ALOA attends ERF methods co-design workshops
December 21, 2020
…. extract from the email ALOA recently received from the Co-design ERF methods workshop Chair Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) methods…
Read More
ERF landfill gas determination – proposed changes
November 6, 2020
A number of organisations operating in the landfill gas sector that have been earning revenue by generating electricity from landfill…
Read More
Landfill Gas Method Variation Consultation
October 28, 2020
ALOA provided feedback on the landfill gas method under the ERF back in 2018 (see our submission here). View the…
Read More
Vic – Timeline for new Waste Act and Authority
October 28, 2020
The Victorian Government released Recycling Victoria: A new economy in February this year, setting out an action plan for a…
Read More
Cleanaway Ravenhall – West Gate Tunnel Project
October 22, 2020
The Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPAV) has granted approval for tunnel spoil to be landfilled at Ravenhall and confirmed that…
Read More
New EPA Vic Publications
October 22, 2020
The EPA has a range of new Publications available designed to prevent harm to people and the environment, including: 1820:…
Read More
Ash from Waste Incinerators Policy
October 13, 2020
ALOA’s Position on Ash from Waste Incinerators, Energy from Waste Facilities or Waste to Energy Facilities: Incinerators produce…
Read More
Safeguard Mechanism: Additional Prescribed Production Variables amendment commenced
October 2, 2020
The National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Safeguard Mechanism) Amendment (Additional Prescribed Production Variables) Rule 2020 commenced 2 October. A compilation version of…
Read More
Notice of AGM & Call for Nominations
September 29, 2020
AGM Notice The Annual General Meeting of the members of the Australian Landfill Owners Association Ltd will be held on…
Read More
Resource Recovery Funding Recipients
September 27, 2020
The Palaszczuk Government released its Resource Recovery Industries 10-Year Roadmap and Action Plan which sets out key strategies to develop…
Read More
Changes to Victorian Landfill Levy Rates
September 23, 2020
On 13 September 2020, the Victorian Government announced a $3 billion Business Survival and Adaptation Package, including a deferral of…
Read More
ALOA supports multiple disposal options
September 9, 2020
ALOA has written to the West Gate Tunnel project to express an industry view on the importance of multiple disposal…
Read More
Capture methods for emissions from landfill – have your say!
August 19, 2020
The NSW Government, through the EPA Organics Unit, is investigating landfill gas capture methods for emissions from landfill and is seeking…
Read More
The myths around Combustion WtE
August 19, 2020
This presentation prepared by LMS energy, looks at some of the “myths” around Combustion WtE and its outcomes from a…
Read More
Instant Waste finding of gross negligence charges
August 18, 2020
Instant Waste director Sam Mangione has become the first person in WA to face a possible jail term over a…
Read More
Vic Recycling Review
August 7, 2020
Further to a recent parliamentary enquiry, the Essential Service Commission is undertaking a review on the waste and resource recovery…
Read More
ALOA launches Associate Membership
August 5, 2020
To help inform our members about key developments, products and services, ALOA has launched a new Associate Member package to…
Read More
Safeguard Mechanism Update
August 4, 2020
The Safeguard Mechanism was amended in March 2019. Calculated baseline applications have been simplified by giving businesses the option to…
Read More
Waste export ban to start from January 2021
July 25, 2020
The waste export ban was due to commence on 1 July 2020. After consulting with industry and as a result…
Read More
Post fire correspondence
July 22, 2020
Correspondence copied from the Ipswich Mayor’s Facebook feed regarding the Cleanaway stockpile fire in July. Click on each letter to…
Read More
ALOA Opposes West Gate Tunnel Regulations
July 16, 2020
ALOA has made a submission to opposed the West Gate Tunnel regulations, which will prevent third party appear rights -…
Read More
Regulations published for Qld waste levy increase deferral
July 1, 2020
1 July 2020 waste levy increase deferred for six months To assist businesses in dealing with the financial impacts of…
Read More
Vic glass recycling site clean-up complete
June 25, 2020
On 30 June 2020, the EPA completed an intervention to reduce fire risk at the former Glass Recycling Services (GRS)…
Read More
Recycling Victoria commits to new Waste and Recycling Act & Authority
June 12, 2020
Recycling Victoria has committed to develop a new waste and recycling Act and waste authority. The Act will seeks to:…
Read More
NGERS Proposed Amendments
June 4, 2020
The proposed amendments: Update emission factors based on updated Global Warming Potentials (GWPs) that convert non-carbon dioxide gases into carbon dioxide…
Read More
Release of the Technology Investment Roadmap
May 20, 2020
Please find communication ALOA has received regarding the Technology Investment Roadmap Today, the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, the…
Read More
Safeguard Mechanism – COVID19 related transition
May 12, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction has amended the Safeguard Rule to extend…
Read More
Victorian Waste Levy Freeze
May 8, 2020
DELWP has confirmed the landfill levy freeze. Below is a summary of changes with links to media releases and further…
Read More
20 Year Waste Strategy Submission
May 6, 2020
Read ALOA’s submission 2020 DPIE – 20 Year Waste Strategy
Read More
WA Minister’s COVID19 Response to ALOA
April 30, 2020
See the WA Minister for the Environment’s (Minister Dawson) response to our COVID-19 Restrictions letter here Our original letter here…
Read More
Postponement of Environment Protection (Amendment) Act 2018
April 23, 2020
We have been advised by Cathy Wilkins, the CEO of the EPA that following a sitting of Parliament on Thursday…
Read More
WA Dept of Water COVID Update
April 22, 2020
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) continues to provide services and remains open for business during the…
Read More
SA Minister’s Response on COVID-19 Restrictions
April 15, 2020
See the Qld Minister for the Environment’s (Minister Spiers) response to our COVID-19 Restrictions letter See our original letter here…
Read More
NT Minister’s Response on COVID-19 Restrictions
April 8, 2020
See the NT Minister for the Environment’s (Minister Lawler) response to our COVID-19 Restrictions letter here Our original letter here…
Read More
NSW Government’s plans for waste – Norton Rose’s update
April 5, 2020
Read the full update here
Read More
The Perils of PFAS – Navigating Civil Liability
April 5, 2020
The Perils of PFAS by Norton Rose is designed to help you navigate the issues surrounding PFAS, a contaminant which is…
Read More
NSW Government’s plans for waste – Norton Rose’s update
April 5, 2020
Read the full update here
Read More
DWER WA update on statutory obligations under COVID-19
April 3, 2020
3 April 2020 Important update from the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation WA regarding statutory obligations and Coronavirus (COVID-19) What…
Read More
Qld Minister’s Response on COVID-19 Restrictions
March 31, 2020
See the Qld Minister for the Environment’s (Minister Enoch) response to our COVID-19 Restrictions letter here Our original letter here…
Read More
Tasmanian Minister’s Response on COVID-19 Restrictions
March 25, 2020
See the Tasmanian Minister for the Environment’s (Minister Jaenesch) response to our COVID-19 Restrictions letter Our original letter here All…
Read More
Victoria’s Public Engagement Framework
February 17, 2020
See the Consultation Draft here The draft framework attempts to consolidate the numerous consultations now required when engaging communities. It…
Read More
Vic Submission – Proposed Buffer Area Overlay Guide
February 17, 2020
See ALOA’s Submission here (Victoria)
Read More
Victorian Inquiry into recycling and waste management
December 23, 2019
Read the final report
Read More
EPA Victoria’s Waste & Recycling Reference Group Minutes
December 13, 2019
Meeting held 21 November 2019 Read the Meeting minutes Read the slide pack
Read More
Media Release – Liberal’s Proposed Energy from Waste Scheme Flawed
November 25, 2019
Media Release 25 November 2019 The Liberal National opposition leader has claimed that rubbish could be turned into power in a…
Read More
Chair’s Address – 2019 AGM
November 20, 2019
ALOA AGM – Monday 19 November 2019 Welcome to the Australian Landfill Owners Association’s (ALOA) eleventh Annual General Meeting. Our…
Read More
Victorian Draft Regulations – Submission
October 30, 2019
View ALOA’s Submission on the proposed regulations and Environment Reference Standards (ERS) here
Read More
Waste & Recycling Reference Group Update
October 11, 2019
Read the latest update on proposed subordinate legislation under Victoria’s New Environment Protection Act (EP Act), intended to come into…
Read More
Amendment Instrument Commences today
September 26, 2019
The Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction has made the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Safeguard Mechanism) Rule (No. 2)…
Read More
ALOA In The News
September 9, 2019
Colin Sweet, CEO ALOA comments on the front page of the Sydney Morning Herald. Read the full article
Read More
Energy from Waste QLD
August 26, 2019
View ALOA’s submission on Queensland’s Energy from Waste Policy discussion paper here
Read More
PFAS NEMP Submission
June 26, 2019
View ALOA’s national submission on PFAS Draft NEMP V2 here
Read More
Submission – Qld Resource Recovery 10 year Road Map and Action Plan
June 17, 2019
Read ALOA’s submission here
Read More
Meeting with EPA Vic
May 17, 2019
ALOA met with CEO Cathy Wilkinson from the Victorian EPA. Read our follow up letter.
Read More
Landfill Gas Method – Consultation Extension Granted
April 4, 2019
Following requests from ALOA and other participants, the Dept of Environment has granted an extension to the consultation period for…
Read More
PFAS NEMP 2.0 I Consultation dates
March 28, 2019
Consultation on Draft of Version 2 of the PFAS National Environmental Management Plan The PFAS National Environmental Management Plan (NEMP)…
Read More
Have your say – Qld Environmental Offsets Framework
March 28, 2019
The Department of Environment and Science is inviting you to have your say on the Review of Queensland’s Environmental Offsets…
Read More
Carbon credits revenue to dry up for landfill gas generation projects
March 28, 2019
The Department of Environment and Energy has released a draft variation to the landfill gas method that proposes several changes….
Read More
Inquiry into Recycling and Waste Management
March 28, 2019
Mr Phil Carbins Chair Australian Landfill Owners Association Dear Mr Carbins Inquiry into Recycling and Waste Management On 6 March…
Read More
Inquiry into Recycling and Waste Management
March 28, 2019
Read the Enquires response to ALOA’s submission below Mr Phil Carbins Chair Australian Landfill Owners Association Dear Mr Carbins Inquiry…
Read More
Meeting with NSW EPA
February 7, 2019
Read ALOA’s follow up letter to the NSW Department of Planning & Environment following our meeting here
Read More
Meeting with NSW Dept of Planning & Environment
February 3, 2019
ALOA’s follow up letter to the NSW Department of Planning & Environment following our meeting here
Read More
ALOA in the news
January 6, 2019
CEO Colins Sweet quoted in the Sun Herald on Australia’s looming waste crisis Sun_Herald_ 060119
Read More
2018 AGM – Chairman’s Address
December 3, 2018
ALOA AGM – 3 December 2018 Welcome to the tenth Annual General Meeting of the Australian Landfill Owners Association (ALOA)….
Read More
Notice of AGM – 3 December 2018
October 10, 2018
The Annual General Meeting of the members of the Australian Landfill Owners Association Ltd will be held On Monday 3 December…
Read More
Call for Nominations
October 10, 2018
Australian Landfill Owners Association Call for Nominations – Director Elections 2018 Annual General Meeting – ACN 134 694 956 The Australian Landfill…
Read More
Draft amendments to the Safeguard Mechanism
September 4, 2018
ALOA’ submission on the Consultation on exposure draft amendments to the Safeguard Mechanism
Read More
Submission Emissions Reduction Fund landfill gas method review
June 19, 2018
Click here to view ALOA’s submission
Read More
Emissions Reduction Fund Safeguard Mechanism Submission
March 29, 2018
To view ALOA’s submission on the Emissions Reduction Fund Safeguard Mechanism Consultation click here
Read More
PFAS National Environmental Management Plan
March 21, 2018
Click here to view ALOA’s response to the PFAS Environmental Management Plan
Read More
New Minimum standards for managing construction and demolition waste in NSW
February 7, 2018
Click here to view letter recently received from the Office of Hon Gabrielle Upton regarding ALOA’s input into the New…
Read More
ALOA AGM – Chairman’s Address
December 18, 2017
Click here to view the minutes of ALOA’s 2017 AGM – including the Chairman’s address by Phil Carbins.
Read More
PFAS – Regulation Impact Statement
December 18, 2017
Click here to view ALOA’s submission to the Department of Environment and Energy in response to the Regulation Impact Statement on…
Read More
Submission – Construction waste management reforms
December 11, 2017
Click here to view ALOA’s submission the the EPA NSW in response to the Draft Regulations and Draft Standards for managing…
Read More
Submission Construction Waste Management Reforms NSW
December 11, 2017
View ALOA’s submission to the NSW EPA here
Read More
PFAS – Regulation Impact Statement
December 11, 2017
View ALOA’s submission to the Department of Environment and Energy on the Regulation Impact Statement here
Read More
ALOA AGM 11 Dec, 10am AEDT
November 5, 2017
The Annual General Meeting of the members of the Australian Landfill Owners Association Ltd will be held: On Monday 11 December…
Read More
ALOA seeks minimum standards for managing construction demolition and waste in NSW
October 27, 2017
ALOA has collaborated with the National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) and the Waste Contractors and Recyclers Association (WCRA)…
Read More
ALOA Call for Nominations
October 27, 2017
The ALOA Board is calling for nominations for the ALOA Board for a two year term. Nominations closes Monday 13…
Read More
PFAS Submission
September 23, 2017
Click here to view ALOA’s PFAS National Environmental Management Plan Submission
Read More
NSW Landfill Seminar – 11/10/17
September 22, 2017
ALOA is holding a NSW Landfill Seminar Wednesday 11 October 9.15am – 3pm VENUE Lucas Heights Landfill 19 Little Forest…
Read More
ALOA’s response to the Senate Standing Committees Enquiry on Environment and Communication
September 21, 2017
Click here to view ALOA’s submission Click here to view the Senate Committee’s response
Read More
ALOA’s submission in response to the Energy from Waste Enquiry
September 21, 2017
Click here to view ALOA’s response
Read More
Queensland investigation into interstate waste transportation
September 21, 2017
Click here to view ALOA’s submission
Read More
ALOA appoints new CEO
June 19, 2017
ALOA is delighted to announce the appointment of Colin Sweet as new CEO. Colin has a wealth of experience ini…
Read More
ALOA farewells Max Spedding
March 16, 2017
After nine years at the helm, ALOA farewells CEO Max Spedding. The Board would like to thank Max for his…
Read More
ALOA recruiting new CEO
March 16, 2017
ALOA is seeking to appoint a new CEO. To apply for this exciting and challenging role Click here. Applications close Friday 24…
Read More
SA Waste Reform Bill
January 30, 2017
ALOA’s submission on SA Waste Reform Amendement Bill
Read More
Chairman’s Address & AGM Minutes
December 20, 2016
Click here to view full AGM Minutes_191216 Welcome to the eighth Annual General Meeting of the Australian Landfill Owners Association…
Read More
Chairman’s Address
December 20, 2016
Welcome to the eighth Annual General Meeting of the Australian Landfill Owners Association (ALOA). ALOA was incorporated in December 2008…
Read More
October Member Update
October 25, 2016
Inside Election of Directors Annual General Meeting Changes to Constitution E-waste Bans from Landfill Landfill and Carbon Best Practice Workshop…
Read More
2016 AGM and Director Elections
October 21, 2016
The Australian Landfill Owners Association’s (ALOA) Annual General Meeting will be held ON Monday, buy 19 December 2016 at 10 am…
Read More
ALOA Victorian Seminar 29/11/16
October 19, 2016
To attend our Victorian Landfill Seminar on 29/11/16 click here Download flyer Date Tuesday 29 November, medications 2016 Time 10am-5pm (ALOA members)…
Read More
National waste report submission, 12/09/16
September 20, 2016
Submission – National waste report, cheapest Department of the Environment and Energy, 12/09/16
Read More
Audit Requirements 19/09/16
September 20, 2016
Waste Industry Protocol – Suggested audit-requirments
Read More
NSW – New reporting and waste levy requirements 19/10/16
September 20, 2016
Letter to NSW Environment Protection Authority 19/10/16
Read More
SA Landfill Levy 12/07/16
July 20, 2016
ALOA’s submission to Mr Ian Hunter MLC, Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation regarding the announcement to increase the Adelaide Landfill Levy. ALOA’s…
Read More
Submission to Infrastructure Victoria June 2016
June 20, 2016
ALOA’s submission to Infrastructure Victoria Feedback to the document “All things considered published in May 2016”
Read More
Emission intensity guidelines 15/04/16
April 20, 2016
Guidelines – Emission Intensity Benchmark Guidelines
Read More
Meeting with Mark Butler MP 12/04/16
April 20, 2016
Briefing note Hon Mark Butler, online MP, Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy . 12/04/16
Read More
Meeting with Adam Bandt 12/04/16
April 20, 2016
Briefing Note – meeting with Adam Bandt MP, this Greens climate and energy spokesperson, 12/04/16
Read More
Climate Change Policy Review Submission 12/02/16
February 20, 2016
Submission to the Climate Change Authority – Special Review, ed February 17, 2016,
Read More
Future Carbon Policy 24/02/16
February 20, 2016
Letter Hon Mark Butler, treat MP on Future Carbon Policy, this 24/02/16 Letter Senator Di Natale, Leader of the Greens…
Read More
Closure Options 6/02/15
January 20, 2016
Closure options – Handling of Early Collected Carbon Tax Charged held by Landfill Operators
Read More