ACT to introduce legislation to kick start circular economy
The ACT Government has introduced new legislation to support a new legal framework to establish a circular economy by keeping more resources in the economy for longer.
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ACT looks to expand CDS
The ACT government is looking to expand its Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) to include more types of containers. The CDS was introduced in 2018 and allows people to return eligible, empty drink containers for a 10-cent refund per item. Currently the scheme accepts aluminium cans, glass bottles, plastic bottles and cartons (flavoured milk and juice boxes).
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Batteries blamed for Hume recycling plant fire
Incorrect disposal of batteries in household recycling is believed to have caused the fire that destroyed Canberra’s recycling plant on Boxing Day last year, according to an investigation conducted by ACT Fire & Rescue.
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ACT expands scope of household waste contract
The ACT Government is releasing draft tender documentation for the Territory’s household waste collection contract.
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ACT set to expand CDS to include more products
The ACT Government will consult on expanding Canberra’s container deposit scheme to include more products as it aims to further reduce waste and save precious resources.
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ACT passes plastic ban bill
The Boomerang Alliance of 53 national, state and local NGOs has welcomed the passage of the ACT Plastics Reduction Bill 2020 that bans certain single-use plastics from use in the ACT.
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ACT approves Fyshwick fragmentiser
Access Recycling’s proposal to upgrade its scrap metal operation in Fyshwick has been approved by the ACT Planning Authority.
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ACT Plastic Reduction Bill likely to pass in 2021
The ACT Government introduced the Plastic Reduction Bill in the Legislative Assembly on December 2, 2021. Debate and passage of the Bill is expected to occur early next year with the Bill drafted to
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Ban on single use plastics gains momentum
The Boomerang Alliance has welcomed the accelerating push across Australia to ban certain single-use polluting plastics with a new law introduced by the ACT Government today. The ban follows the recent South Australian law on these products, with Queensland and Western Australia planning to act next.
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WCRA says public needs safety education
The Work, Health & Safety Group of the Waste Contractors & Recyclers Association of NSW (WCRA) has agreed that there is a compelling need to educate the public about the safety issues around the heavy collection vehicles.
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