Specific Programs

Waste management programs that the former Waste Management Board was either involved in, coordinating, or developing, are listed below. The new Waste Authority is expected to commence on 1 July 2008. Please choose a specific program for more information.

Beverage containersInvestigation into Best Practice Container Deposit Systems for Western Australia
The Stakeholder Advisory Group on Best Practice Container Deposit Systems for Western Australia has released a report including its findings and background information on its investigation process and deliberations.

Computer WasteExtended Producer Responsibility
The former Waste Management Board was progressing development of an implementation plan for Extended Producer Responsibility in Western Australia.

Household Chemical WasteHousehold Hazardous Waste
The Household Hazardous Waste Program involves the upgrading of the seven local government household chemical drop-off centres located throughout the Perth metropolitan area.

Municipal WasteNational Packaging Covenant
The National Packaging Covenant is designed to minimise the environmental impacts arising from the disposal of used packaging and facilitate the re-use and recycling of used packaging materials. Find out how Western Australia is involved.

Product StewardshipProduct Stewardship
The Government has invited relevant business and industry and other stakeholders to work together in developing Product Stewardship Agreements for selected Action Products.

Worm FarmOrganics
Visit our Organics section for information on green waste, composting and worm farming. Find out what compost is, how it is made, and the benefits of using compost and green waste in your garden. Read through policies and guidelines for using Organic waste.

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