The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has commenced an investigation into a large chemical fire at Coopers Environmental Waste Recycling Pty Ltd in North St Marys, Sydney. The fire started at
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Lismore landfill reopens after restoration
The landfill at the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre has officially reopened, more than three years after the 2022 floods caused extensive damage to the facility. The project marks a major milestone
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APCO; industry needs better leadership
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has released its FY26-27 Business Plan, setting a practical pathway for packaging stewardship that will strengthen Australia’s packaging system at
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Member of public spots illegal chemical dumper
EPA Victoria has fined a Shepparton man $2,035 and ordered him to clean up the mess, after the dumping of more than 1,000 litres of an agricultural chemical at Tallygaroopna. The investigation began when
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Vic’s West Zone CDS collects 1 billionth container
TOMRA Cleanaway, West Zone Network Operator for Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic), has collected its 1 billionth eligible drink containers since the scheme’s launch in November 2023. TOMRA
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More battery fires yet still no action of mandatory productship scheme
Another day, another dangerous fire on board a waste collection vehicle — this time in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD. While the public sees the flashing lights, those working across Australia’s waste
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Premier Metal Recyclers named Australian Exporter of the Year
Western Australian company Premier Metal Recyclers has been named the 63rd Australian Exporter of the Year for its work to transform scrap metal into high value raw material exports. The clean-tech
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Final act of charity with surgical metals recycling
The Metropolitan Cemeteries Board (MCB) has announced the latest donations from its Surgical Metals Recycling Program, an initiative that transforms loss into lasting impact for the Western Australian
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Visy signs MOU with ARRC
Visy has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Advanced Resource Recovery Centre (ARRC) Gold Coast and the City of Gold Coast to progress plans for a new materials recovery facility within
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City of Melbourne’s permit plan needs to be binned
The City of Melbourne’s proposed new waste permit could impose an extra $2,000 on small businesses at a time when the Council is apparently fighting to keep businesses in the city, according to Tim
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