Wednesday 25 August

The South West (WA) Local Government Association (SWWALGA) is holding its inaugural construction and demolition (C&D) waste seminar on Thursday 16 September at Bridgetown.

The seminar will summarise the current status and identify alternative markets in the south west for the C&D waste stream.

Samantha Reece, South West Recycling Co-ordinator said that currently construction and demolition waste represented about 30% of the waste stream being directed to landfill.

"A study that was conducted by environmental consultants Ecotones in August 1998 indicated that up to 75% of this waste could be recycled," Ms Reece said.

"The unfortunate reality is that only about 20% is actually being diverted and reused in the south west. "With building and demolition on the increase in the region it is important that we identify other productive uses for C&D waste.

"This seminar will help identify new areas of research and applications for this product that will produce environmentally friendly results, localised employment and increased revenue."

Speakers at the seminar will include representatives from Master Builders Association, Housing Industry Association, Department of Environmental Protection and businesses that are currently operating in the C&D market. Businesses dealing with concrete, building, waste removal and local government are urged to register for this half day seminar.

For a registration form or more information contact South West Recycling Co-ordinator Samantha Reece on 9791 4699.

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For more information contact
Samantha Reece, South West Recycling Co-ordinator
Phone 9791 4699 or after hours 0407 190 908