Tasmania’s first state-wide waste strategy sets out a framework for waste, recycling and how to best invest the landfill levy.
Category: Resource & Waste Management
WA council’s FOGO cuts landfill by 20 per cent, boosts circular economy
City of Subiaco says its FOGO service is proving a winner for the environment and the community.
Victorian asbestos plan collapses as govt fails to consult with councils
Victoria’s plans to improve asbestos disposal have fallen over, the Auditor General says.
$24.8m contract awarded for new FOGO plant on NSW South Coast
Bega Council has awarded the contract for a new organics processing plant.
Hydrogen garbage truck begins residential pickups
One of the world’s first hydrogen powered garbage trucks has started rounds on the NSW South Coast, with councils hailing it as a milestone.
Council to lead FOGO-to-energy study
A Queensland council will lead a study into the feasibility of converting food and garden waste into energy.
Council climate network gains new members, commercial partner
Western Sydney Councils and Bank Australia have joined the nation’s largest local government climate alliance
Asbestos course for council workers wins training award
A collaboration between business and LGNSW that produced an asbestos training program for council employees has recieved a state government award.
Supporting sustainable waste solutions for First Nations councils
A remote Qld council will get $3m to improve waste management in line with the government’s First Nation sustainable waste strategy.
ALGA to ask councils for data on assets
ALGA will be contacting councils asking for data for an update of the National State of the Assets report.