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(1) How many tonnes of waste was generated in the ACT in 2021.

(2) Of this waste referred to in part (1), how many tonnes (a) ended up in landfill and (b) were resourced and recovered.

(3) Of the ACT Greenhouse gas emissions for 2020-21, what percentage accounts to the waste sector.

(4) What were the key sources of waste generated in the ACT in 2021.

(5) For each source referred to in part (4), what percentage of (a) waste in the ACT accumulates to this source, (b) this source was recycled, (c) this source was organic waste, (d) this source was used for energy generation and (e) this source was sent to landfill.

(6) What percentage of total waste in the ACT, in 2021, was from (a) packaging, (b) mattresses, (c) disposable nappies and feminine hygiene products and (d) clothing.

Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) In the 2020-21 financial year, 1,022,485 tonnes of waste were generated in the ACT.

(2) Of this waste referred to in part (1), (a) 256,370 tonnes ended up in landfill and (b) 766,115 tonnes were resourced and recovered.

(3) According to the 2020-21 ACT Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report, the ACT’s total net greenhouse gas emissions in 2020-21 were 1,685 kilotonnes* of carbon dioxide equivalent. Waste emissions amount to 10.2% or 172 kilotonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.

(4) The key sources of waste generated in the ACT in 2020-21 include construction and demolition waste, commercial and industrial waste, and household waste – including green waste.

(5) ACT NoWaste does not collect this information for part (a), (b), (c) and (d).

(e) the below table shows the key sources that were sent to landfill.

Figures are estimates based on a combination of weighbridge data and composition audit data.

(6) The ACT Government has limited information for the following waste categories:

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