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Waste-to-energy in Australia: how it works, where new incinerators could go, and how they stack up
Every year, Australia buries millions of tonnes of waste in landfills. But these sites are filling fast, recycling has its own limitations, and most waste export is banned. So councils and state governments are looking for alternatives.
May 22, 2025