Norfolk Island Regional Council is turning to circular economy initiatives to solve its waste management problems.
Tag: waste-management
Council alliance takes collaborative approach to waste management
Three South East Queensland Councils have formed an alliance to push for a new regional recycling facility.
Victoria moves towards four-bin waste system
Victorian councils are getting a $127 million handout from the state to help them implement a four-bin household waste and recycling system.
Waste company accused of ripping off workers
A major waste company that holds contracts with a number of local councils is accused of underpaying workers.
Victoria funds $9m solvent recycling plant
The Victorian government has provided a grant for the state’s biggest liquid waste recycling plant.
Victoria moves towards cash-for-cans by 2023
Victoria is moving forward on plans for a government-regulated container deposit scheme.
Council trials soft plastics recycling
A NSW council is trialling a kerbside soft plastics recycling scheme.
WA waste planning ‘inadequate’
WA’s waste recovery targets are under threat because councils are failing to recycle or encourage residents to minimise waste.
Council declares glass war
A Melbourne council has banned glass from mixed recycling bins.
Decentralised system puts handbrake on recycling
A report has found confusion and inconsistencies in Victoria’s waste system.