WA’s new container deposit scheme, Containers for Change is expected to commence on 1 October 2020. With this in mind,…[Read More]
Western Australia News
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Containers for Change commences 1 October 2020 and launch of online refund stations
WA’s container deposit scheme commences 1 October 2020
The new start date for the container deposit scheme, Containers for Change, will commence on 1 October 2020. The scheme aims to:increase…[Read More]
Expressions of interest in paper and cardboard recycling grants
The WA Government is calling for expressions of interest for grants to help boost the processing capacity for Western Australia’s…[Read More]
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) – Update
EPA WA is updating the way it does business. There have been some recent changes to the Environmental Impact Assessment…[Read More]
Strategic Plan 2019-2022 for EPA WA – Released
EPA WA has released its Strategic Plan 2019–2022 that centres on four pillars:improving the assessment and management of cumulative impacts…[Read More]
WA’s container deposit scheme: New commencement date of 1 October 2020
The WA Government has announced a new commencement date of 1 October 2020 for WA’s container deposit scheme – Containers…[Read More]
Financial assistance to participants of WA’s container deposit scheme – Available from 2 June 2020
The WA Government will provide a financial assistance package of up to $3.5 million to support network participants financially impacted…[Read More]
New Hazardous Waste facility for households
WA will receive a new facility in Fremantle that will accept household hazardous waste (HHW), such as – paint, aerosols,…[Read More]
Draft Guidelines: Better practice composting – Comment sought
The WA Government has released for comment the draft Guideline: Better practice composting that was developed by the department in…[Read More]
New greenhouse gas emissions guidance for WA – Released
EPA WA has published its greenhouse gas emissions guidance, after several weeks of consultation.A key foundation of the guidance is…[Read More]