National Waste Report 2010 released

Australia's first comprehensive report on waste and resource recovery was released on Friday 7 May - the National Waste Report 2010.

The National Waste Report brings together for the first time a wide range of information on waste management and resource recovery. It draws on a range of published sources, commissioned research and information from states and territories. It is a first step towards establishing baseline data and developing a comprehensive account of waste issues which can be used by industry, government and the community to make informed and timely decisions.

As well as presenting national, state and territory waste data, the report discusses the impacts of landfill, recycling, hazardous waste, organic waste and litter, and describes how Australia managed its waste in the past, the current arrangements, and emerging issues and trends. The report also examines the quality of our data on waste and recycling.

To download a copy of the National Waste Report 2010, please visit the Environment Protection and Heritage Council (EPHC) website: http://www.ephc.gov.au/taxonomy/term/89.