Waste Management Review

12/12/2025

South Australia is accelerating its shift away from the traditional 'take-make-dispose' model with its new SA Waste Strategy 2025-2030. The strategy outlines an ambitious plan for achieving a sustainable economy and net-zero emissions by 2050.
See how SA is tackling the next decade of resource recovery at https://wastemanagementreview.com.au/south-australia-releases-updated-waste-strategy/

South Australia's waste strategy 2025-2030 outlines the framework for accelerating the state's shift to a circular economy.

10/12/2025

With robust global backing and decades of international operational expertise, Valoriza is positioning itself as a catalyst for a sustainable circular economy in Australia’s waste services sector.
In the latest edition of Waste Management Review, we speak with Michael Allaway, Valoriza Country Head for Australia, about the opportunities ahead.
Australian Organics Recycling Association - AORA
https://wastemanagementreview.com.au/valoriza-is-changing-the-game-in-resource-recovery/

A new force in Australian waste and resource recovery is emerging – one that’s ready to challenge conventional approaches.

10/12/2025

A national research hub aimed at turning some of Australia’s toughest carbon wastes – from plastics and tyres to organic residues – into high-value products has officially launched at Monash University’s Clayton campus.
https://wastemanagementreview.com.au/monash-uni-launches-carbon-waste-industrial-solutions-hub/
Monash University

A national research hub aimed at turning some of Australia’s toughest carbon wastes into high-value products has launched at Monash Uni.

09/12/2025

Tana Australia is doubling down on service excellence and strategic expansion under new leadership.
It was a pleasure to speak with the new Country and Sales Director, Al Garcia, about his plans to make Tana an industry partner, not just a supplier.
Australian Organics Recycling Association - AORA Waste Authority of Western Australia
https://wastemanagementreview.com.au/new-leadership-at-tana-delivers-service-support-and-scale/

New Country and Sales Director, Al Garcia, is driving a renewed focus and expansion plan for Tana Australia.

08/12/2025

“We’ve not only survived the challenges facing the Australian manufacturing industry, but – through invigorating strategies, especially around automation and the circular economy, coupled with investment from our parent company – we’re now well positioned to transition from simply surviving to becoming a thriving success story."
Find out how Tasmania's oldest foundry is transforming into a modern, carbon-neutral manufacturing success story.

https://wastemanagementreview.com.au/castings-tasmania-forging-a-greener-future-for-australian-steel/

07/12/2025

Komatsu Forest equipment has proved its mettle time and time again, but the reliable supply of spare parts and team support has also been critical to this operation.
https://wastemanagementreview.com.au/komatsu-forest-stridem-partnership-built-to-last/
Waste Authority of Western Australia Australian Organics Recycling Association - AORA

How an alliance built on durable equipment and strong service can turn a tough job into a successful business. Stumps are a stubborn problem, but for Mike Lloyd of Stridem, they’re the foundation of a successful business. For nearly 17 years, Lloyd has relied on Peterson equipment, supplied by Kom...

04/12/2025

What started as a small family venture in Padthaway, South Australia, more than 30 years ago, has grown into a successful business with a focus on soil improvement and education.
In the latest edition of Waste Management Review, we take a closer look at Mulbarton Compost's journey.
https://wastemanagementreview.com.au/mulbarton-compost-revolutionises-agricultural-compost-in-south-australia/
Australian Organics Recycling Association - AORA

03/12/2025

The landfill at the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre has officially reopened, more than three years after the 2022 floods caused extensive damage to the facility.
https://wastemanagementreview.com.au/lismore-landfill-reopens-early-after-major-restoration-works/
Lismore City Council

The landfill at the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre has officially reopened, more than three years after extensive flood damage.

02/12/2025

Scouts SA’s ten Scouts Recycling Centres in South Australia will become co-owned with Return-It under a newly established entity – Scouts Recycling and Return-It.

https://wastemanagementreview.com.au/scouts-sa-partners-with-return-it-recycling-centres/

Scouts SA has partnered with national Container Deposit Scheme specialist Return-It to grow its Scout Recycling Centres in South Australia.

01/12/2025

For the past 10 years Lismore council staff have turned everything from old bikes and tyres to road signs, umbrellas, potted plants, recycled drums and hundreds of plastic bottles into Christmas trees. What do they have in store for the 2025 tree? Take a peek: https://wastemanagementreview.com.au/council-staff-turn-recycling-into-towns-christmas-gift/
Lismore City Council

Lismore City Council is celebrating ten years since staff first began building large-scale upcycled trees to decorate the city's CBD.

01/12/2025

Sydney’s waste management landscape has received a boost
with the revival of Veolia Australia and New Zealand’s pioneering
EarthPower facility.
https://wastemanagementreview.com.au/veolia-reopens-pioneering-food-waste-to-energy-plant/
Veolia Australia & New Zealand Australian Organics Recycling Association - AORA Waste Authority of Western Australia NSW Environment Protection Authority

The reopening of Australia’s first food waste-to-energy plant is a renewed commitment to circular economy principles.

01/12/2025

Reelmen Australia has clocked 100,000 operating hours on one JCB machine, saving on waste in more ways than one. Here's how: https://wastemanagementreview.com.au/reelmens-jcb-telehandler-hits-110000-hours-in-sustainable-cable-reel-recycling/
JCB Australian Organics Recycling Association - AORA Waste Authority of Western Australia

Reelmen Australia has clocked 100,000 operating hours on one of its JCB machines, saving on waste in more ways than one.