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2.1 Key challenges and issues

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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.