Grants bolster waste recovery efforts

A total of $2.3 million will be provided to infrastructure projects to support the waste and resource recovery sector in Tasmania.

Minister for Environment Madeleine Ogilvie said the Tasmanian Government was reinvesting the landfill levy via grants which provide support to businesses and councils so valuable resources are diverted from landfill.

“Our Government is delivering a range of projects in the pipeline that will make a difference for Tasmanians and which support a circular economy, science and innovation,” Minister Ogilvie said.

“The grants form part of the Tasmanian Government and the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board’s support for the waste and resource recovery sector in Tasmania.

“We are working together to move our State forward and these grants continue to be rolled out, supporting the upgrade of facilities, purchase of specialist equipment and collection services.”

The second round of the High Priority Infrastructure Grants Program opened for applications earlier this year, following the success of the first round of grants in 2024.

High Priority Infrastructure Grants Round 2 was open to applicants that currently operate a Tasmanian waste and resource recovery facility that receives more than 1000 tonnes of material per year.

The following nine successful applicants will receive grants from $50,000 to $500,000: