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.

27 November, 2023

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.

22 November, 2023

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.

22 November, 2023

$24.8m contract awarded for new FOGO plant on NSW South Coast

Bega Council has awarded the contract for a new organics processing plant.

1 November, 2023

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.

18 October, 2023

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.

16 October, 2023

Council climate network gains new members, commercial partner

Western Sydney Councils and Bank Australia have joined the nation’s largest local government climate alliance

4 October, 2023

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.

26 September, 2023

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.

25 September, 2023

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.

6 September, 2023

Collective energy projects cut ratepayer bills by $36m

A group of Western Sydney councils says working together on sustainable energy projects has helped cut ratepayer energy bills by $36 million.

28 August, 2023

Tackling ethical issues around smart garbos

A new report looks at ethical issues around the use of AI by council garbage trucks at a Melbourne Council.

16 August, 2023

Gina Rinehart’s personal tragedy a win for City of Perth

City of Perth’s fleet of waste trucks is getting a safety upgrade with a helping hand from mining magnate Gina Rinehart.

16 August, 2023

NSW considers banning lithium batteries from landfill

Lithium batteries and solar panels are among the emerging waste streams that will have to be dealt with in coming years.

30 July, 2023