Other Resources

	Reference :	*Used Oil Recycling*
	Agency:	Australian Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communitites
	Contact :	GPO Box 787, Canberra, ACT, 2601 02 6274 1111 www.environment.gov.au
	Format:	Web Page
	Comment:	Discusses the impact of oil on the environment, how to recycle oil and the use of recycled oil.

	Website:	http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements /waste/oilrecycling/index.html

	Reference:	Fertilisers and the Environment
	Agency:	New South Wales Department of Primary Industries—Agriculture
	Contact :	Locked Bag 21, Orange, NSW, 2800 02 6391 3100 www.dpi.nsw.gov.au
	Format:	Web Page Publishing Date: 2004
	Comment:	Details the effects of fertilisers in relation to nutrients, environmental hazards and sensible use to reduce environmental pollution from fertiliser waste.
	Website:	http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture /resources/soils/improvement/environment

	Reference :	*Doing a Waste Audit*
	Agency:	New South Wales Office of Environment and Heritage
	Contact:	PO Box A290, South Sydney, NSW, 1232 1300 361 967 www.environment.nsw.gov.au
	Format:	Web Page Publishing Date: 2011
	Comment:	Outlines the step by step process required for undertaking a waste audit, which could easily be applied to your rural residential property.
	Website:	http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/wrapp/audit.htm

Planning your Property

Water - Collection and Recycling

Getting on Top of Weeds

Managing Livestock and Pets

Gardening and Growing Your Own Food

Other Useful Stuff

Local Council

NSW Environmental Protection and Regulation Group (within Office of Environment and Heritage)

NSW Department of Primary Industries

Veterinarian

Local Rural Supplier

	Reference :	*Preparing Compost from Aquatic Weeds Removed from Waterways - Primefacts 229*
	Agency:	New South Wales Department of Primary Industries
	Contact :	Locked Bag 21, Orange, NSW, 2800 02 6391 3100 www.dpi.nsw.gov.au
	Format:	PDF / Brochure Publishing Date: 2006 ISBN: 1832-6668
	Comment:	Discusses the factors to take into account if you plan to compost aquatic weeds removed from waterways and outlines the composting process, including monitoring and compost quality.
	Download	Preparing Compost from Aquatic Weeds Removed from Waterways (PDF 286KB)
	Website:	http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture /pests-weeds/weeds/publications/compost-aquatic-weeds

	Reference :	*Waste Management Factsheets* 1-6
	Agency:	Lake Macquarie City Council
	Contact :	PO Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW, 2310 02 4921 0333 council@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
	Format:	PDF / Brochure Publishing Date: 2006
	Comment:	Discusses several topics related to waste management, including defining waste, ways you can reduce waste, the role of waste management facilities, household hazardous waste, worm farming, and plastic bags.
	Download:	Waste Management Factsheets 1-6 (PDF 664KB)
	Website:	http://www.lakemac.com.au/downloads/waste_factsheet.pdf

	Reference :	*Seven Wicked Wastes*
	Agency:	Hunter Waste Education Group
	Contact :	Office of Environment and Heritage (NSW) – Sustainability Programs Division Newcastle Office PO Box 488G Newcastle NSW 2300 PH 02 4908 6800
	Format:	Web page Publishing Date: 2009
	Comment:	This web page explores 7 products that should not be placed in either general waste or recycling bins, due to the environmental concequence of having these products in landfill, there is a description of each product along with other options for correct disposal.
		Fluorescent Lights Batteries Used Motor Oil Paint	Mobile Phone Printer Cartridges Plastic Bags
	Website:	http://www.hweg.com.au/projects/7-wicked-wastes

	Reference :	*Easy Recycling Guide / Easy Composting Guide / Easy Worm Farming Guide / The Marvel of Mulch* (2005)
	Agency:	New South Wales Department of Environment and Conservation (currently DECC)
	Contact :	PO Box A290, South Sydney, NSW, 1232 1300 361 967 www.environment.nsw.gov.au
	Comment:	Step by step guides to recycling household waste, composting green waste, worm farming and recycling organic waste as mulch.
	Download:	Easy Recycling Guide (PDF 567KB) Easy Composting Guide (PDF 459KB) Easy Worm Farming Guide (PDF 789KB) The Marvel of Mulch (PDF 450KB)
	Website:	http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/warr/SPD_EDU_EasyGuides.htm

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