Waste Sector Warns Diesel Shortage Could Disrupt Trash Collection

‘Ensuring continuity of waste and recycling services is not optional,’ said Gayle Sloan, CEO of the waste disposal peak body.
Waste Sector Warns Diesel Shortage Could Disrupt Trash Collection
A driver fills up tanks at pumps in a Shell gas station on Parramatta Road in Sydney, Australia on March 10, 2026. George Chan/Getty Images
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Australia’s peak bodies for waste collection have warned that ongoing diesel fuel issues could lead to less trash being collected and potential health risks.

Representatives from the sector penned an open letter to Energy Minister Chris Bowen, saying there could be just weeks or days before services are significantly impacted.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.