Manufacturing Setback for FOGO recycling plan A spike in construction costs has halted a major government recycling project, but private companies are keen to fill the breach. 22 Jan 2024
Infrastructure Waste projects aim to clean up More than $1.6 billion is being invested in waste treatment projects in WA, but it may not be enough to improve the state's poor track record. 08 Mar 2023
Energy Waste project signs supply deal The East Rockingham Waste to Energy project has won a public tender to process residual waste from the Western Metropolitan Regional Council. 13 Sep 2021
Deals Stokes sells local energy business Kerry Stokes has sold Malaga-based Landfill Gas and Power to a subsidiary of DUET Group for an undisclosed sum. 22 Apr 2016
Special Reports Local government bears cost of diverting rubbish from landfill The waste sector is hopeful the state government will release a waste policy next year ending a policy vacuum in this essential service sector. 07 Dec 2011
Government Local government does the heavy lifting THE peak body representing regional councils has called on the state government to clarify its long-term strategic vision for waste management. 16 Jul 2009
Special Reports Major policy challenges confront waste sector IMAGINE spending $35 million on a new factory then asking the State Government for a handout so you can create a market for your product. Sound crazy? That is exactly what the ratepayer-funded Southern Metropolitan Regional Council has done. 13 May 2003
