Waste and Recycling
We all generate waste, either directly via what we generate at home or in the workplace, or indirectly by purchasing goods and services where waste is also generated. On average, Tasmanians generate approximately one tonne of waste per person per annum. The disposal of wastes, including waste water, is a critical issue for our environment.
Industry and stakeholders are invited to comment on the recently released draft Controlled Waste Management Strategy.
Information on the management of controlled waste in Tasmania, and related strategic policy initiatives.
Tasmanian Waste and Resource Management Strategy provides a framework for the coordinated management and delivery of priority waste prevention, recycling and resource recovery initiatives and services.
Waste is currently being disposed of in approx. 20 landfills around Tasmania. In the past the State had more than 150 tips.
An Approved Management Method for Clinical and Related Waste is currently being developed.
Information on sewage and wastewater management in Tasmania.
Blue Environment Pty Ltd are engaged to prepare a draft Tasmanian Waste Management Strategy.
Industrial waste is a major component of the waste stream. There are many ways to reduce waste in industry.
Reducing litter is everybody's responsibility.
Members of the public can now report littering that they have seen, especially littering associated with a motor vechicle.
Information on ways you can re-use or recycle your waste.
New information, reviews, reports or events relevant to waste.
State and Local Government have agreed to jointly pursue the collection and reporting of waste data.
The Waste Data Working Group conducted 3 workshops on waste data collection and reporting during December 2006 and January 2007.
Important information and resources.
Useful links to other waste recycling and related websites.
Remember the 3 R's - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle!