The Strategic Waste Initiatives Scheme
2010
The first round of SWIS funding for 2010 is now open
Applications are due by 5pm Friday 5th March 2010..
No late applications will be accepted.
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Business and industry, local government, community groups and individuals are encouraged to apply for funding.
The SWIS was established to help our State achieve the vision of “A Towards Zero Waste Environment”.
Funding will be provided for initiatives which are consistent with the Waste Authority’s ‘Priority Areas for Funding’ and the Statement of Strategic Direction for Waste Management in Western Australia. (documents available below).
The Waste Authority identified the following as priority areas for funding for Round 1 2010:
1. Organics
Source-separated greenwaste
Funds to be made available for collectors to implement processes that allow for the collection of greenwaste separated at source.
Particular focus will be given to applications that result in:
- Wash-down facilities in non-metro areas to facilitate back-loading.
- Collection points for drop-off of greenwaste (residential and small commercial).
- Promotion of the use of compost in private landscaping and open parkland areas.
- Separate greenwaste and bulk waste from vergeside collections.
- Implementation of source-separation kerbside bin infrastructure,
- Implementation of effective ongoing education / behaviour change programs linked to the above.
2. Construction & Demolition (C & D) Waste Recovery and Recycling
Funds to be made available for projects in the following two project areas:
1. The development of an effective supply system that will deliver increased quantities of construction and demolition waste to recyclers.
Particular focus should be given to:
- Innovative methods through which state and local government, through non-core business activities, can assist in the supply of waste material to recyclers
- Industry education.
2. The development & support of C & D waste recycling in regional areas of the state.
It is suggested that no applications for funding of C & D trials in the metro area be considered in this round as a number of trials have been funded in recent rounds. It should also be stated in the advertisements that C & D recycling trials will not be considered in the current round.
3. Plastics
Funds to be made available to support the development or adoption of new and/or enabling technologies and processes that:
- demonstrably increase resource recovery, for example, optical sorting technology; or
- deliver value-added products with an emphasis on those that can replace virgin materials and can be used as an input into local markets, for example, shredding to crumbing in the case of tyres; or shredding to pelletised form for use in the local plastic injection moulding manufacture in the case of plastics; or
- contribute to improved product/process design and development.
4. Used Tyres
There is currently a relatively small used tyre recycling industry in Western Australia. While there is a strong export market at present, there is a need to prepare for the future where such a market may not exist.
Funds to be made available for trials of rubber products generated from used tyres in the area of civil engineering.
5. Hazardous Waste from Households
Paint
- There is currently little known about uses for waste water based paints other than as paint. Funds to be made available for investigation into alternative products and markets for used water-based paints.
CFL’s
- Disposal of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) is emerging as an issue in Western Australia. DEC is receiving an increasing level of enquiries on this matter following the national commitment to phase out incandescent globes. Currently, mercury content of CFLs presents a disposal dilemma. Funding might be considered for development of projects/trials based on collection and recycling of CFLs.
E-Waste
- Following the commencement of a number of e-waste collection programs, the emphasis for this waste stream is now on reprocessing.
6. Research and Development
The Waste Authority will consider funding research project proposals submitted by academic institutions which are targeted at waste types addressed in the Waste Strategy and which are likely to have significant practical waste management outcomes.
How to Submit an Application
Applications must be received by 5pm Friday 5th March 2010.
Out of Session Grant applications will not be accepted.
The Waste Authority is interested in applications that focus on the ‘Priority Areas for Funding’ and complement its previous or current work. Applicants must apply using the prescribed form and specify the amount of funding support required.
Applicants must read the ‘Guidelines for Applicants’ document and familiarise themselves with the ' Priority Focus Areas for Funding 2010' and the 'Waste Authority’s Strategic Direction 2008'.
If you wish to obtain a copy of the current SWIS Application Form, please email your request to the WARRA Grants Officer – bianca.king@dec.wa.gov.au and an electronic copy will be sent to you.
Publications & Resources
Waste Authority's Strategic Direction 2008
This document outlines the Waste Authority’s current Strategic Direction
Priority Areas for Funding 2010
This document outlines the Waste Authority’s Priority Areas for grant funding
Helpful Hints - Grants 2010
This document outlines helpful hints for those applying for grants in 2010.
Strategic Waste Initiatives Scheme: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about the Strategic Waste Initiatives Scheme application process.
Strategic Waste Initiatives Scheme: Guidelines for Applicants 2010
Guidelines for applicants seeking support through the Strategic Waste Initiatives Scheme in 2010.
Statement of Strategic Direction for Waste Management in Western Australia 2004/2005 Priorities
Highlights priority waste products for the 2004/05 year, which are considered generally still relevant. These focus areas are where there are waste products accumulating, which are not being prevented, which have few options for recovery, which are potentially harmful to the environment on disposal and therefore require action.
More Information
For more information on the Strategic Waste Initiatives Scheme please contact the Projects Officer - WARRA Grants at the Department of Environment and Conservation by email.
