The Data Collection Program

Program Overview

The aim of the Data Collection Program is to:

establish a comprehensive and clear waste classification, measurement and reporting system in Western Australia
develop an understanding of impediments to resource recovery in the waste stream.

The Data Collection Program consists of:

an annual survey of waste and recycling services provided by local governments
a survey of reprocessing and recycling activity in Western Australia
Development of standard methodologies for waste composition studies (waste audits)
Publication of data collected in the form of reports and summary information sheets.

Local Government Annual Surveys

The survey requests information on a wide range of issues relating to local government waste services, including waste tonnages and collection services. The results of the survey will support the implementation and monitoring of the Local Government Strategic Waste Management Plans.

Data recorded from this survey will ensure compliance by local governments with the Environmental Protection (NEPM-UPM) Regulations 2007 and the Keep Australia Beautiful Council’s litter survey.

Publications & Resources

Kerbside waste and recycling audit manual: July 2008

Program for the Collection Analysis and Reporting of Major Waste Streams in Western Australia (Draft)
Nolan ITU consultancy report providing recommendations for the analysis of major wastes streams generated in WA, the specific types of data to be collected, ways in which the data could be collected and analysed, and a reporting schedule and system for consumption by the general public.

More Information

For further information on the Data Collection Program please contact the Project Coordinator, Jill Lethlean, at the Department of Environment and Conservation by email or telephone (08) 6467 5305.