Controlled wastes
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The Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) is reviewing and reforming the Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste) Regulations 2004 to increase their effectiveness in managing the controlled waste transport industry and to improve environmental outcomes. As part of this process, DEC carried out a stakeholder consultation period between 12 October 2009 and 29 January 2010. A copy of the initial stakeholder invitation to comment can be accessed via the link below:
After collation of the stakeholder submissions, DEC has prepared a stakeholder submission summary report. A copy of this report can be accessed via the link below:
For a detailed overview of submission data, click on the following link below:
A copy of the Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste) Regulations 2004 can be downloaded from the State Law Publisher's website at http://www.slp.wa.gov.au/legislation/agency.nsf/dec_menu.htmlx DEC would like to thank all participants who contributed their time in providing submissions into this review process. The Controlled Waste Regulations apply to a controlled waste that is produced by, or as a result of:
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 roleThe 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:
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