Gunnedah hears about circular economy, FOGO rollout, battery fire risks at 2025 waste conference
Battery fire hazards, organic waste collection and promotion of a circular economy were high on the discussion list at the 2025 Waste Conference. Councillor Ann Luke attended on behalf of Gunnedah Shire Council said waste was not something any local government could ignore. “Gunnedah is doing waste well, it is important that we continue to support the great team we have to tackle the ever-increasing rules, regulations and constraints of the industry,” Cr Luke said. Cr Luke’s report to council highlighted how the NSW Government through NSW Environment Protection Agency (EPA) was working towards general and specific targets to achieve […]