Around $1 million has been allocated to 9 initiatives that when fully implemented, will divert approximately 1,000 tonnes of e-waste annually from landfill in Western Australia.
E-waste, which is any item with a plug, battery or cord that is no longer working or wanted, continues to be one of the fastest growing waste streams in Australia.
Combined funding of $600,000 was allocated to Curtin University, CSIRO and Epichem for research and development programs that will support new and innovative solutions to process collected e-waste and reduce the amount ending up in landfill.
A further $400,000 was allocated to Total Green Recycling, Marlpa Waste Logistics, Shire of East Pilbara, City of Rockingham, Western Australian Local Government Association, and the City of Bunbury to enable an increase in the volume and range of e-waste collected for recycling.
- See the Waste Authority website
