey Report
Report documenting the findings of a survey commissioned by the Waste Management Board to examine household attitudes and behaviour regarding recycling in both metropolitan Perth and regional Western Australia.
Published: 2007-05-03

Household Chemical Waste Disposal Information Brochure
This brochure provides a basic guide to the identification, transportation and safe disposal of typical household chemicals.
Published: 2006-08-03

Western Australian Government Paper Recycling Statistics for the 2005/2006 Financial Year
Western Australian Government Paper Recycling Statistics for the 2005/2006 Financial Year
Published: 2006-07-10

Review: Waste Wise Schools Program
Renshaw-Hitchens & Associates' review of the Waste Wise Schools Program and the way it has assisted schools and their communities to adopt waste minimisation and prevention behaviours to achieve significant reductions in waste to landfill.
Published: 2006-05-01

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