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Hazardous Waste in Australia 2019 – Report released

The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released the latest reports on Hazardous Waste in Australia.  The reports provide information about hazardous and controlled […]

Cleanaway purchases SKM recycling assets

Waste company Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd had purchased recycler SKM this week for approx $66 million.  SKM collapsed in July 2019 – owing millions and stockpiling […]

Tyre stockpiling and failing to reduce a fire hazard results in significant fine for company and Director

A company and its Director who took over a 9,500 tonne tyre stockpile and failed to reduce its fire hazard, have been ordered to pay almost […]

Obligations for owners of former landfills will continue long after they have closed

A Victorian council has been fined more than $8,000 for breaching environmental licence conditions at its former Landfill. EPA Victoria had fined the council $8,261 for […]

Court fines Council $55,000 for water pollution offences

A Local Court has fined a NSW council $55,000 for causing water pollution on three separate occasions between March and June 2018 at their Waste Management […]

Recycling markets the key to Australia’s waste

A meeting of industry leaders at the Australian Council of Recycling in Melbourne highlighted the need for greater consistency in the way kerb-side collection is managed […]

20-Year Waste Strategy for NSW

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and NSW EPA is leading the development of a NSW 20-Year Waste Strategy (20YWS) and it is expected […]

NEW GUIDELINES – Construction and demolition waste: a management toolkit and owner’s guide

NSW EPA has released two new guidance documents to assist the construction and demolition industry to be more familiar with how their contractors and subcontractors manage […]

Report on compliance and performance of small sewage treatment plants in NSW – Released

NSW EPA has completed a strategic environmental compliance and performance review on small sewage treatment plants.  As a result, NSW EPA has now released the report, […]

New recycling technology

A new Federally funded microfactory unveiled at the University of NSW is helping to deliver world first technologies that include turning discarded plastic into high quality […]

New Australian Energy Regulator Chair – announced

The Federal Minister for Energy and Emissions, Angus Taylor, has announced the appointment of Clare Savage as the Chair and State/Territory member of the Australian Energy Regulator […]

Permit to transport prescribed industrial waste (PIW)

EPA Victoria has released a new guideline – the Permit to transport prescribed industrial waste.  The guideline explains EPA’s vehicle permitting application process in relation to […]

Proposed waste reforms: Waste Levy and Financial Assurances – Comment sought

As part of the SA Waste Reform Program, EPA SA is seeking your views on two proposed reforms: amendment to how the Waste Levy is collected […]

Submissions on draft end of waste (EOW) – Comment sought

The QLD Department of Environment and Science is currently seeking feedback on the following matters: Submissions on draft end of waste (EOW) code – End-of-life tyres […]

Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative—Avoided Clearing of Native Regrowth) Methodology Determination 2015

The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee is reviewing the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative—Avoided Clearing of Native Regrowth) Methodology Determination 2015. The Avoided Clearing method provides opportunities […]

Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative – Avoided Deforestation 1.1) Methodology Determination 2015

The Committee is reviewing the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative – Avoided Deforestation 1.1) Methodology Determination 2015 The Avoided Deforestation method provides opportunities for projects to […]

Recycling opportunities report – Released

EY have released a report that looks at potential opportunities and solutions for the challenges facing Australia’s recycling industry. The report, How we can find the treasure […]

Waste company breaches environmental protection licence

NSW EPA has fined a Waste company $15,000 for an alleged breach of its environment protection licence by processing more waste than permitted. The waste company […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Resource Recovery Industry Development Program: Stream One (Round 2) – Expressions of Interest

Expressions of interest is now open for the Resource Recovery Industry Development Program (RRIDP): Stream One (Round Two). The Program provides financial assistance for the development […]

ARENA commits funding towards QLD gasification project

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed $6.2 million in funding towards a waste to energy project in Queensland. The Logan City Council project will […]

NEW GUIDELINES: Identifying and managing the hazards and risk of fire at a waste resource recovery facility and how to comply with policy

EPA Victoria has released the fact sheet – Fire prevention: Combustible Recyclable and Waste Materials.  It is a guide to the – Management and storage of […]

Proposed waste reforms – waste levy and financial assurances

As part of the Waste Reform Program, EPA SA is seeking your views on two proposed reforms: amendment to how the waste levy is collected from […]

WA Climate Change issues paper – released for comment

The Western Australian Government has released an Issues Paper on Climate Change in Western Australia and is calling for comment on the issues and questions outlined […]

Interim Committee report into Victoria’s recycling sector – Released

The Victorian Parliament Environment and Planning Committee has released its interim report into recycling and waste management in the state. The interim report deals with the […]

Construction and demolition recycler – Ban lifted

The Victorian EPA has revoked an official order that banned a Coolaroo recycling facility from accepting combustible recyclable and waste materials. The company was issued with […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Waste and recycling sector projects

The WA Environment Minister Stephen Dawson has announced a further $1.17 million in funding for projects that will support Western Australia’s waste and recycling sector. The […]

Expressions of Interest for Resource Recovery Industry Development Program: Funding opportunity

The Queensland Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning is offering grants under the Resource Recovery Industry Development Program (RRIDP). Under the RRIDP, local governments, […]

Review of waste levy and financial assurances: Have your say!

The South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is consulting on proposed reforms to the landfill waste levy and financial assurances. The proposed reforms are part of […]

Council of Australian Governments agrees to ban on export of recyclable waste

The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) met on 9 August 2019 and agreed to establish a timetable to ban the export of waste plastic, paper, glass […]

$20 million in funding for recycling: Grant opportunity

The Federal Government has announced a new $20 million funding commitment for innovative projects to grow Australia’s domestic recycling industry. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the […]

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