Opinion

NSW/Vic/QLD waste levy rates increasing in July

The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (NSW EPA) has announced the waste levy rates for the 2025–2026 financial year, effective from 1 July 2025. These rates have been adjusted in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI), reflecting the EPA’s ongoing commitment to promoting resource recovery and reducing landfill dependency. Read More

mike.wheelerJune 3, 2025, 10:01 amJune 3, 2025

Opinion

Charles Sturt University – from waste to worth

Charles Sturt University will celebrate its annual EngFest 2025 with two events on Monday 16 June, a Careers Expo and a free discussion forum for regional engineers and people interested in engineering solutions for waste material called Waste to Worth. Read More

mike.wheelerMay 29, 2025, 11:09 amMay 29, 2025

Online Subscription, Opinion

Dumper of oil drums fined $22k in WA

A man who dumped 10 drums of waste oil at Whiteman Road reserve close to a river has been fined more than $22,000 at Midland Magistrates Court. Ashley Ziak and Smasha Scrap Pty
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mike.wheelerMay 28, 2025, 4:25 pmMay 29, 2025

Landfills, Online Subscription, Opinion, Product Stewardship, Recycing/reusing, Tyre waste, Victoria

EPA carries out snap inspections on tyres

EPA Victoria has continued its campaign against waste tyres being dumped with more snap inspections in the west of Melbourne. A series of snap inspections on vehicle wreckers, mechanics and tyre
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mike.wheelerMay 27, 2025, 8:01 amMay 27, 2025

Opinion, Waste Expo 2025

Waste Expo Australia 2025 leads push in resource recovery

Australia’s largest gathering of resource recovery professionals is back this October, uniting government, industry, and innovators to advance sustainable waste solutions. Waste Expo Australia is back in 2025 and ready to take centre stage in the national conversation around waste and resource recovery. Read More

mike.wheelerMay 22, 2025, 8:50 amMay 22, 2025

Batteries, Online Subscription, Opinion

Could new battery be answer to some fire woes

Engineers have developed a water-based battery that could help Australian households store rooftop solar energy more safely, cheaply and efficiently. Wanqiao Liang, the
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mike.wheelerMay 20, 2025, 10:28 amMay 20, 2025

Opinion

Sharpe releases NSW Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan

The NSW Government has released a draft of NSW’s Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan, which is needed to prevent Greater Sydney running out of landfill. Without intervention, waste collection and disposal services could be severely impacted by 2030, forcing councils to transport rubbish to regional areas or interstate. Read More

mike.wheelerMay 14, 2025, 7:51 amMay 14, 2025

Circular Economy, Councils, Opinion, Waste collection

Council changes fees for bricks and concrete

At the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 17 April 2025, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC) resolved to adopt the fee of $100.00 (GST inclusive) per tonne for the acceptance of uncontaminated bricks and concrete commencing Monday 12 May 2025. Read More

mike.wheelerMay 9, 2025, 11:35 amMay 9, 2025

Opinion

Resource recovery career choice from the start

Unlike a lot of young professionals featured in Inside Waste, Gopika Venugopal was interested in the waste industry from an early age. During her formative years, Gopika was raised by her grandmother who was a “strict, no-waste champion”, she said. Read More

mike.wheelerMay 7, 2025, 3:50 pmMay 7, 2025

Hazardous waste, Online Subscription, Opinion, PFAS

Monash water filter designed to remove forever chemicals

Traditional water filters struggle to remove smaller PFAS molecules, but a new Monash-designed filter changes that. Researchers at Monash University have developed a water filtration membrane that effectively
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mike.wheelerMay 6, 2025, 7:34 amMay 6, 2025

Opinion

NSW/Vic/QLD waste levy rates increasing in July

Charles Sturt University – from waste to worth

Dumper of oil drums fined $22k in WA

EPA carries out snap inspections on tyres

Waste Expo Australia 2025 leads push in resource recovery

Could new battery be answer to some fire woes

Sharpe releases NSW Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan

Council changes fees for bricks and concrete

Resource recovery career choice from the start

Monash water filter designed to remove forever chemicals

Australia eyes upcycled food opportunity

BSC establishes national Battery Advisory Panel

Industry leaders back Women in Industry Awards

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