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Regulation of waste tyres on farms – Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning (DELWP) is conducting a Survey on the number and uses of waste tyres on farms and how farmers […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: To improve the management and recovery of hazardous waste

Sustainability Victoria has available grants to businesses (local and international) and local governments through Recycling Victoria Infrastructure Fund – Hazardous Waste Stream (Round 2) that have […]

Independent review of EPA’s Resource Recovery Framework

An independent review of the EPA’s Resource Recovery Framework is underway.   The Resource Recovery Framework aims to divert materials derived from waste away from landfill and […]

NSW EPA warns all businesses and construction sites about dust, dirt, sediment from their sites

NSW EPA sends warning to all businesses and construction sites stating – “All businesses and construction sites must make sure dirt, dust or sediment does not […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Remanufacture NSW – Regional and Remote Recycling Modernisation Fund

Funding is available under the Remanufacture NSW – Regional and Remote Recycling Moderisation Fund that offers NSW organisations in regional and remote areas the opportunity to […]

Avoiding spray drift – warning from NSW EPA

SW EPA is reminding NSW farmers, councils and anyone that uses herbicides and pesticide sprays to be mindful of spray drift to avoid potential damage to […]

Law reform – Recycling in Victoria

New laws have been introduced for debate before the Victorian Parliament.  The Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) Bill 2021 (Vic) will become available via Victorian […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Council funding to kick-start local circular economy projects

Round 2 of the Recycling Victoria Councils Fund is now open and will be separated into two streams, with the feasibility stream opening first in October […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Victoria’s organics reprocessing sector

The Recycling Victoria Organics Sector Transformation Fund supports the diversion of organic waste from landfill and the enhancement of end markets for recycled organics across the […]

Community Microgrids and Sustainable Energy Program: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is seeking the views of the Mallacoota, Omeo and Corryong community regarding renewable energy solutions. DELWP […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Design out waste to improve environmental and economic outcomes for Victoria

Circular Economy Business Innovation Centre (CEBIC) is seeking applications from collaborative projects that aim to design out waste to improve environmental and economic outcomes for Victoria. […]

Litter prevention management initiative

The NSW EPA has released a range of grants relating to litter prevention and management. These grants are made available under a broader litter management initiative […]

New rules for export of waste tyres – Comment 1 Dec 2021

In early 2020, the Federal, State and Territory governments agreed, through COAG, that the export of waste will be regulated by the Federal Government for the […]

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 […]

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