FREQUENCY OF COLLECTION OR DROP-OFF OF RECYCLING
Across Australia, there has been a shift in the frequency of collection or drop-off of recyclable items since 2006. The frequency for weekly collection or drop-off service has reduced from 25% in 2006 to 20% in 2009. The largest changes have occurred in Tasmania (from 61% of households in 2006 to 39% in 2009) and South Australia (from 27% in 2006 to 17% in 2009). On the other hand, fortnightly disposal frequency nationally has increased from 75% of households in 2006 to 82% in 2009. The biggest changes occurred in Tasmania (26% in 2006 to 56% in 2009), Western Australia (72% in 2006 to 87% in 2009) and Northern Territory (57% in 2006 to 82% in 2009). Another significant change was the proportion of households across Australia recycling on an 'as required' basis, down from 67% of households in 2006 to only 16% in 2009 (table 2.6).
FREQUENCY OF COLLECTION/DROP-OFF OF HOUSEHOLD WASTE - 2006 and 2009
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