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Queensland sets 65 pc recycling target as waste outstrips growth
The Queensland government announced a new waste strategy on June 17, 2026, aiming for a 65 percent reduction in landfill waste over the next decade. Environment Minister Andrew Powell stated that the plan will invest nearly $488 million to help councils implement these changes. Last financial year, Queensland generated approximately 10.25 million tonnes of waste, reflecting a 4.5 percent increase.
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