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Update on resumption of activities at Recycal Pty Ltd

Recycal Pty Ltd, a scrap metal processor in the North of the State, has been given approval by the EPA to resume shredding and processing activities from 10 June 2026. (11/6/2026)

EPA considers proposal for Copping Interim Composting Facility

A delegate of the Board of the EPA has concluded assessment of a proposal by Southern Waste Solutions to develop an interim composting facility at the existing Copping Landfill in the Sorell municipality. (2/6/2026)

EPA releases final monitoring results and Environmental Risk Assessment on the antibiotic florfenicol

The EPA has released its Environmental Risk Assessment on the use of the antibiotic florfenicol to treat Piscirickettsia salmonis (P. salmonis) at nine salmon farm leases in southern Tasmania. (21/5/2026)

EPA considers proposal for a sawmill and pyrolysis facility, Huonville

A delegate of the Board of the EPA has concluded assessment of a proposal by The New Black Biochar Pty Ltd, and Dovetail Timbers Pty Ltd in the Huon Valley Council municipality. (20/5/2026)

EPA considers proposal for wood optimisation hub at the Massy-Greene Woodchip Mill site, South Burnie

The EPA Board has concluded its assessment of a proposal by Pentarch Logistics Pty Ltd for a proposed wood optimisation hub at South Burnie in the Burnie City Council municipality. (12/5/2026)

Nominations opening soon for the 2026 EPA Sustainability Awards

Is your business or community organisation our next sustainability champion? (11/5/2026)

EPA considers proposal for Tyre Recycling Facility Upgrade, Bridgewater

A delegate of the Board of the EPA has concluded assessment of a proposal by Tyrecycle Pty Ltd in the Brighton Council municipality. (1/5/2026)

EPA considers proposal for Logie Farm Quarry, Richmond and Orielton

A delegate of the Board of the EPA has concluded assessment of a proposal by Gowing Bros Ltd for Logie Farm Quarry, in the Sorell Council and Clarence City Council municipalities. (28/4/2026)

EPA considers proposal for Alternate Fuels Project, Railton

The Board of the Environment Protection Authority has concluded its assessment of a proposal by Cement Australia Pty Ltd for the Alternate Fuels Project at the Railton Cement Works in Kentish municipality. (24/4/2026)

EPA considers proposal for Hazell Bros Asphalt and RAP Processing Plant, Bridgewater

A delegate of the Board of the EPA has concluded assessment of a proposal by Hazell Bros Group Pty Ltd for an asphalt and reclaimed asphalt pavement processing plant in the Brighton Council area. (17/3/2026)

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