The new Waste Management Policy (National Pollutant Inventory) came into effect on 4 October 2012. The new policy replaces…[Read More]
New Waste Management Policy (National Pollutant Inventory) effective 4 October 2012
Published: October 19, 2012
Transport company fined for dumping waste
Published: October 12, 2012
A Blue Mountains transportation company, Alcobell, and its director were ordered to pay fines and costs of $14,500 in Lithgow…[Read More]
Inquiry into profit taking by beverage companies from SA & NT container deposit scheme
Published: October 12, 2012
The Senate, this week, agreed to an inquiry into profit taking by beverage producers from the South Australian and Northern…[Read More]
Results released of air quality monitoring near Hallam Road landfill – Lynbrook
Published: October 5, 2012
EPA Victoria has released the results of short term air quality monitoring that was undertaken in July 2012 near Hallam…[Read More]
New Guidelines for asbestos in construction and demolition waste recycling facilities
Published: October 5, 2012
New guidelines for asbestos in construction and demolition (C&D) waste recycling facilities were developed by WA’s Department of Environment and…[Read More]
Global study on regulation relating to landfills and application of landfill levy
Published: October 5, 2012
The WA Government has released a report on Global Landfill Regulation & Waste Levy Review which commissioned SLA Consulting Australia…[Read More]
SA Compost guideline – comment sought
Published: September 28, 2012
The SA Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking feedback on the appropriate conduct of composting works in accordance with the…[Read More]
NSW EPA takes action against waste operators
Published: September 28, 2012
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is taking action to vary the operating licences of three Western Sydney waste operators…[Read More]
Sydney waste-tyre operators fine for illegal stockpiling
Published: September 28, 2012
Four waste-tyre-processing businesses in the Sydney Region have each been fined $1500 by the EPA for illegally stockpiling waste tyres…[Read More]
Recycling chemical containers and safe disposal of unwanted chemicals
Published: September 28, 2012
Just a reminder that there are a couple of programs available that recycle unwanted chemical containers, as well as collect…[Read More]
