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New South Wales waste and recycling initiatives

Overview

The New South Wales government is advancing initiatives to promote a circular economy and improve waste management. In September 2026, the state launched public consultations for a proposed mandatory solar panel recycling scheme. This product stewardship framework would hold manufacturers and importers financially responsible for the collection and recycling of photovoltaic waste to recover materials like silver, silicon, and glass.

Following this, the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) initiated a six-week consultation for the second chapter of its Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan. This specific draft focuses on addressing landfill capacity constraints and infrastructure shortages within regional areas. The plan aims to mitigate high transport costs and underinvestment to ensure regional residents can participate in the circular economy.

Entities

New South Wales · New South Wales Government · New South Wales Environment Protection Authority · Minns Labor Government · NSW Environment Protection Authority

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    NSW EPA seeks feedback on regional waste and recycling plan

    The NSW EPA is seeking public feedback on a draft plan to improve regional waste infrastructure, increase recycling, and address landfill capacity shortages across New South Wales.

  2. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    New South Wales proposes Australia’s first mandatory solar panel recycling scheme

    New South Wales has opened consultation on Australia’s first mandatory solar panel recycling scheme, requiring manufacturers to fund the collection and recovery of end-of-life photovoltaic waste.

Sources

australianmanufacturing.com.au · ecogeneration.com.au · ibtimes.com.au · janellesaffin.com.au · nctimes.com.au · pv-magazine-australia.com · reneweconomy.com.au · sustainabilitymatters.net.au · wastemanagementreview.com.au