Publications
Strategic Waste Management Plans for Local Government
Zero Waste Plan Development Scheme and Regional Funding Program Pilot Report
This report constitutes an independent review of the Zero Waste Plan Development Scheme (ZWPDS)
and the Regional Funding Program (RFP) Pilot to assess the value of the programs and outline the
successes, weaknesses and make recommendations arising from the findings of the review.
Published: 2010-06-10
Waste Authority response to the GHD report
The Waste Authority has responded to the list of key findings and recommendations.
Published: 2010-06-10
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