Queensland councils collected an estimated 5.92 million tonnes of household waste in 2024–25, of which approximately 4.33 million tonnes was disposed to landfill. Councils are responsible for planning and managing household waste collection, either directly or through contracted service providers. They are also responsible for managing landfill operations and associated long‑term environmental and financial liabilities, including landfill closure and capping costs.
Who we plan to audit
- selected local governments.
Audit Objective
In this audit, we will assess whether selected local governments are efficiently and effectively managing household waste collection and landfill activities. This may also include how they plan and budget for landfill closure and capping costs.
Area of focus
Communities
Parliamentary Committee
Local Government, Small Business and Customer Service Committee