Liable recyclers reported that three million tonnes of waste derived materials were stockpiled on their premises at the end of June 2024. The majority (58 per cent) of stockpiled material was reprocessed C&D type waste. This reprocessed waste is included in the “recycled” figures in other sections of this report.
Since the commencement of reporting in 2019-20, the tonnes of waste materials stored at liable person’s facilities has increased by 1.2 million tonnes.
Stored, unprocessed waste is not included in waste generation calculations. It is included when it is reprocessed or disposed of to landfill. The exclusion of unprocessed waste added to stockpiles may result in under reporting of actual waste generation in some years and over reporting in others.
Dashboard 7: Waste stockpiles
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