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EPA conditions landfill to receive only Australian waste

A proposal to increase gate tonnage at the nation’s only commercial repository for Class IV and V waste has been recommended for approval by the EPA […]

Independent Review of the Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020: Comment sought

SA Government is seeking your views on the impact and effectiveness of the Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020 over the last three years to […]

Over $4 million awarded to tackle litter and illegal dumping

The NSW Government has awarded more than $4 million to help councils, businesses, community groups and public land managers protect the local environment.   $3.6 million […]

Independent Review of Key Issues Arising from Public Comments on the PFOS Freshwater Draft Guideline Values

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released the report – Independent Review of Key Issues Arising from Public Comments […]

State Waste Infrastructure Plan for WA: Released

The WA Department of Water and Environment Regulation has released the State Waste Infrastructure Plan for WA – a key deliverable of the WA Waste Avoidance […]

Review of WA’s waste strategy: Comment sought

Just a reminder that WA’s waste strategy is under review and your feedback is sought by the Waste Authority who is leading the review. The review […]

Review of Code of Practice for Milking Shed Effluent to protect SA’s water resources

EPA SA is currently reviewing the Code of practice for Milking Shed Effluent (originally published in 2003) to ensure it aligns with the national guidelines. EPA SA is supportive […]

Tyre recycling company cops fine of $225K for improper storage of waste tyres

A tyre recycling company in NSW has been ordered by the NSW Land and Environment Court to pay over $160,000 for 10 offences relating to the […]

Drone secures footage for 2nd conviction of illegal asbestos dumping

An offender has been fined $200,000 by Liverpool Local Court, after a covert surveillance operation conducted by NSW EPA captured trucks illegally dumping building waste at […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Plastic pollution solutions

NSW EPA is calling on industry innovators to help fight plastic pollution by developing bold and creative solutions to tackle the issue. Universities and government research […]

EPA’s drone secures evidence on landfill operator’s inadequate operations

Landfill operator faces approx. $20,000 in fines after EPA Victoria’s drone reveals inadequate cover on waste in the operator’s landfill cells. Two fines of $9,616 each are […]

NEW GUIDELINE: Beverage Container Approval for Container deposit scheme

EPA SA has released the latest guidelines on Beverage Container Approval – Container deposit scheme to assist applicants in completing the online Application for approval of […]

Personal radiation monitoring devices: Information sheet

EPA SA has released the latest information sheet that discusses the use of approved personal radiation monitoring devices for radiation workers within SA. A personal radiation […]

Battery disposal concerns

A warning from EPA SA that batteries that are being placed in kerbside bins present a high fire risk.  It is critical that batteries are recycled […]

ASBESTOS: Reminder to transporters of asbestos contaminated soil AND Reminder to recycled aggregated producers

Reminder to transporters of Asbestos contaminated soil:The QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) advises that under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (EP Act), there […]

Former landfill at St Peters declared significantly contaminated

NSW EPA has declared ‘significantly contaminated’ a former landfill site at St Peters in Sydney’s Inner West, as part of the St Peters Interchange. This is […]

Recycling Victoria’s Data Hub provides up to date information on recycling vs landfill

Recycling Victoria has made available, through the Data Hub tool, new data from local government and the waste and recycling sector. The Data Hub tool currently […]

Circular Economy Risk, Consequence and Contingency Plan

Recycling Victoria has released the first Circular Economy Risk, Consequence and Contingency Plan (CERCC Plan), following approval by the Victorian Environment Minister.  The CERCC Plan is […]

National Battery Strategy

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released the National Battery Strategy which is a key part of the Federal Government’s Future Made in […]

Draft guidance on Removal of oil and gas property and sea dumping of infrastructure in Commonwealth waters: Comment sought

The offshore decommissioning of oil and gas operations involves removing or satisfactorily dealing with the property and infrastructure. Decommissioning must be timely, safe and environmentally responsible.  […]

Funding and initiatives for QLD businesses

The QLD Government is providing funding and initiatives to assist industry, councils  and the community to take action towards becoming a zero-waste society, where waste is […]

Waived waste levy for flood affected areas

In order for NSW communities to rebuild and recover from heavy rainfall and flooding, the NSW Government is waiving the waste levy for affected areas. The […]

FOGO mandates: Comment sought

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on proposed three new mandates for the collection of source-separated food organics and garden organics (FOGO) waste. When good and garden […]

Issues Paper on Review of NSW Waste Levy: Comment sought

NSW EPA has released an issues paper on the review of the NSW Waste Levy and seeks your feedback that is expected to inform the development […]

Reforms to Australia’s product stewardship arrangements for all Batteries

A meeting of Australia’s Environment Ministers’ was held recently where Ministers agreed to take urgent action to help prevent potentially deadly battery fires.Ministers have determined that […]

WA’s waste infrastructure plan

The WA Government has released WA’s State waste infrastructure plan that provides a long-term information framework and principles, to guide decision making for the planning and development […]

WA Draft Waste Strategy: Comment sought

The WA Government seeks your feedback on WA’s draft Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030 (waste strategy) that sets out objectives and strategies for transitioning […]

Proposals for 3 new mandates for the collection of source-separated food organics and garden organics (FOGO) waste: Comment sought

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on the proposals for 3 new mandates for the collection of source-separated food organics and garden organics (FOGO) waste. In NSW, […]

Review of NSW waste levy issues paper: Comment sought

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on the operation of the NSW waste levy – the primary instrument for reducing waste to landfill and promoting resource recovery. […]

Technical Reports on soil arsenic concentrates in Bendigo area

EPA Victoria has released the – Technical Reports Investigating soil arsenic concentrations across Bendigo and the Technical Report on Arsenic bioaccessibility in legacy gold mine wastes. […]

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