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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme – Round 2 open

Round two of the Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate program (EWIR) has opened to farmers for funding assistance to improve their drought infrastructure. The EWIR is available […]

Dumping and subsidy manual update 2021

The Anti-Dumping Commission is undertaking an update of the Dumping and Subsidy Manual and encourages your feedback on the proposed updates to ensure it reflects current […]

Four examples on how to apply combustible recyclable and waste material guideline: For waste and resource recovery facilities

Four examples have been provided by EPA Victoria that can be used as a guide to help you apply the fire risk management principles outlined in […]

NEW GUIDELINES that relate to SA Container Deposit Scheme

The following guidelines, recently released, are available to assist businesses to comply with SA’s Container Deposit Scheme:Beverage container approval – EPA SA has released the Beverage […]

NEW GUIDELINE: Environmental management of dewatering during construction activities

EPA SA has released the new guideline on Environmental management of dewatering during construction activities that advises on the environmental management of dewatering during construction activities […]

Waste reporting, record keeping and measurement Standard

EPA SA has released the Waste reporting, record keeping and measurement standard.  Part 6 of the Environment Protection Regulations 2009 (EP Regulations) sets out requirements for […]

Licence for exports of plastic waste: New laws

In early 2020, the Australian, State and Territory governments, including Australian Local Government Association, as members of the former Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed to […]

Fire prevention: Combustible Recyclable and Waste Materials – Factsheet released

EPA Victoria has released a fact sheet that summarises some information contained within the Management and storage of combustible recyclable and waste materials – guideline (publication 1667).  The […]

Waste and recycling management during Covid-19 lockdown in NSW

NSW EPA has released the following information for businesses relating to waste management: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Keeping waste and recycling facilities open Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for the […]

Waste depots in SA: New mass balance reporting regulations effective 1 July 2021

Mass balance reporting (MBR) regulations came into effect from 1 July 2021 following extensive engagement and consultation with the waste and resource recovery sector. MBR requires […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Recycling in Queensland – Now open

The Federal and QLD Governments will each invest $20 million in the $40 million Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) with QLD industries matching this funding. The Federal […]

Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030: Action Plan 2021–22

The WA Government’s Waste Authority has released the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy Action Plan 2021-22 that clarifies the specific actions, timelines, lead responsibilities and collaborations that […]

Roads to Reuse Pilot Report: Recovery and reuse of construction and demolition materials back into civil works

The Waste Authority released the Roads to Reuse Pilot Report in June 2021.   The report provides key findings of the Roads to Reuse (RtR) Pilot project delivered by […]

Draft Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Rollout Plan for WA

The Waste Authority considered a draft Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Rollout Plan, highlighting actions required across the C&D supply chain including demolition, recycling, construction and […]

Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) Rollout Plan

A report on the 2020-21 food organics garden organics (FOGO) Rollout Plan was approved by the Waste Authority.  The FOGO Reference Group, including organics recyclers and […]

FOGO Step-by-Step Guide for WA local government

A Step-by-Step Guide to support planning, implementation and monitoring of better practice FOGO services is under development as a key resource to support local governments and […]

Market Development Strategy for FOGO Derived Products

The Waste Authority approved the Market Development Strategy for FOGO Derived Products which is based on significant stakeholder consultation and outlines market development actions to develop and maintain […]

Kerbside collection systems within Perth and Peel

The Waste Authority noted progress on a report currently in development, on the impacts and benefits of kerbside collection systems within Perth and Peel.  This report […]

Recycling Infrastructure Modernisation WA Project: Update

An update on the recycling infrastructure modernisation WA project was noted by the Waste Authority.  In February 2021, the Western Australian and Commonwealth Governments announced a […]

Mandatory reporting under the revised Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Regulations 2008

The Waste Authority noted the 2019-20 Waste and Recycling snapshot for Western Australia.  The introduction of mandatory reporting under the revised Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Regulations […]

NEW GUIDANCE to support the Environment Protection Act 2017

EPA Victoria has released a range of guidance to support the Environment Protection Act 2017 (the Act). The Potentially contaminated land – A guide for business […]

$4M in grants awarded for local waste projects

Sustainability Victoria has announced that over $4 million in grants has been awarded to 50 innovative community and local government projects across Victoria.  The projects are […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: $40M for recycling modernisation

The Queensland Government has announced that $40 million is available in funding for the scale up and transformation of the state’s waste and recycling industries. The […]

$16.5M investment in Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) recycling facility

The Federal Clean Energy Finance Corporation has announced its first investment under the Australian Recycling Investment Fund, with a commitment of up to $16.5 million in […]

NEW GUIDELINES to support the Environment Protection Act 2017

Further to last week’s release of new Guidelines to support the Environment Protection Act 20217 (the Act), this week additional Guidance has been released by EPA […]

REMINDER: Applications for grants for Recycling Victoria Research and Development Fund – Organics Closing soon

Funding under the Organics Research and Development Fund for organic wastes closes soon on 16 July 2021. As reported in the 11 June 2021 edition of […]

Does your waste business require an EPA Licence or Permit?

From yesterday with the commencement of the new Environment Protection Act 2017, some waste handling and disposal businesses require a licence, a permit or a registration […]

NEW GUIDANCE: New on-farm manure use determination and other waste guidance

EPA has issued a Determination for on-farm manure use. Under this process, primary producers will not have to fill out forms to use manure as fertilizer, […]

NEW GUIDELINES on the management and storage of combustible recyclable and waste material

EPA has released the guideline the Management and storage of combustible recyclable and waste materials – guideline. The guideline provides practical guidance on how to comply […]

New EPA policies and SEPPs and WMPs guide – Released

EPA Victoria has published its General standards policy, which provides an overview of the broad range of general standards instruments and tools under the Environment Protection […]

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