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Amendments to the Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste) Regulations 2004
The Department of Environment and Conservation is currently reviewing the Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste) Regulations 2004 and will be implementing amendments relating to the removal of Regulation 3(1) and 3(2) relating to powers of the Chief Executive Officer and an increase in the Schedule of Fees to achieve full cost recovery for the controlled waste functions.
This document provides full details of the proposed amendments.
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The Controlled Waste Regulations apply to a controlled waste that is produced by, or as a result of:-
An industrial or commercial activity
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A medical, nursing, dental, veterinary, pharmaceutical or other related activity
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Activities carried out on or at a laboratory
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An apparatus for the treatment of sewage.
Controlled Waste is defined as all liquid waste, and any waste that cannot be disposed as a Class I, II or III landfill site. Controlled Waste also includes asbestos, clinical or related waste, tyres and waste that has been immobilised or encapsulated.Our Role
The Department of Environment and Conservation regulates the transportation of wastes that may cause environmental or health risks. It does so through the application of the Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste) Regulations 2004. The Regulations provide for the licensing of Carriers, Drivers and Vehicles involved in the transportation of controlled waste on public roads.
The objectives of the Controlled Waste Regulations are:
- To ensure the safe transportation of controlled waste to an approved location
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To monitor and track controlled waste to prevent unauthorised discharge into the environment
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To collate information to assist the Government in identifying priority waste management issues in Western Australia
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To provide an even and competitive system for companies in the waste management industry.
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