The Queensland public service is rolling out a trial mobile phone recycling program, which is expected to recycle up to 25,000 business and private mobile phones. Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten said…
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SA in prime position to launch e-waste recycling scheme
By Angela Dorizas South Australia is ready to kick-start the national e-waste recycling scheme agreed to by environment ministers last week, according to SA Environment and Conservation Minister Jay Weatherill….
Townsville launches bid for recycling subsidies
By Staff Writer Townsville will lead a campaign to secure State Government subsidies to assist northern communities struggling with the rising costs of kerbside recycling services. The Townsville City Council will…
EPHC falls short of local government expectations
By Angela Dorizas Local government is disappointed that federal, state and territory environment ministers have failed to progress its proposed national container deposit scheme. Local Government Association of NSW president…
Councils call for container deposit scheme
A national container deposit scheme could lift recycling rates to up to 85 per cent. Image: iStock. By Angela Dorizas Container deposit legislation is urgently needed in New South Wales…