Forum briefed on proposed waste Act and authority model
Over 100 people attended an online update on the Victorian Government’s proposed model for a new waste Act and waste authority on 15 September... Posted: 21 September 2020
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Supporting councils to plan introduction of four bin system
We have worked with all metropolitan councils to ensure they successfully registered their intent to develop a plan to transition to the new Recycling Victoria four bin system, which includes... Posted: 25 August 2020
Research and analysis underway to inform statewide recycling procurement
MWRRG is leading a statewide collaborative procurement for processing kerbside recycling in partnership with six regional waste and resource recovery groups on behalf of 79 local councils... Posted: 25 August 2020
New food waste recycling videos for councils
We’ve worked with councils to develop two new videos to promote food waste recycling. The first video promotes the different types of waste that can be recycled in household green bins... Posted: 23 July 2020
Forum advisory group elects Chair and new members
Congratulations to Senior Waste Minimisation Advisor, City of Yarra, Lisa Coffa on her re-election as the Chair of the Metropolitan Local Government Waste Forum’s Technical Advisory Reference Group (TARG) for 2020-21... Posted: 23 July 2020
New guidelines require food waste recycling in Monash’s MUDs
Waste management in multi-unit developments (MUDs) can be a challenge for councils. Barriers include poorly designed collection areas, variability of service depending on whether it is managed by councils or... Posted: 24 June 2020