Hepburn Shire Council is offering residents subsidised bin latches to stop bins tipping over, lids blowing open and animals getting into rubbish. Bin latches cost $20 at council transfer stations, with a limit of three per household while supplies last. Residents can also pay $5 for a latch to be installed by arranging a time with council. Mayor Tony Clark said the scheme aims to keep bins secure, reduce litter and protect the local environment.
The St Lawrence Waste Management Facility will be closed temporarily on Friday, 30 October 2026, because of staff availability. Normal operating hours are scheduled to resume on Saturday, 31 October 2026, when the facility reopens. Council has thanked residents for their patience while the closure is in place. Residents seeking further information are directed to the council's Customer Service Centre, which operates around the clock.
Isaac Regional Council has restricted access to waste management facilities across the region because of wet weather. At the Clermont landfill, only 4WD vehicles may enter, and truck access is not permitted. Household skip bins can be used by 4WD and 2WD vehicles. All other site access is limited to 4WD vehicles. The council says it will keep monitoring the sites and provide regular updates to residents.
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The Clermont Waste Management Facility is closed today, Friday 23 October 2026, because of staff unavailability, the local council has advised residents. Kerbside general waste collections will proceed as scheduled today. Recycling collections are set to be completed tomorrow. The facility is expected to reopen as usual on Saturday 24 October 2026. Residents seeking more information are directed to the council's customer service line, which operates around the clock.
Southern Grampians residents are invited to the official opening of a new Organics Processing Facility at the Hamilton Transfer Station on Thursday 12 November. Community members can visit between 4:00pm and 6:00pm to tour the site and see how green waste becomes compost. The facility will process about 2,500 tonnes of local green waste each year, combined with 2,500 tonnes of dry organic material from the Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange. Mayor Dennis Heslin said the project shows how household sorting makes a difference. No registration is needed. Visitors should wear closed-toe shoes and will be given high-vis vests.
Nambucca Valley Council has deferred a decision on buying 23 hectares of state forest to expand its waste facility. Councillors voted 5-1 for the delay, and a more detailed report on the site will be prepared before the matter returns. Local MP Michael Kemp urged the council to act before the Great Koala National Park is gazetted, warning the land is needed to manage future waste. Conservationists oppose the plan, citing endangered species and cultural values on the site. Councillors Jane MacSmith and David Jones argued for a joint Mid North Coast waste strategy.
A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry has recommended that the state government reject plans to burn Sydney's waste in regional communities, including proposed incinerators at Tarago and Parkes. The select committee made 22 recommendations after seven hearings across 2025 and 2026. Committee chair Nichole Overall, a Nationals MLC, cited a lack of community acceptance, including from local councils and Aboriginal land councils. Greater Sydney's landfill capacity is expected to run out by 2030. Veolia and the Parkes Energy Recovery project have both put forward proposals, which are before the NSW Planning Department.
The Clermont Waste Management Facility will be closed on Thursday, 22 October 2026, from 9am until 2pm, after which normal operating hours will resume. The temporary change is needed because of a planned power outage by Ergon. Council has thanked residents in advance for their patience while the work takes place. Residents who need further details are directed to the council's customer service team, which is available around the clock.
Isaac Regional Council has changed the operating hours at its Glenden and Nebo Waste Management Facilities because of staff availability. The revised timetable runs from Tuesday 20 October to Friday 6 November 2026. Glenden is closed on several Wednesdays, including 21 October, 28 October and 4 November. Nebo is closed on Mondays, including 26 October and 2 November. Residents can check the full daily timetable for each site in the council notice.
Isaac Regional Council has restricted access to waste management facilities in Clermont because of wet weather. At the Clermont landfill, only 4WD vehicles may enter. Household skip bins can be used by 2WD vehicles, and trucks cannot access the site. In Moranbah, all sites have reopened. The council says it will keep monitoring the sites and provide regular updates to residents.
Two Frankston City Council waste projects have been selected as finalists in the 2026 Waste Innovation and Recycling Awards. The council is a finalist for Community Engagement Success of the Year, for its rollout of the FOGO food and garden organic bin service, and for the Operational Excellence Award, for the Frankston Regional Recycling Recovery Centre. Since the FOGO service began, food waste in red household bins has fallen by 20 per cent, and less than 1 per cent of FOGO bin waste is contaminated. The awards gala will be held on Thursday 29 October.
Wagga Wagga City Council has resolved to authorise its general manager to sign a contract selling land at 232 Ashfords Road, Gregadoo, to CDC Data Centres. The sale is conditional on CDC providing community benefits worth at least $150 million, with a further $75 million separately proposed. The council bought the land in November 2024 for future waste management needs. The proposed data centre would cover about 63 hectares and include 384 backup diesel generators. Residents have launched petitions over fire risks and rural impacts.
The Glenden Waste Management Facility is closed temporarily on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, the council has announced. The closure is attributed to staffing availability. Normal operating hours are scheduled to return on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. Residents seeking further details are directed to the council's customer service centre, which operates around the clock. The council's chief executive officer, Cale Dendle, issued the notice, thanking the community for its patience during the interruption.
Danu Robotics founder Amy Ma has developed a recycling robot called H.E.R.O. to improve waste sorting. The Edinburgh, Scotland-based company uses AI to enhance the robot's software, offering a cheaper and more efficient alternative to competitors. Danu has secured $5 million in funding and has over 200 potential customers in its sales pipeline, aiming to enter the $20 billion recycling market in Europe and North America.
The stockpile of green waste at the Transfer Station has reached capacity and will be burnt off during October, subject to favourable weather. DFES, a volunteer brigade and shire officers will attend the activity. Notice will be posted on the Shire Facebook page 24 hours beforehand. The stack is small, so the Transfer Station is not expected to be affected. The Container Deposit Scheme will stay open, depending on wind direction.
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Moree Plains Shire Council has released an updated Waste and Recycling App to help residents keep track of bin collection days. The free app sends reminders to users' phones about upcoming collections, along with alerts about service changes, landfill operations and transfer station updates. Residents can use it to report missed, damaged or stolen bins. The update also adds bulky waste collection information, a booking form and an alphabetical recycling guide. Residents using the earlier version are urged to delete it and download the latest one to receive current notifications.
Mornington Peninsula Shire will ask the federal government to reconsider abandoning mandatory national packaging standards. Councillors unanimously supported a motion to lobby the government, ministers, and local MPs. Cr David Gill said the decision would shift more waste management costs to councils and ratepayers. He warned of potential consequences for recycling services if recyclers cannot scale up. Cr Paul Pingiaro reminded residents they can recycle soft plastics at Rye and Mornington Resource Recovery Centres.
