The NSW Government is ramping up its support for waste recycling, with more than $4 million invested to keep household and general waste out of landfill and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
EPA
EPA VIC names contractor for Lemon Springs clean up
EPA Victoria has selected Enviropacific to carry out remedial works at an illegal waste site in Lemon Springs, following an extensive tender and procurement process.
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NSW waste levy waived for flood affected areas
The NSW Government has waived the waste levy fee for residents disposing of flood generated waste in areas across the state’s north coast, Southern Highlands and Northern Tablelands that have been declared Natural Disaster Areas.
EPA VIC grants works approval for poultry waste recovery facility
EPA Victoria has granted a Works Approval to Australian Bio Fertiliser to construct a poultry organic waste and nutrient recovery facility in Lethbridge – a rural township outside Geelong.
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NSW Audit Office recommends review of waste levy settings
The NSW waste levy has a positive impact on diverting waste from landfill, however, aspects of the EPA’s administration of the levy could be improved, according to a new report from the Audit Office of NSW.
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NSW EPA opens Circulate and Civil Construction funding rounds
New intakes for the NSW EPA’s Circulate and Civil Construction Market Programs are now open for projects seeking to divert valuable materials from landfill for re-use, recycling and industrial ecology projects.
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WA EPA appoints new Deputy Chair
Western Australian Environment Minister Stephen Dawson has welcomed Lee McIntosh as Deputy Chair of the state’s Environmental Protection Authority.
Envirostream applies for EPA battery recycling licence
EPA Victoria is assessing a licence application from Envirostream Australia to manage and continue operating a specified e-waste resource recovery facility to recycle end-of-life mixed batteries.
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Kealba landfill hotspot cooling trial extended
EPA Victoria has approved the extension of a trial that will save weeks, and possibly months, in the work to end problems with hotspots and resulting odour at Kealba landfill.
Chunxing Corporation takes ULAB decision to VCAT
Chunxing Corporation has made an application to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) to review Latrobe City Council’s decision to deny a planning permit for its proposed used lead acid battery (ULAB) recycling facility.