Waste Authority and Local Government Team up to Increase Free Collection Days for Household Hazardous Waste
There will be a new focus on collecting hazardous waste from households across Western Australia in an effort to stop material like old paint, gas bottles and flammable liquids ending up at landfill sites.
The Waste Authority of Western Australia together with the Western Australian Local Government Association will ensure that hazardous waste is collected safely and disposed of more regularly to make it easier for people to get rid of items like old paint, batteries, gas bottles and cleaning materials.
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Published: 2010-02-17
Great Southern Residents Have Their Say about Waste & Recycling
Local people from Albany and the surrounding region said today they wanted increased focus on community education and awareness to help them meet waste reduction and recycling standards.
About a dozen local people attended a workshop in Albany today about the future management of waste and the environment in their region, hosted by the Waste Authority of Western Australia and the City of Albany.
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Published: 2009-10-28
Waste & Recycle Workshop in Port Hedland
Port Hedland residents and local business people are encouraged to take part in a workshop about the future management of waste and the environment in the Pilbara.
The workshop, to be held on Tuesday November 17, from 11am until 2pm, will be run by the Waste Authority at the Council Chambers in McGregor Street.
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Published: 2009-10-19
The Future of Waste for Discussion in Joondalup
Local community members are invited to a workshop to discuss the future management of waste and recycling issues at the City of Joondalup, 90 Boas Avenue, on Friday November 13, from 10.00am – 1.00pm.
Local people are urged to drop in, ask questions and offer their feedback to Waste Authority Member Professor Paul Hardisty.
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Published: 2009-10-19
Waste & Recycle Workshop in Albany
Albany residents are encouraged to take part in a local workshop about the future management of waste and the environment in their region.
The workshop, to be held on Wednesday October 28, from 10.30am until 1.30pm, will be run by the Waste Authority at the Civic Rooms in North Road.
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Published: 2009-10-16
Waste & Recycling Trade Workshops in Cannington
Waste and recycling trade and industry leaders in Cannington and surrounding suburbs are encouraged to take part in local workshops about the future management of waste in their area.
The first workshop, to be held on Monday October 19, from 7.30am til 10.00am, will be run by the Waste Authority at the City of Canning Function Centre, 1317 Albany Highway, Cannington, (enter off George St).
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Published: 2009-10-14
Waste & Recycle Workshop in Bunbury
Bunbury residents are encouraged to take part in a local workshop about the future management of waste and the environment in their region.
The workshop, to be held on Tuesday November 10, from 10.30am – 1.30pm, will be run by the Waste Authority at the City of Bunbury Function Centre, 4 Steven Street, in Bunbury.
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Published: 2009-10-13
Waste Strategy Workshop in Midwest Region
Midwest Region residents are encouraged to take part in a local workshop about the future management of waste and the environment in their area.
The workshop, to be held on Geraldton on Wednesday November 4, from 11am until 2pm, will be run by the Waste Authority at the Utakurra Council Office, on the corner of Edward Road and Geraldton-Mt Magnet Road, in Utakarra.
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Published: 2009-10-13
Waste & Recycle Workshop in Kalgoorlie
Kalgoorlie and surrounding residents are encouraged to take part in a local workshop about the future management of waste and the environment in their region.
The workshop, to be held on Friday November 20, from 10.30am until 1.30pm, will be run by the Waste Authority at the Kalgoorlie Boulder Lotteries House, corner Wilson and McDonald Streets, in Kalgoorlie.
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Published: 2009-10-13
The Future of Waste for Discussion in Belmont
Local community members are invited to a workshop to discuss the future management of waste in the East Metropolitan Region, at the Council Chambers, 226 Great Eastern Highway, Belmont, on Friday November 6, from 10.00am – 1.00pm.
People are urged to register early for the free workshop, as seats are available on a first come first served basis.
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Published: 2009-10-06
The Future of Waste & Recycling Workshop in Fremantle
Local community members are invited to a workshop to discuss the future management of waste and recycling issues at the Tradewinds Hotel, Canning Highway, Fremantle on October 30, from 10.00am – 1.00pm.
People are urged to register early for the free workshop, as seats are available on a first come first served basis.
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Published: 2009-10-01
Private Recycler Workshop in Floreat
Those in the private recycling industry are encouraged to take part in a local workshop about the future management and disposal of waste.
The workshop, to be held on Thursday October 22, from 7.30am til 10.00am, will be run by the Waste Authority in the Tamala Room at the Western Australian Ecology Centre, Bold Park, Perry Lakes Drive in Floreat.
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Published: 2009-10-01
Waste & Recycle 2009 Conference - Wangara Material Recovery Facility
A tour of the Wangara Material Recovery Facility will be part of this year’s Waste & Recycle Conference, to be held from September 15-18.
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Published: 2009-09-27
Waste & Recycle 2009 Conference - Battery Recycling
Recycling old batteries, education about preventing harmful waste from going to landfill and greener environmental initiatives, will be on the agenda at the Waste & Recycle Conference in Fremantle next week.
The conference, from September 15-18, will examine the economic, social and environmental impacts of the choices made by West Australians.
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Published: 2009-09-11
Waste & Recycle 2009 Conference - Midland Brick Facility
A tour of Midland Brick’s facility will be part of this year’s Waste & Recycle Conference, to be held from September 15-18.
Conference participants will have the opportunity to take part in several waste and recycling facility tours and workshop activities. A mattress processing plant at Hazelmere and tour of Red Hill landfill gas plant will also be open to participants.
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Published: 2009-08-27
Waste & Recycle 2009 Conference - Fremantle Workshop
This year’s Waste & Recycle Conference will be held in Fremantle on September 15 and 16.
The conference, supported by funds from the waste levy paid on all waste that goes to landfill, will examine the economic, social and environmental impacts of the choices made by the Western Australian community.
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Published: 2009-08-24
Used oil crisis contained
Action taken by the Waste Authority has restored confidence in the used lube oil (ULO) recycling industry in Western Australia according to two reports, ‘Used Oil Management Options Study’ and ‘Analysis of Used Oil Policy Management Options’, released today by the Waste Authority Chairman, Mr Barry Carbon.
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Published: 2009-03-26
Population projections place pressure on Perth’s waste infrastructure requirements
Predictions of an increase in waste generation by Perth’s growing population are contained in a new
report: ‘Assessment of Waste Disposal and Material Recovery Infrastructure for Perth’ was released today
by Authority Chairman Mr Barry Carbon.
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Published: 2009-03-26
Pilbara Regional Council (PRC) steals limelight in resource recovery funding
The Pilbara Regional Council has celebrated being the first Western Australian Regional Council to have its Regional Investment Plan approved by the Waste Authority.
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Published: 2009-03-23
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