Residents across the Tamworth region can help prevent soft plastics from going to waste through a new kerbside recycling program. Tamworth Regional Council have been trialling soft plastic recycling through the kerbside bin since February this year and from today the program will opened up to everyone in the region. The Curby Program gives residents a home-based […]
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Recycling trial expands to combat battery fires
Thirteen new community recycling centres have joined the NSW EPA’s embedded batteries trial, helping households safely dispose of items like vapes and e-scooters while reducing the growing risk of battery fires across the state.
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Land and Environment Court dismisses Rise Project appeal
The NSW Land and Environment Court has dismissed an appeal over the proposed Rise Project in South West Rocks, citing failures to meet legal requirements for stormwater and groundwater management near an adjacent wetland.