Western Australia News

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Agreement to streamline environmental approvals gets green light

The WA Government has announced that the Federal Government will enter into a bilateral agreement with WA to streamline environmental…[Read More]

New strategy to reduce litter in WA

A new target of 30% reduction in litter levels within 5 years has been set with the release of the…[Read More]

Containers for Change commences 1 October 2020 and launch of online refund stations

WA’s new container deposit scheme, Containers for Change is expected to commence on 1 October 2020.  With this in mind,…[Read More]

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]

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