The Draft Waste Strategy has been prepared by the Waste Authority of Western Australia to plot a forward path for the management of waste over the coming decade. The Waste Strategy aims to create an environment which encourages waste avoidance, resource recovery and responsible disposal of that portion of the waste stream for which it is currently unsustainable to achieve effective recovery.

After consultation the Minister for Environment has approved the Waste Authority to release a draft of a Waste Strategy for Western Australia. We want to hear what you think about it.

Over the next three months we want you to get involved: read the strategy, ask us questions and share your opinions - this is your opportunity to have input into how waste is managed in Western Australia in the future.

Whether you run your own business, work in the waste management industry or are a concerned community member, we want to hear your views.

Public Workshops:

• Albany 28 October 2009
• Geraldton 4 November 2009
• Bunbury 10 November 2009
• Port Hedland 17 November 2009
• Kalgoorlie 20 November 2009
• Perth 30 October, 6 and 13 November 2009

Stakeholder Workshops:

Stakeholder workshops will be held in Perth 19 – 23 October 2009. For more details on these workshops, please go to the official community consultation website.

To facilitate the community consultation process, the Waste Authority has set up an interactive website, www.YourSayWasteWA.com.au, on which you can:

• Find information about the stakeholder workshop program which includes:
  • regional and metropolitan public workshops
  • stakeholder workshops in Perth for key industry groups
  • an interactive webinar
• Register for workshops
• Access the draft strategy
• Read and post comments on the draft strategy and the public consultation process
• Read and post written submissions
• View Frequently Asked Questions, including how to best make a written submission
• Access media coverage relating to the draft waste strategy

You can review the draft strategy at your public library or online at www.YourSayWasteWA.com.au.

Don’t miss this opportunity to have your say: www.YourSayWasteWA.com.au

View full colour "Have Your Say" poster here.