A trial of underground communal rubbish chutes is helping put an end to illegal dumping and unhygienic spills in the…[Read More]
Funding available to tackle recycling
Published: August 8, 2014
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Environmental Trust are calling for businesses, not-for-profit organisations and local…[Read More]
Recycling excess mine water
Published: July 24, 2014
Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss believes there is a future in using excess mine water for agricultural use. Speaking at…[Read More]
Draft Protocol for Managing Asbestos in Recyclable Waste – Open for comment
Published: July 24, 2014
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released a draft protocol for managing asbestos in recyclable construction and demolition waste,…[Read More]
$1.6 million boost for New Business Recycling Networks
Published: July 24, 2014
The NSW Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1.6 million from the Waste Less, Recycle More initiative to help establish…[Read More]
State-of-the-art recycled glass sorting plant to be constructed for O-I Australia
Published: July 18, 2014
O-I Australia, the world’s largest glass container manufacturer, has been provided funding of $1.5 million by the Australian Packaging Covenant…[Read More]
Freight company failed to secure liquid waste
Published: July 18, 2014
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a penalty notice to a freight company for failing to properly secure…[Read More]
Western Downs Regional council plans second regional landfill
Published: July 18, 2014
Western Downs Regional Council is investigating a second regional landfill to be located in the west of the region to…[Read More]
NEW GUIDELINE: Permit to transport Prescribed Industrial Waste (PIW)
Published: July 14, 2014
EPA Victoria has released the Permit to transport prescribed industrial waste (PIW) guideline. Owners of vehicles used for the transport…[Read More]
Industry in Brooklyn area warned to take action against dust issues from their industrial sites
Published: July 14, 2014
EPA Victoria has requested that industry in the Brooklyn area take action to mitigate raising dust from their sites. This…[Read More]
