The Western Australian Government has allocated $5.4 million funding to increase e-waste storage, collection, recycling and processing throughout the state as part of the second round of its E-waste Infrastructure Grants Program.
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A South Australian company has released footage of a waste truck fire in the hope it draws attention to the dangers of incorrect battery disposal. Read More
The Victorian Waste Management Association (VWMA) is hosting a webinar to provide an overview on initiatives underway to tackle battery fires in the waste and recycling industry. Read More
A new report commissioned by Australian e-waste processor, Sircel, has found that only one in five (19 per cent) of the top 200 ASX-listed companies mention e-waste in their most recent sustainability reports, highlighting a gap in how the world’s fastest-growing waste stream is being reported and managed. Read More
Tony Chappel, NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Chief Executive Officer, reiterated the need for a collective approach to batteries at the Australian Battery Recycling and Manufacturing Summit in Sydney. Read More
An incident at the Lakes Creek Road Waste Management Facility in Rockhampton, Queensland, has reinforced the importance of proper battery disposal. Read More
Hornsby Shire residents have claimed MobileMuster’s Top Collector Award at both the state and national levels for a seventh consecutive year. Read More