What is the Waste Authority?
The Waste Authority is a statutory body comprising five members appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the Minister for Environment.
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Hot Topics
Launch of the Waste Strategy »
Minister Bill Marmion and Chairman Peter Fitzpatrick work on Creating the Right Environment...Recycled glass bottles »
Glass - easily recycled - only if its in your yellow topped bin as per your council's guidelinesAustralian Packaging Covenant »
View the latest State Government Action PlanE-waste is a growing problem »
Old electronic devices could have another life. As hazardous waste they need special handlingVegetables from a compost garden »
Compost is a natural fertiliserRecycling plastic bottles »
Keep plastic bottles from landfills, littering the bush and out of our waterways and the oceanNew C&D paving specifications »
The new Specifications Pavements 501 adds 1 million extra tonnes of C&D waste to be used in road bases etcWaste Award winner »
Adrian Price from the Shire of Dowerin with Minister Bill Marmion and Chairman Peter FitzpatrickOld building materials are valuable »
Demolition materials can be reused with concrete in road base, wood, aluminium and glass in new buildingsPrinter cartridges can be recharged »
Inkjet/laser toner cartridges should be recycled and kept out of landfillPaper is easily reused »
Make sure both sides are used at home and work before you send it to the recycle binMattresses can be recycled »
EMRC recycles components at the Hazelmere Recycling CentreSwitch to a reusable coffee cup! »
We have 500 KeepCups® to give away to people committed to reducing the amount of waste they create...for Residential »
Where you live is one of the best places to reduce waste and increase recyclingfor Commercial »
Business can play a major role as it manages goods and services deliveryfor Government »
Councils, government agencies and departments can set benchmarks for best practiceLatest News from Zerowaste
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Peter Fitzpatrick’s appointment draws to a close »
Peter Fitzpatrick’s appointment as Chairman of the Waste Authority draws to a close
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West Arthur wins Australian Tidy Towns Awards »
The town of West Arthur has won the Water Conservation category award at the Keep Australia Beautiful, Australian Tidy Towns Awards 2012
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Exposure Draft - Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Amendment Regulation 2012 »
Written submissions due by 17 May 2012.
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Review of waste to energy facilities »
Environment Minister announces an international review of waste to energy facilities across the globe
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Upcoming Events
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Product Stewardship TV and Computers public comments »
Public comment on Exposure Draft of the Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Amendment Regulation 2012 is due today.
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Waste Wise Schools Competition closes »
Get your submissions in today before 5pm for some great educational prize packs. Go to the submissions page.
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Tidy Towns 2012 project submissions due »
Last day to submit for Tidy Towns 2012
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Fertiliser Training »
Fertiliser training for local government officers and turf managers is a subsidised program supported by the Swan River Trust and the South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare.
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Fertiliser Training »
Fertiliser training for local government officers and turf managers is a subsidised program supported by the Swan River Trust and the South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare.
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Public Submission:
Waste Wise Schools 10 year Celebration Awards »
Waste Wise Schools competition celebrating 10 years of the program with education prize packs for the winners. Closes 5pm 31 May.