Waste
ACT Waste Management Strategy
The ACT Government has introduced a waste management strategy that will guide the ACT in reducing waste and recovering resources to achieve a sustainable, carbon-neutral Canberra.
Developed in consultation with the community, the ACT Waste Management Strategy 2011–2025 
(1.8 MB) sets a clear direction for the management of waste in the ACT towards 2025.
The strategy encompasses wastes from the household, commercial and industrial, construction and demolition sectors and biomass from wood and garden waste.
The strategy’s goal is to ensure the ACT leads innovation to achieve full resource recovery and a carbon neutral waste sector. This goal is supported by four key outcomes and identifies 29 strategies that will enable the achievement of the outcomes. More information
Action Plan for the National Packaging Covenant 2011-2016
The ACT Government recognises that the waste management is an integral part of a sustainable Canberra and is an issue that affects every individual and organisation in the ACT.
The ACT Government is a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant which is recognises as having potential to further the Territory's waste management objectives.
The ACT Action Plan addresses the Covenant commitments and outlines the actions that we will undertake in order to meet our obligations in supporting the Covenant goals, namely Design, Recycling and Product stewardship.
Action Plan for the National Packaging Covenant 2011-2016 (689kb)
Action Plan Report for the Australian Packaging Covenant 2010-2011 (March 2012) (130.3 KB)
Contact Us
The Secretariat can be contacted on 02 6207 6309 or environment@act.gov.au or by writing to the following address:
Manager — Waste Policy
Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate
GPO Box 158
Canberra ACT 2601
