Tag: landfill
Suspected fire reported at Kealba landfill site
A fire burning within a waste cell at the Kealba Landfill site is believed to be the source of a "toxic, smokey chemical" smell.
Residents...
Recycling collections resume in Brimbank
Recycling collections have resumed in Brimbank.
The council stuck a deal with SKM receivers, KordaMentha to have Brimbank's recycling sent to SKM's Laverton North processing...
BYO containers program helping Mount Zero Olives to reduce waste
A Sunshine West olive company is on a mission to reduce its use of plastic by allowing customers to bring their own containers to...
State government steps in to ease recycling crisis
Brimbank council has welcomed state government plans to help ease the financial impact of SKM Recycling’s insolvency on councils.
The government will provide a $6.6...
Brimbank recycling continues to head to landfill
Recycling collections from across Brimbank will continue going to landfill for the foreseeable future after SKM Recycling was declared insolvent.
The Supreme Court granted an...
Council has had its fill of landfill
Brimbank council will continue to push towards more sustainable waste management practices.
The council is developing its new Waste, Recycling and Litter Strategy 2018-2028 and...
Councils refuse to support Ravenhall landfill expansion
By Sumeyya Ilanbey and Ben Cameron
Brimbank council says its residents need a better understanding of the environmental impacts of a proposed tip expansion in...
Government calls in Ravenhall tip application
The state government has ‘called in’ Cleanaway’s planning application to expand the size and extend the life of the Ravenhall tip.
The application, lodged with...
Have your say on Ravenhall tip expansion
Cleanaway’s bid to expand its Ravenhall tip is due to go to Melton council by the end of this month, despite vehement community objection.
Consultation...
Deer Park tip has “potential to expand”
The Deer Park tip has “potential to expand all activities onsite”, according to a state government report. The report comes as the Environment Protection...
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Dragons looking to step it up
Sunshine Heights is hoping to build on last season in the Western Football League division 2 season.
After a late coaching change and a bit...
