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Applications open to expand Return and Earn bin baskets
NSW councils can now apply for the latest round of the Return and Earn Bin Baskets for Council Program, giving communities another opportunity to boost drink container recycling and reduce landfill in public spaces. The program encourages councils to install specially designed bin baskets that allow people to leave eligible drink containers for others to …
Tyre enquiry nearing end
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation and Science will hold site visits and a public hearing in Sydney this week as part of its inquiry into the current state of the Australian tyre industry, and any challenges and opportunities for the industry within the context of a circular economy. Committee Chair, Rob …
New guide improves battery transport safety
Australia’s battery recycling and transport sectors have a new reference to help improve the safe movement of used lithium batteries, with the release of Used Lithium Batteries – Guidance on Safe Packaging and Transport by Road and Rail. A collaboration between industry, government, regulators and battery recycling experts, the guide provides advice for organisations responsible …
Hume launches container recycling bin basket trial
Hume City residents will have better access to container recycling, with the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) introducing a bin basket trial across the municipality. Delivered in partnership with Hume City Council, the trial involves specially designed metal baskets being attached to public litter bins in high-traffic areas. Eligible drink containers placed in the …
Blue Mountains fined over landfill leak
Blue Mountains City Council has been fined $30,000 after landfill leachate from the Blaxland Waste Management Facility polluted Cripple Creek …Premium Ad
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Garment report highlights clothing waste trends
In its survey of almost 600 South Australian residents and collected data on just over 2800 garments, 89 per cent of garments were purchased new. The report titled “Clothing Longevity and Circular Textiles in South Australia” investigated how people buy, wear, care for and dispose of clothing, also involving in-depth interviews with consumers and stakeholders across the …
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Queensland publish levy rates up until 2030
The Queensland government has released the waste levy rates that apply to all waste that is disposed to landfill. If materials are recycled, there is no levy charged. The various waste types are: General waste, including municipal solid waste, commercial and industrial waste, and construction and demolition waste. Category 1 regulated (or hazardous) waste. Category 2 regulated …
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ACOR research shows safety risks in waste collection
New research from the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) has revealed that hazardous items such as batteries, vapes, electronics and gas cylinders are routinely being placed in household recycling bins, creating serious safety risks for workers and damaging recycling infrastructure. The research estimates at least 9,400 tonnes of combustible hazardous materials are incorrectly disposed of …Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!
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APCO CEO to step down in November
The Board of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has announced that Chief Executive Officer Chris Foley will step down …
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What could $2.7b in landfill levies do for recycling?
Every State of Australia now raises landfill levies, with the exception of the ACT and NT. The ACT incorporates a …
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Free household asbestos disposal trial launched
A new NSW Asbestos Plan of Action will introduce a two-year trial allowing households to have asbestos waste collected and disposed of free of charge. Backed by a $16 million investment, the initiative aims to improve asbestos management across the state through reforms designed to create safer environments for workers and the community. As part …
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Waste levies: The economic lever Australia cannot ignore
Australia’s waste challenge is not a mystery. We are simply generating too much waste — and expecting the waste and …
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