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Managing Waste

EPA Victoria has provided the following latest information that relates to managing Waste in Victoria: Accredited consignors To support Victorian businesses to comply with their new […]

Changes for waste and resource recovery

EPA Victoria is advising of changes for waste and resource recovery: Facilities storing more than 5 cubic metres of waste will require an EPA registration, permit […]

Managing industrial waste – Your duties as a waste producer

EPA Victoria advises that the new Victorian environment protection laws that came into effect on 1 July 2021 require you to take ‘reasonable steps’ when producing […]

Managing and storage of combustible recyclable and waste materials (CRWM) guideline

Just a reminder that EPA Victoria has updated the Management and storage of combustible recyclable and waste materials (CRWM) guideline.The CRWM guideline is aimed at waste and resource recovery facilities and […]

Managing landfills in Victoria

EPA Victoria has provided information for businesses on managing landfills and advises that landfill operators must take action to prevent harm to human health and the […]

NEW GUIDANCE: Draft Queensland Organics Strategy 2022-2032

The QLD Government has released for comment the draft Queensland Organics Strategy 2022–2032  that proposes how the QLD Government can reduce the amount of organic waste that […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Food Waste for Healthy Soils Fund

The Federal Government is investing $67 million to establish a Food Waste for Healthy Soils Fund which is expected to put organic waste to productive use […]

Water and Wastewater price review in Broken Hill, NSW – Comment sought

Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is reviewing prices for water and wastewater services provided by Essential Water in Broken Hill and the surrounding areas of Menindee, […]

Reviewing SA’s Container Deposit Scheme – Comment sought

SA Government is seeking your feedback on its Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) and how it can improve. SA had introduced Australia’s first container deposit scheme 44 […]

New waste and recycling guides for SA businesses

SA’s Green Industries has released the latest resources to assist businesses in SA to manage waste and recycling for 2021.  The guides and associated tools that […]

WA’s waste and recycling report for 2019-20: Released

The WA Department of Water and Environment Regulation has released the Waste and recycling in Western Australia 2019-20 report.   This report provides data and trends in, […]

Waste update by Waste Authority: Key outcomes from September 2021meeting

Key outcomes of the recent Waste Authority meeting held on 23 September 2021, are as follows: An updated Construction and Demolition (C&D) Rollout Plan for stakeholder consultation:The Waste […]

New Landfill Gas (Generation) Method: Released

Are you considering introducing a new gas collection system or upgrade an existing gas collection system to collect and combust landfill gas for generating electricity?  Will […]

Proposed Recovered Soil: Order and Exemption – Comment sought

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on a proposed Recovered Soil Order and Exemption that will enable the safe and efficient recycling of good quality soil from […]

QLD Organics Strategy 2022-2032 – Comment sought

The Queensland Government has released the draft Queensland Organics Strategy 2022–2032 (Strategy) that proposes how organic waste can be reduced from going to landfill. The Strategy looks at […]

Draft End of Waste Codes – Comment sought

The Queensland Government is seeking comment on the following Draft End of Waste Codes: DRAFT – End of Waste Code – Glass Fines  Consultation period closes […]

National Product Stewardship Investment Fund: Factsheets released

Product stewardship promotes shared responsibility for products that we use daily. It is about industry, the public, including all levels of government helping to manage the […]

Calculation of financial assurance for landfills, reportable priority waste management and waste and resource recovery facilities

EPA Victoria has released a new guide Calculation of financial assurance for landfills, reportable priority waste management and waste and resource recovery facilities that provides EPA’s […]

NSW Energy from Waste Infrastructure Plan

The NSW Government has released the Energy From Waste Infrastructure Plan that guides strategic planning for future thermal energy from waste facilities to ensure infrastructure is […]

Guide to the NSW Energy from Waste Framework

NSW EPA has released the Guide to the NSW Energy from Waste (EFW) framework that provides a summary of the requirements and regulatory assessment process for […]

National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme Compliance Framework

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has released the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme Compliance Framework that outlines the principles adopted by […]

National Plastics Plan 2021

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has released the National Plastics Plan 2021 that puts into action many of the ideas raised at […]

Draft amendment of the end of waste (EOW) Code – Ferrous Chloride

The QLD Department of Environment and Science is proposing to amend the current End of Waste (EOW) code for Ferrous Chloride and has issued a Notice of […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: QLD Recycling Modernisation Fund

The QLD Government is providing funding under the QLD Recycling Modernisation Fund and invites applications from public or private companies, local governments and not-for-profits looking to […]

Recycling activity in SA 2019-20 report- Released

Green Industries SA has released the 2019-20 Recycling Activity Survey for South Australia report that provides a snapshot of the state of recycling in SA in […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Assess-Implement-Monitor (AIM) Grants

Green Industries SA’s is providing grants through Assess-Implement-Monitor  that provides a subsidy for businesses to assess ways to implement more economically and environmentally sustainable practices.  The […]

PFAS update at West Lakes

EPA SA will prepare a determination report ahead of community consultation on the establishment of a groundwater prohibition area at West Lakes. A recent community update […]

CSIRO Report on Advanced Recycling of Problematic Plastic Waste into Resources: Released

Advanced recycling technologies could turn problematic plastic waste destined for landfill into valuable resources, according to a new report by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency. The […]

Safeguard Mechanism: Prescribed Landfill Gas Capture Rate

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is consulting on a proposed amendment to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Safeguard Mechanism) Rule 2015 […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Investment Support Grants – Packaging Now open

Sustainability Victoria has launched Round 2 of the Investment Support Grants – Packaging for small and medium enterprises (SMES), not for profit organisations and social enterprises […]

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