2.1 Key challenges and issues

The strategy will summarise current trends, challenges and issues in relation to the five main categories of waste:

• General and Domestic Waste, including Sewage Sludge
• Hazardous Domestic Waste and Hazardous Waste from Manufacturing and Industry
• Waste from Agriculture and Forestry (Pesticides)
• Healthcare Risk Waste
• Mining and Power Station Waste.

Key challenges and issues will be addressed in relation to:

• Waste prevention and reduction;
• Re-use and recycling, and
• Transportation, treatment and disposal of waste.