Waste data surveys

Local council waste and resource recovery data

Annual survey data reports: waste and recyclables collected from NSW households

When comparing the figures for local government areas (LGAs), it is important to consider regional variations in consumption patterns, available services, data availability, and the interpretation of survey questions.

• 2021-22 Local Government Waste and Resource Recovery Data Report (PDF 2MB)
• Appendix to the 2021-22 report (XLXS 982KB)
• 2020-21 Local Government Waste and Resource Recovery Data Report (PDF 1MB)
• Appendix to the 2020-21 report (XLXS 958 KB)
• 2019-20 Local Government Waste and Resource Recovery Data Report (PDF 1MB)
• Appendix to the 2019-20 report (XLXS 865KB)
• 2018-19 Local Government Waste and Resource Recovery Data Report (PDF 1MB)
• Appendix to the 2018-19 report (XLSX 839KB)
• 2017-18 Local Government Waste and Resource Recovery Data Report (PDF 557KB)
• Appendix to the 2017-18 report (XLSX 809KB)
• 2016-17 Local Government Waste and Resource Recovery Data Report (PDF 518KB)
• Appendix to the 2016-17 report (XLSX 754KB)
• 2015-16 Local Government Waste and Resource Recovery Data Report (PDF 746KB)
• Appendix to the 2015-16 report (XLSX 649KB)
• 2014-15 Local Government Waste and Resource Recovery Data Report (PDF 564KB)
• Appendix to the 2014-15 report (XLSX 329KB)
• 2013-14 Local Government Waste and Resource Recovery Data Report (PDF 1.8MB)
• 2012-13 Local Government Waste and Resource Recovery Data Report (PDF 629KB)
• 2011-12 Local Government Waste and Resource Recovery Data Report (PDF 1.19MB)
• 2010-11 Local Government Waste and Resource Recovery Data Report (PDF 2.2MB)
• 2009-10 Local Government Waste and Resource Recovery Data Report (PDF 1.2MB)
• 2008-09 Local Government Waste and Resource Recovery Data Report (PDF 1.2MB)
• 2007-08 Local Government Waste and Resource Recovery Data Report (PDF 2.7MB)
• 2006-07 Local Government Waste and Resource Recovery Data Report (PDF 1.2MB)
• 2005-06 Local Government Waste and Resource Recovery Data Report (PDF 2.2 MB)

Commercial and industrial waste stream surveys

Commercial and industrial Waste Survey: Regulated Areas of NSW 2014

Disposal-based audit Commercial and industrial waste stream in the regulated areas of NSW

• Main Report (PDF 13.7MB)
• Overview (PDF 1.1MB)
• Garbage bag report (PDF 7.2MB)

Pilot generator site-based audit Commercial and industrial waste stream in the Metropolitan Levy Area

• Main Report (PDF 13.4MB)
• Overview (PDF 984KB)

Commercial and Industrial Waste Survey: Sydney 2008

• Main Report: Commercial and Industrial Waste in Sydney (PDF 3.8MB)
• Overview (PDF 1.1MB)
• Appendices (PDF 1.7MB)
• Disposal-based Commercial and Industrial Waste Characterisation Survey - Sydney Metropolitan - May - July 2003 (PDF 1.8MB)

Commercial and Industrial Waste in the Lower Hunter 2009

• Commercial and Industrial Waste in the Lower Hunter Region (PDF 387KB)

Construction and Demolition waste stream audit

Sydney Metropolitan Area, 2000–2005

• Report into the Construction and Demolition Waste Stream Audit 2000-05 (PDF 953 KB)
• Appendices, charts and tables (PDF 1.5MB)