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 Circular Economy, Closing, Councils, Ewaste, Landfills, Metro, NSW, Opinion

Four years until the landfill crisis hits – then what?

Greater Sydney will run out of landfill capacity by 2030 unless urgent action is taken. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released the first chapter of its Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan, acknowledging the scale of the problem and setting out solutions. But success depends on getting three policy levers right. And that means treating the landfill cliff not just as a crisis to manage, but as a driver for systemic reform. Read More
Features, FOGO, FOGO, Landfills, Levies, NSW

EPA wants your say on FOGO and landfill levies

The NSW Government is taking steps to reduce waste ending up in landfill and boost recycling efforts, with two discussion papers opening for feedback. The draft Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) Mandates and the Waste Levy Review are part of a broader commitments to increase recycling, reduce the waste NSW produces, and minimise the amount of organic waste going to landfill. Read More