Waste Managment Research
The Centre provides research support to the Western Australian Waste Management Association across a number of areas including:
- Alternative waste technologies
- Extended producer responsibility (ie Container deposit scheme)
- Reviewing Australian and International Waste management practices
- Assessment of new and emerging waste conversion systems utilized internationally for processing municipal solid waste (MSW) focusing on innovative gasification and pyrolysis technology
- Assessment of new and emerging anaerobic digestion technologies for processing the organic fraction of MSW
- Assessment of barriers to the implementation of alternative waste management systems in Western Australia
- The use of bio-algae to remediate landfill leachate in Western Australia
Projects
Evaluation of Alternative Waste Treatment Technologies and their Potential Application in Western Australia - Forum of Regional Councils
- Assessment of new and emerging waste conversion systems utilized internationally for processing municipal solid waste (MSW) focusing on innovative gasification and pyrolysis technology
- Assessment of new and emerging anaerobic digestion technologies for processing the organic fraction of MSW
- The integration of these processing systems with existing waste management strategies
- The feasibility and barriers to the implementation of such systems in Western Australia
Summary Report of Waste Management Activities across Australia
- Assessment of Waste Management Strategies at local government level
- Summary of Waste Management legislation across Australia
- Summary of tabled reports relating to waste issues
- Assessment of landfill levies and gate fees across Australia
- Assessment of waste reduction programs
- Assessment of the waste services industry
- Assessment of Alternative Waste Treatment Facilities across Australia
