The National Packaging Covenant Industry Association (NPCIA) has announced David Carter will step in as interim CEO, following the resignation…[Read More]
Power tool battery recycling trial commences
Published: September 11, 2015
The Queensland Government has joined the Australian Battery Recycling Initiative (ABRI) in a power tool recycling trial that will run…[Read More]
Quarry operator fined for causing serious harm
Published: September 11, 2015
A major Queensland quarrying company has been fined $250,000 in the Brisbane Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to a number…[Read More]
Waste industry compliance investigation taskforce
Published: September 11, 2015
The Queensland Government has joined forces with the waste management industry, including the Waste Recycling Industry Association Queensland, to set…[Read More]
National Plan for Asbestos Management – Released
Published: September 4, 2015
Federal Employment Minister Eric Abetz has released the National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Management and Awareness 2014 –18. It is…[Read More]
Waste guidelines for building owners and property managers
Published: September 4, 2015
The Sydney-based Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) has released comprehensive Operational Waste Guidelines to assist building owners and property managers to…[Read More]
Unlawfully storing asbestos at site – PIN issued
Published: September 4, 2015
A commercial waste operator has been issued a Penalty Infringement Notice (PIN) of $11,385 for unlawfully storing a large quantity…[Read More]
NEW GUIDELINES – The movement of Prescribed Industrial Waste (PIW)
Published: August 21, 2015
EPA Victoria has issued new Guidance on the movement of prescribed industrial waste (PIW) from Victoria. The interstate movement of…[Read More]
GUIDELINES: Siting, design, operation and rehabilitation of landfills
Published: August 21, 2015
EPA Victoria has updated its guidance to the siting, design, operation and rehabilitation of landfills, which replaces its October 2014…[Read More]
Protocol for reporting sewer spills – Guide for water corporations
Published: August 21, 2015
EPA Victoria has released a sewer spill notification protocol which serves as a guide for water corporations and the regulator…[Read More]
