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Abstract

Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia face many barriers to recycling participation. This study first investigated the volumes and types of waste produced by SMEs. Significant barriers were then identified and key motivators to recycle examined. Using the Australia New Zealand Standard of Industrial Classification, stratified sampling of SMEs (n = 436) was undertaken. Inadequate storage space, paucity of readily available information on recycling services and the lack of staff allocated to sort and recycle were identified as major barriers. Cardboard, paper and plastic waste were produced in large volumes with only a small percentage being recycled and these were identified as target areas for local government.
Recommendations include the appointment of a dedicated recycling officer to maximize recycling participation for the reduction of waste to landfill and to undertake further research on minimizing recycling costs.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Parsons, S and Kriwoken, L
Journal or Publication Title:	Waste Management & Research
ISSN:	0734-242X
DOI / ID Number:	https://doi.org/10.1177/0734242X08099336
Copyright Information:	Copyright © 2010 SAGE Publications
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