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.
This website is our way of providing information and practical advice to people at home, at work and for government audiences.
Hot Topics
Castaways Collective Art Award »
Winning entry by Prospect Youth Group, Rockingham, made from recycled materials. Authority sponsored awardNew lease of life for old bicycles »
Authority Chairman Marcus Geisler welcomed by David Tucker from Bicycles for Humanity at new facilitiesWaste reduction on Australia Day »
Chairman Marcus Geisler, together with volunteers, rewards people reducing waste at SkyworksMeet the Authority... »
Chairman Marcus Geisler, Deputy Chair Jenny Bloom, Glen McLeod, Anne-Marie Bremner, Neil FoleyEnvironment Award winner »
Andy Gulliver from C-Wise, winner of the Resource and Waste Management award with Chairman Marcus GeislerInfinity Awards category winner »
Former Min. Bill Marmion, Allan Whittome (Winner), Cordia Johnson (Chevron) and Marcus Geisler, ChairmanInfinity Awards category winner »
Former Min. Bill Marmion, John Weaver (Winner), Scott Talbot (Sodexo) and Marcus Geisler, ChairmanWaste Wise Schools reach 10 years! »
L.Thoresen, S.Cowie, Ardross & Upper Swan students/staff, & former Authority Chairman, Peter FitzpatrickReuseable cup promotion a success! »
On World Environment Day we gave regular coffee drinkers a reuseable cup to reduce disposable cup waste...We can do better... »
We're doing a good job recycling newspapers but fall behind with aluminium cansLaunch of the Waste Strategy »
Former Min. Bill Marmion & former Chairman Peter Fitzpatrick worked on Creating the Right Environment...We can do better... »
If you are renovating or building make sure your contractor recycles your wasteAustralian 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 fertiliserPrinter cartridges can be recharged »
Inkjet/laser toner cartridges should be recycled and kept out of landfillfor 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
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Infinity Awards 2013 open »
$5,000 for category winners
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Newsletter May 2013 »
Available now...
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Community Grants Scheme (CGS) »
Now open for applications.
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Gardening segment on waste »
Gardening Australia's episode on waste...
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WA Recycling Data 2011-2012 »
Annual data report...
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Waste & Recycling Census 2011-12 »
Data from local governments...
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Upcoming Events
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Household Hazardous Waste »
Temporary collection day - City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
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Authority monthly meeting »
Regular meetings usually occur on the first Wednesday of each month.
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Household Hazardous Waste »
Temporary collection day - Shire of Broome
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Waste and Recycle Conference 2013 »
The conference theme for 2013 is Revolution in Role and Responsibilities
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Public Submission:
Infinity Awards 2013 »
Closing date is Sunday 30 June
Public Submission:
EOI - Mattress Recycling »
Closing date is Friday 21 June 2013.
Public Submission:
EOI - Communication and Promotion »
Closing date is Friday 31 May
Public Submission:
Community Grants Scheme »
Closing date is Friday 14 June.
State Planning Strategy (Draft) - 2012. Click here to access.