Composition of waste disposed at landfills

Matamata-Piako District Council commissioned Waste Analysis Protocol (WAP) reports in December 1995 and April 1996, for the Morrinsville landfill and the Waihou transfer station. WAP reports provide information on the amount of waste being disposed of to landfill, and the composition of this waste. A comparison of results from WAP studies over time provide an indication of changes in waste disposal practices within the District and to identify whether recycling initiatives are working.