NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker this week announced the establishment of a new Regional Illegal Dumping (RID) squad for the…[Read More]
Operating illegal waste facilities risks heavy penalties
Published: June 7, 2013
Recent court penalties should act as a reminder to all waste operators they must abide by the law the NSW…[Read More]
Alterations to Illegal waste dumping Bill
Published: May 31, 2013
NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker has announced the NSW Government will introduce legislation to Parliament to crack down on illegal…[Read More]
Rio Tinto project approved with 76 strict environmental conditions
Published: May 24, 2013
Federal Environment Minister, Tony Burke has approved Rio Tinto’s Alcan’s South of Embley bauxite mine and port development project in…[Read More]
EPA Victoria enters two waste premises with search warrants
Published: May 24, 2013
This week, police accompanied EPA Victoria, with search warrants, to the premises of two waste operators in Trafalgar and Sale…[Read More]
Illegal Dumping Surveillance Camera Grant Program
Published: May 17, 2013
With the introduction of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 (WRR Act), the QLD Department of Environment and Heritage…[Read More]
NSW EPA to vary BHP Billiton Environment Protection Licence
Published: May 3, 2013
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued BHP Billiton Endeavour Coal a legal notice with a number of new…[Read More]
Golf Club to pay $50,000 after entering into an Enforceable Undertaking with EPA
Published: April 26, 2013
A NSW Golf Club has committed to an Enforceable Undertaking which will result in $50,000 being paid to Randwick City…[Read More]
Composting company fined for Environment Protection Licence breach
Published: April 19, 2013
A composting company, has been ordered to pay $20,500 in fines and costs by the Campbelltown Local Court for receiving…[Read More]
Be aware of illegal waste operators
Published: April 12, 2013
A man, who was shown on CCTV footage dumping approximately 80 tonnes of asbestos-contaminated waste in a residential area last…[Read More]
