Publications

Data and data collection:

WA Recycling Activity for 2009/2010
Latest research into how WA is performing in terms of recycling
Published: 2011-06-16

WA Recycling Activity for years 2007/8 and 2008/9
Research into how WA is performing in terms of recycling
Published: 2010-06-30

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

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

Kerbside waste and recycling audit manual: July 2008
Local governments are encouraged to use this methodology if conducting audits to support the development of their Strategic Waste Management Plans.
Published: 2008-07-18

Zero Waste Plan Development Scheme (ZWPDS) Phase 1 Report 2006-2007
The Zero Waste Plan Development Scheme (ZWPDS) is intended to assist local governments in Western Australia with the preparation of a Strategic Waste Management Plan (SWMP) in order to facilitate enhanced planning for waste management and recycling. Phase 1 of the ZWPDS, which closed on 28 September 2007, consisted of an online survey to establish baseline characteristics for all local governments across the State. The survey has been successful in capturing municipal waste and recycling data across the State of Western Australia, as well as assisting local governments in identifying where current data gaps exist. This will be incorporated into Phase 2 of the ZWPDS which involves the development of a SWMP. Around 1 353 420 tonnes of municipal waste was generated in the 2006/07 financial year. This equates to approximately 692kg of waste produced annually for each Western Australian. Of this waste produced, over 1 015 210 tonnes (75%) was disposed of to landfill while 338 204 tonnes (25%) was diverted. Approximately 56% of material diverted from landfill is as a result of kerbside recycling collections. See full report for more information.
Published: 2008-05-30

Review of Total Recycling Activity in Western Australia 2005/06
This report summarises a detailed assessment of the amount of recycling carried out in Western Australia in the 2005/06 financial year. The report covers all sectors including municipal, commercial & industrial and construction & demolition. Details of the destination of the material sent for reprocessing and the total tonnages involved are presented. The report also includes, for each material, an illustration of the flow through the supply chain, and the barriers identified by relevant members of the industry to increased recycling in Western Australia. The Department of Environment and Conservation wishes to express its thanks to all of the people in government and industry that spent time providing the information gathered in this report, as there is currently no other way of evaluating recycling in Western Australia.
Published: 2007-07-04

Disposal Based Audits of the Commercial & Industrial and Construction & Demolition Waste Streams
The Department of Environment and Conservation appointed Waste Audit and Consultancy Services (Aust) Pty Ltd to undertake a series of Disposal Based Audits at selected licensed waste management facilities within the Perth Metropolitan Region. This research aimed to profile the C&I and C&D materials being disposed of to landfill/transfer stations to assist in confirming priorities for solid waste reduction and the diversion of solid waste from landfill disposal. DEC would like to thank the waste management facilities who participated in this study for their cooperation and patience during the auditing period.
Published: 2007-07-04

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

Report for Waste Measurement Model (Text Only - 55KB)
The Department of Environment commissioned research to investigate the conversion of volumetric measurement at inert landfill sites into tonnages. This model will be used to convert the measurements in cubic metres from inert landfill (for payment of landfill levy) into the international standard of tonnages so that Western Australia can report on quantities of waste to landfill. All care has been exercised in undertaking the preparation of this report. Neither the Department nor the the Waste Management Board of WA accept liability for any loss or damage incurred as a result of any use of the information contained in the report.
Published: 2006-07-01

Report for Waste Measurement Model (Text and Aerial Photography - Large Document (16MB)
The Department of Environment commissioned research to investigate the conversion of volumetric measurement at inert landfill sites into tonnages. This model will be used to convert the measurements in cubic metres from inert landfill (for payment of landfill levy) into the international standard of tonnages so that Western Australia can report on quantities of waste to landfill. All care has been exercised in undertaking the preparation of this report. Neither the Department nor the the Waste Management Board of WA accept liability for any loss or damage incurred as a result of any use of the information contained in the report.
Published: 2006-07-01

Review of Total Recycling Activity in Western Australia 2004/2005
The Waste Management Board engaged Hyder Consulting Pty Ltd to conduct a survey of recycling activity in Western Australia over the 2004-2005 financial year. This report presents the findings of the survey, and sets a baseline on the current quantities of materials being recycled in Western Australia.
Published: 2006-02-28