Since 2001, WOMADelaide has adopted a waste management strategy that has meant only biodegradable and recyclable wastes are produced by festival goers. All cups, plates, crockery, serviettes and any items sold in packaging at WOMADelaide are fully biodegradable, meaning that they will break down over time and be returned to the earth. In 2009 all biodegradable waste will be taken to Jeffries for treatment.
In 2008 the festival collected over two tonnes of waste which was turned into compost and over 51,000 plastic and glass bottles were recycled. After previous festivals the compost produced has even been returned directly to and used by the Botanic Gardens.
Several onsite ‘waste compounds’ sort all of the waste before it is taken away.
Patrons are asked in printed materials and by stage MCs to carefully use the clearly marked bins on site.
In 2009 WOMADelaide used a three-bin system to collect:
o Biodegradable waste
o Recycling
o General waste
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