The Government of Western Australia is committed to waste avoidance, recovering more value and resources from waste, and protecting the environment by managing waste responsibly, consistent with the objectives of the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030 (Waste Strategy 2030).
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is progressing a range of legislative reforms to meet the objectives of the Waste Strategy 2030, including improvements to the waste management and waste levy legislative frameworks.
This discussion paper seeks feedback on a proposed legislative framework for waste-derived materials. It will be of primary interest to producers and users of waste-derived materials deposited to land, and waste industry stakeholders.
