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New grants programs now open to reduce food waste

The NSW Government has announced the opening of two new grants programs in NSW in an effort to reduce the 1.7 million tonnes of food that […]

Waiver on waste levy for disaster waste

The Victorian Government is assisting communities affected by the February 2024 emergency events by removing charges to dispose of disaster waste. The waste levy for disposal […]

Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Amendment (Waste Facility Contributions) Regulations 2024 – Effective 1 March 2024

The NSW Government announced that the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Amendment (Waste Facility Contributions) Regulation 2024 commenced on 1 March 2024.  It amends the Protection of […]

Update on Asbestos in mulch: Supply chain tracing completed by NSW EPA

NSW EPA has announced it has reached the end of the supply chain as it traces mulch linked to the asbestos contamination originally discovered at the […]

Asbestos found in NuGrow Ipswich

In South East QLD, the QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) and the Asbestos Safety Unit of Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) last […]

Additional waste levy exemptions

As a result of severe weather events in QLD during January 2024, the QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) has granted further waste levy […]

Minor updates to the end of waste code for irrigation of associated water (CSG water)

Updates have been made to the end of waste (EOW) code irrigation of associated water (including CSG water) to streamline requirements by removing the requirement to […]

Asbestos Found in Mulch

The NSW Government has establishment the Asbestos Taskforce to give more resources and support to NSW EPA’s investigation into asbestos in mulch. The taskforce will be […]

Draft amendment of end of waste (EOW) code – Plasterboard: Comment sought

The QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation is proposing to amend the current end of waste (EOW) code for Plasterboard and has issued a Notice […]

Draft updates to the Landfill siting, Design, Operation and Rehabilitation Guideline: Comment sought

The QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation is seeking feedback on the draft updates to the Landfill siting, design, operation and closure guideline. The purpose […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: E-waste infrastructure Grants Program: Round 2 opens

The WA Government is delivering a statewide ban on e-waste disposal to landfill by 2024. The ban supports the objectives in the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery […]

Fire compliance inspections of waste recycling facilities by EPA Victoria

Fire compliance inspections of waste recycling facilities are currently underway by EPA Victoria.  Please ensure your facility is up to date with Fire Rescue Victoria standards […]

Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme – Progress update

The Victorian Government is currently exited with the success of the Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) as they report approx. over 100 million containers have been […]

Proposed additional action of NSW plastics

NSW EPA had recently undertaken a consultation on their paper, NSW Plastics Next Steps, that outlines further proposed action on plastics for NSW. In 2022, NSW […]

Radiation Advisory Council annual report 2022-23: Release

The Radiation Advisory Council has released their annual report for 2022-23.  The Council advises on matters in relation to the management of radiation in NSW under […]

Draft landfill siting, design, operation and closure guideline: Comment sought

The QLD Department of Environment and Science (DES) is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Landfill siting, design, operation and closure guideline. Waste disposal sites […]

Waste levies waived for Scenic Rim Regional Council and Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council

The QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) has announced that it has waived waste levies for the Scenic Rim Regional Council in south-east QLD and […]

Proposed single-use and other plastic products amendment regulations – 2024 and 2025 items

SA Government has undertaken a consultation on the proposed regulations to ban additional single-use and other plastic products from 1 September 2024. SA Government is seeking […]

Extra funding available to boost WA’s e-waste projects

Grants are now available to support WA’s electrical and electronic waste collection and recycling network as a ban on e-waste disposal to landfill is set to […]

Waste Emissions Projections 2023: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the Waste Emissions Projections 2023 report. The report provides advice on improvements to […]

Updated software by NSW EPA for small waste facility operators: Released

NSW EPA has developed the Environmental Risk Assessment and Mitigation Package (E-RAMP) software to help small waste facility operators assess and manage potential issues at their […]

New single-use plastic standards and certification program at tourism businesses operating in the Pacific

The Australian Government is supporting a more sustainable and resilient future for Pacific tourism through a new single-use plastic standards and certification program aimed at tourism […]

National waste export summary – April to June 2023

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for October 2023: Released The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for October 2023. […]

Classifying waste and waste soils containing PFAS: Comment sought

EPA Victoria has released a consultation paper on PFAS in waste and water soil and seeks your feedback on proposed changes to the way PFAS in […]

EPA science report: Summary of PFAS concentrations detected in the environment

EPA Victoria has released a new publication – Summary of PFAS concentrations detected in the environment in Victoria – to assist industry to identify non-point source […]

Updated Soil Sampling for Waste Soils Guidance: Comment sought

EPA Victoria seeks your feedback on the updated guidance relating to soil sampling for waste soils. If you manage, control or generate waste soil, you can […]

Bin Trim Equipment Rebates Program opens

To increase workplace recycling of waste, NSW EPA is providing businesses with rebates under the Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy that covers up to 50% of […]

Submissions for new end of waste (EOW) codes

The QLD Department of Environment and Science (DES), under the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011, may develop an end of waste (EOW) code. The Department […]

Office waste and recycling performance calculator launched

Green Industries SA (GISA) has launched an office waste and recycling performance calculator to assist office staff, facility managers and people in similar roles to measure […]

Victoria’s Container Deposit scheme commenced 1 November 2023

On 1 November 2023, the new Victoria Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) commenced.  Victorians will be able to exchange eligible drink containers for 10 cents through […]

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