City of Melbourne is stepping up its cleaning efforts with a 24/7 war on graffiti and mess.
Category: Resource & Waste Management
Qld celebrates success of refund scheme with 8 billion bottles returned
The Queensland government says 8 billion containers have been returned since it launched a refund scheme almost six years ago.
Asbestos dumpers face up to $10m in fines
The government says it’s working with councils to reduce the clean up bill after the discovery of asbestos-contaminated mulch.
Inquiry to scrutinise progress on recycling targets and circular economy
A parliamentary committee will look into federal waste reduction and recycling policies and progress towards a circular economy.
Queensland councils in regional waste collaboration
Six Queensland councils are collaborating on a regional waste and resource recovery management plan.
Think tank calls for tax on plastic
Plastics recycling has failed, according to an expert. Is it time to hit producers with a tax?
Pioneering recycling scientist named Parramatta Aus Day Ambassador
Sustainability crusader Veena Sahajwalla will spread the word about local-level recycling on Australia Day.
$9.5m boost for council’s FOGO rollout
A Queensland council has scored state government investment of more than $9.5 million to introduce organic waste collection.
New regulations protect garbos from being undercut during tenders
Waste management tenderers in NSW now have to offer existing staff jobs on current terms and conditions.
Tas releases first state-wide circular economy strategy
Tasmania’s first state-wide waste strategy sets out a framework for waste, recycling and how to best invest the landfill levy.