Solid Waste Data

Tonnes 2022 2023 2024
RTS Tonnes RTS Recycling 1,337 1,264 1,628
RTS Glass 2,280 2,195 2,042
Greenwaste 2,858 3,218 2,731
RTS Refuse 13,536 14,292 13,842
Kerbside Tonnes Kerbside Recycling 2,250 1,766 1,705
Kerbside Glass 1,539 1,647 1,743
Kerbside Food Waste - 140 639
Kerbside Refuse 2,506 2,027 1,953
Total Total Recycling 3,587 3,030 3,334
Total Glass 3,820 3,842 3,784
Total Organics - 'Food & Greenwaste' 2,858 3,357 3,369
Total Refuse 16,042 16,319 15,795
Diverted from landfill 10,265 10,229 10,487
Landfill 16,042 16,319 15,795
Total 26,307 26,548 26,282
Total tonnes diverted from landfill % 39% 39% 40%
Total tonnes disposed of at landfill % 61% 61% 60%

*There are other materials at transfer stations also diverted, eg tyres, scrap metal and hazardous waste. These volumes will be included in future reporting.

The information shown is provided to Council by the Solid Waste Services Contractor