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Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for waste avoidance and resource recovery; establish the Waste Authority; provide for waste services by local governments; provide for levies on waste; repeal the Environmental Protection (Landfill) Levy Act 1998; and provide for related and consequential matters.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Waste management Waste prevention Institution Authorization/permit Policy/planning Pollution control Royalties/fees
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act aims to contribute to sustainability and the protection of human health and the environment by promoting the most efficient use of resources, reducing environmental harm including pollution through waste, etc.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.wa.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Regulations 2008.

Legislation | Australia | 2008 (2019)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Authorization/permit, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery (Container Deposit Scheme) Regulations 2019.

Legislation | Australia | 2019 (2022)

Keyword: Beverages, Packaging/labelling, Waste prevention, Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX