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.
Here you'll find information for people at home, at work and for government audiences.
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Help shape the future of waste and recycling in WA »
Take the online survey and/or complete a written submission. Closing this Thursday.The single use plastic bag ban starts on 1 July »
Do an online survey, written submission or both. Feedback accepted until 9 March.Reject single-use plastic and accept the challenge! »
Join millions of people from 159 countries with this WA inspired movement and make a differenceInfinity Awards 2017 winners have lots to celebrate! »
Environment Minister Stephen Dawson (L) and Chairman Marcus Geisler (R) bookend the group. Hear more...Data on waste and recycling is available here »
Latest information and interactive graphsReceived or given some new technology? »
Recycle your e-waste - mobile phones & batteries through MobileMuster, TVs and computers through the NTCRS.Three bins for kerbside collection increases recycling »
A number of local governments are moving to the three bin system. Find out more about this major program.Excess food converted into meals by a waste grant recipient »
OzHarvest highlighted how easy it is to reduce levels of food waste with meals from "rescued" ingredientsNature will re-use anything! Missing a coat hanger or two? »
Magpies wove together natural and man-made items to create a nest. Two fledglings sited nearby.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 - subscribe below
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Community Grants 2018 »
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Plastic bag ban »
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New recycling centre in Bullsbrook »
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Upcoming Events
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Let’s talk about waste Northam »
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Authority monthly meeting »
Usually 1st Thursday in the month
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Repair broken items »
Don't throw it out!
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Authority monthly meeting »
Usually 1st Thursday in the month
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Authority monthly meeting »
Usually 1st Thursday in the month
Grants / Awards / Applications
Public Application:
Community Grants Scheme »
Closing date is 12 noon Friday 16 March.
Public Application:
Clean Communities »
Funding and collection bags. Full details here.
Public Application:
Better Bins Program »
Support for best practice kerbside infrastructure.
Illegal Dumping
DWER Pollution Watch Hotline - 1300 784782
Find Waste Services
From battery bins to Greenstamp businesses
