This program supports NSW local councils in the waste levy area to deliver waste and recycling solutions that support transition towards a circular economy and contribute to achieving NSW Government’s waste priorities.
April 2026
What was approved
Approved for Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, in partnership with local charities and businesses, will pilot a series of events where residents can drop off unwanted items for reuse, repair or recycling. These events will benefit residents, Council and its partners by reducing waste to landfill, increasing donations and strengthening the local circular economy.
$43,890 was approved by
NSW EPADate approved
April 2026Location of the project
Port Macquarie 2444Location of the recipient
Port Macquarie 2444About the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
30
Local Government Waste Solutions Fund Round 4
Program term
01/07/2027March 2026
What was approved
Approved for Ballina Shire Council
This project will examine logistics, including transport, possible points of aggregation, and costs of shared pathways to identified processors for construction and demolition waste and other hard to recover materials such as hard plastic, solar panels, mattresses and textiles. This project is in collaboration with Ballina, Byron, Richmond Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, and Tweed councils
$140,352 was approved by
NSW EPADate approved
March 2026Location of the project
Ballina 2478Location of the recipient
Ballina 2478About the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
30
Local Government Waste Solutions Fund Round 4
Program term
01/07/2027What was approved
Approved for BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL
This project aims to unlock the current limited use of high content recycled road materials by evaluating and demonstrating its long-term performance, undertaking laboratory studies and implementing new high recycled content onto road networks. It supports circular economy goals by validating long-term performance, enabling broader adoption of sustainable construction practices.
$200,000 was approved by
NSW EPADate approved
March 2026Location of the project
Blacktown 2148Location of the recipient
Blacktown 2148About the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
30
Local Government Waste Solutions Fund Round 4
Program term
01/07/2027What was approved
Approved for City of Canterbury-Bankstown
This project is to trial the use of new technology on side arm trucks to scan bins for the presence of batteries prior to collection. It will also include trialing a similar device to scan bulky waste prior to collection. This project is in collaboration with Penrith and Ku-ring-gai councils
$400,000 was approved by
NSW EPADate approved
March 2026Location of the project
Bankstown 2200Location of the recipient
Campsie 2194About the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
30
Local Government Waste Solutions Fund Round 4
Program term
01/07/2027What was approved
Approved for HUNTER JOINT ORGANISATION
This project will update and integrate regional waste and resource recovery data, combining existing datasets with new information captured through geospatial mapping. Through analysis, stakeholder engagement, and a dedicated circular data portal, it will enable better resource recovery pathways and deliver practical circular economy solutions in the Hunter Region. This project is in collaboration with Central Coast, Cessnock, Newcastle, Dungog, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Midcoast, Muswellbrook, Port Stephens, Singleton and Upper Hunter Shire councils.
$298,892 was approved by
NSW EPADate approved
March 2026Location of the project
Thornton 2322Location of the recipient
Thornton 2322About the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
30
Local Government Waste Solutions Fund Round 4
Program term
01/07/2027What was approved
Approved for Illawarra Shoalhaven Joint Organisation
The immense economic value being buried in our landfills demands immediate action. This project will move beyond theory, deploying pilot hubs and data-driven insights to build the essential infrastructure for a circular precinct. This grant will catalyse this work, forging a resilient, circular, low-carbon roadmap for regional Australia. This project is in collaboration with Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, and Shoalhaven councils
$400,000 was approved by
NSW EPADate approved
March 2026Location of the project
Kiama 2533, Port Kembla 2505Location of the recipient
Kiama 2533About the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
30
Local Government Waste Solutions Fund Round 4
Program term
01/07/2027What was approved
Approved for Inner West Council
This project will pilot a model to divert reusable furniture and white goods from Council clean-ups, before they reach the kerb. The model will be integrated into booking systems and trial AI for triage. Collaborating with The Bower, items will be repaired and redistributed to communities in need. This project is in collaboration with Canada Bay Council
$399,996 was approved by
NSW EPADate approved
March 2026Location of the project
Petersham 2049Location of the recipient
Petersham 2049About the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
30
Local Government Waste Solutions Fund Round 4
Program term
01/07/2027What was approved
Approved for Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council and UNSW will pioneer a pyrolytic process to turn flock generated from shredding of mattresses into carbon for Green Ceramic pavers. This circular solution reduces landfill, produces usable pavers, and provides a scalable model that benefits communities, industry, and the environment through circular, innovation and sustainable infrastructure.
$200,000 was approved by
NSW EPADate approved
March 2026Location of the project
Len Waters Estate 2171, Liverpool 2170Location of the recipient
Liverpool 2170About the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
30
Local Government Waste Solutions Fund Round 4
Program term
01/07/2027What was approved
Approved for Muswellbrook Shire Council
Muswellbrook Shire Council will establish the Circular Solutions Accelerator strategy with The Melt to explore start-up-led approaches to problematic waste streams—organics and HDPE plastics. The project will determine the feasibility and develop the systems to trial scalable solutions, develop probity-compliant pathways and deliver a replicable model advancing NSW’s circular economy.
$145,000 was approved by
NSW EPADate approved
March 2026Location of the project
Muswellbrook 2333Location of the recipient
Muswellbrook 2333About the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
30
Local Government Waste Solutions Fund Round 4
Program term
01/07/2027What was approved
Approved for Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC)
This project includes innovative training and engagement strategies to build capacity and expertise in local government to ensure that new apartment developments are well designed for the storage and collection of waste and other material streams. Better designed buildings enables residents to recycle easily and participate in the circular economy. This project is in collaboration with Burwood, Bayside, City of Sydney, Canada Bay, Canterbury Bankstown, Georges River, Inner West, Randwick, Sutherland, Strathfield, Waverley and Woollahra councils.
$158,000 was approved by
NSW EPADate approved
March 2026Location of the project
Eveleigh 2015, Sydney 2000Location of the recipient
Eveleigh 2015About the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
30
Local Government Waste Solutions Fund Round 4
Program term
01/07/2027