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]
EPA Victoria issues clean-up notice on Strathmerton site
Published: May 1, 2015
EPA Victoria has issued a clean-up notice to the owner of a Strathmerton site after industrial waste at the property…[Read More]
Enforceable Undertaking for NSW Police
Published: May 1, 2015
NSW EPA has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the NSW Police following an investigation into the disposal of…[Read More]
Repeat offender fined $15,000 for unlawful tyre activities
Published: May 1, 2015
The NSW EPA has fined a tyre recycling company $15,000 for transporting tyres to its Milperra facility that wasn’t licenced…[Read More]
Sydney utility fined more than $150,000 for sewerage leak
Published: April 24, 2015
A major Sydney utility has been ordered by the NSW Land and Environment Court to pay a $157,500 penalty for…[Read More]
