Welcome to the website of the North East Waste Forum (NEWF), a group of councils on the North Coast of New South Wales, working together towards cost-effective waste management solutions. The group has a voluntary membership, and aims to achieve the development and implementation of local and regionally based solutions to waste management. The member councils include: Ballina Shire Council, Byron Shire Council, Clarence Valley Council, Richmond Valley Council and Tweed Shire Council. The NEWF also has strong ties to other neighbouring councils as well as other Regional Waste Management Groups.
Please feel free to explore the site or contact us for further information.
:: Latest News ::
It's time to clean out your household chemicals... READ MORE
The 2008-2009 NEWF Annual Report is now available for download. READ MORE...
NEWF launches Regional Resource Recovery Projects Electronic Waste and Compact Fluorescent Lamps and Fluorescent Tubes can now be recycled across the NEWF Region. READ MORE...
Regional Waste Plan. NEWF and member Councils have completed the revision of the Regional Waste Strategy for 2009-2012 READ MORE...
The all new Green House Waste Education Program is here READ MORE...
Eco-friendly Youth Project wins LGSA Award READ MORE...
:: Links to Council websites The North East Waste Forum works on behalf of the following NSW North Coast Councils.