Previous waste data surveys and audits
Find previous NSW local council reports on domestic waste, and recycling and surveys of commercial and industrial waste streams (waste from manufacturers, shops and businesses).
Read the latest Local Government Waste Data Survey.
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.
Please note: the report format for WaRR has changed as of 2022–23 to incorporate improvements.
- 2023–24 Local Government Waste Data Survey
- Appendix to the 2023–24 report (XLSX 257KB)
- 2022-23 Local Government Waste and Resource Recovery Data Report (PDF 2MB)
- Appendix to the 2022-23 report (XLXS 895KB)
- 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)
Older reports
If you would like a copy of older survey data reports, please contact [email protected]