Australian Govlink Vol 1 2014 | Page 29

WASTE MANAGEMENT “As community needs change local government often responds with thought and analysis of alternative options to ensure that the health of its community is maintained…” premises. For example, patients undergoing home dialysis are increasing at approximately an 8 per cent rate each year. There are more patients treated with cytotoxic drugs with resultant wastes being disposed of in domestic waste systems. A waste audit conducted by the author found 148 needles in one suburban park recycling container, and more recently a