A national snapshot of hazardous waste says tighter pollutant controls could 'fundamentally change' how biosolids are managed and describes saline water from coal seam gas projects as an enormous challenge.
Environment groups have criticised the lack of public progress and the secrecy surrounding two important reviews that were launched months ago by the Federal Government.
Tellus Holdings, which is seeking approval to geosequester hazardous waste in the Northern Territory, says it would be open to receiving the huge stockpile of HCB waste held by Orica in Sydney.
Orica today launched a fresh attempt to dispose of more than 10,000 tonnes of hazardous waste stockpiled in Sydney, applying for approval to export an initial 135 tonnes to Finland for destruction.
Tellus Holdings plans to establish Australia's first privately-operated landfill capable of handling low-level radioactive waste and persistent organic pollutants sourced from around the country.