Round One of the NSW EPA Innovation in Priority Problem Wastes Management Grants Program is now open. The $8.5 million…[Read More]
Major review of EPA Victoria announced
Published: May 22, 2015
The Victorian Government has announced a major public inquiry into the EPA Victoria that will commence on 1 June 2015.…[Read More]
Updated guidelines that relate to handling of waste in emergencies
Published: May 22, 2015
EPA Victoria has released a new Section 30A approvals guideline (publication 1590) explaining the Section 30A process which relates to…[Read More]
Container deposit scheme and possible restrictions on plastic bags – States to work together
Published: May 22, 2015
The Queensland and NSW Governments will work together to look at a container deposit scheme and possible restrictions on single-use…[Read More]
Legal requirements for storage of tyres
Published: May 15, 2015
Used tyres must be stored in a manner that minimises fire risk. EPA Victoria has stated that from 29 April…[Read More]
Scheduled waste facilities not liable for waste levy required to report
Published: May 15, 2015
From 1 August 2015, all scheduled waste facilities (including recycling facilities) which are not liable for the waste levy will…[Read More]
NSW EPA to investigate Council over illegal dumping
Published: May 15, 2015
NSW EPA has commenced an investigation into a NSW council after contaminated soil material was identified in mounds. The mounds…[Read More]
Discussion paper for possible changes to National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme – and – Reverse e-waste co-regulatory arrangement under review
Published: May 8, 2015
The Federal Department of Environment has released a brief discussion paper relating to possible changes to the National Television and…[Read More]
EPA Victoria defines commercial food waste
Published: May 8, 2015
EPA Victoria has issued a Commercial food waste – draft position statement to clarify what constitutes commercial food waste in…[Read More]
New Regulations for tyre stockpile
Published: May 1, 2015
Waste tyre storage facilities face tighter controls after new regulations aimed at reducing the risk of hazardous fires came into…[Read More]
