The NSW and Queensland container deposits schemes should commence together
Aligning the commencement dates of the NSW and Queensland container deposit schemes will ensure the success of both, say waste and recycling leaders. This week, Queensland’s Parliament tabled the legislation to establish the State’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) via...
Industry calls for a more targeted use of landfill levy revenue
The National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) is calling on all governments to support more targeted spending priorities for landfill levy revenue. In June, NWRIC members ratified industry’s recommendations on how funds raised from Australia’s landfill...
A new waste industry representative body forms in South Australia
The Waste and Recycling Industry Association of South Australia (WRISA) is ready to serve the needs of industry. A new waste and recycling industry representative body was formed in Adelaide on February 16th when representatives from a range of companies with direct...
Industry leaders empower the NWRIC to begin policy development
The National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) has received support from Australia’s largest waste management companies - and has begun operations. A new body working to create a cohesive national vision for Australia’s waste management industry, the NWRIC...
A national voice for the waste and recycling industry
Five of the largest companies in the Australian waste management and recycling sector have agreed to establish the National Waste & Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC). The NWRIC will embrace the views of companies with direct investments in the waste management,...