Policy Statements

Waste Management Data and Information Management Policy Statement (PDF document 125.7 kB)

The Waste Management Data and Information Management Policy was endorsed by the WALGA State Council in June 2010. The Policy Statement identifies  The importance of consistent waste management data;  The constraints in producing data; and  The key issues to be pursued in order to ensure reliable data.

Waste Management Education Policy Statement (PDF document 128.7 kB)

The Waste Management Education Policy has been endorsed by the WALGA State Council, in December 2008. The Policy Statement: • Outlines the principles of Waste Management Education; and • Identifies the roles of Local, State and Federal Governments in Waste Management Education.

Consultation and Communication Policy Statement (PDF document 135.8 kB)

The Waste Management Education Policy has been endorsed by the WALGA State Council, in December 2008. The Policy Statement: • Identifies the principles of Consultation and Communication with Key Stakeholders; • Outlines a level of commitment to stakeholders; • Provides a list of Test Parameters for Major and Minor Issues identified;and • Provides a Consultation and Communication Matrix;

Container Deposit Systems Policy Statement (PDF document 132.7 kB)

This policy Statement was endorsed by the WA Local Government Association in June 2008 after the Biennial Review. In brief the Policy Statement reflects the principles and criteria of the Extended Producer Responsibility Policy Statement.

Extended Producer Responsibility Policy Statement (PDF document 125.1 kB)

This policy Statement was endorsed by the WA Local Government Association in June 2008 after the Biennial Review. In Brief the Policy Statement outlines effective tools to advance key outcomes of EPR Schemes required in achieving sustainable, economic, social and environmental principle.

Waste Levy and Strategic Waste Funding Policy Statement (PDF document 135.5 kB)

This policy statement was endorsed by the WA Local Government Association in February 2008 after the Biennial Review. It sets out the basis for supporting the Landfill Levy and identifies principles for raising and spending money within the field of waste management. This Policy Statement is currently under revision

Policy Statement on Standards for Recycled Organics Applied to Land and Background Paper (PDF document 207.9 kB)

This Policy statement and Background Paper were endorsed by WA Local Government Association in December 2007. It sets out and endorses the principles and requirements of Standards for Recycled Organics applied to Land.

Policy Statement on Household Hazardous Waste (PDF document 139.7 kB)

This policy statement was endorsed by the WA Local Government Association in December 2003. It addresses the key elements of a state-wide approach to managing household wastes like solvents, paints, batteries and pesticides.

Policy Statement on Waste Management Legislation (PDF document 160.5 kB)

This policy statement was endorsed by the WA Local Government Association in June 2004. It sets out principles, objectives and a framework to be incorporated into Waste Management Legislation under development in Western Australia.