Publications
Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Account (WARRA):
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
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
List of Perth Metropolitan Landfills at 22nd February 2010
List of Perth metropolitan landfills inspected by the Waste Authority
Published: 2010-02-22
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Media Statement entitled State to benefit from recycling grants.
Media statement released by the Minister of the Environment; Climate Change about the successful recipients for the Strategic Waste Initiatives (SWIS) and Community Grants Schemes for Round one of 2008.
Published: 2008-01-11
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- 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
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
Resource Recovery Rebate Scheme Review Final Report
This report summarises the process of reviewing the Resource Recovery Rebate Scheme and outlines the Waste Management Board's final recommendations for changes to the Scheme.
Published: 2005-06-30
Summary Report of Waste to Landfill - Perth Metro Region 1998 - 2002
The Summary Report of Waste to Landfill provides an analysis of data in order to provide a general guide on total quantity and categorisation of waste landfilled in the Perth Metropolitan Region between July 1998 and June 2002.
Published: 2003-02-28