Waste Reduction and Recycling Regulation 2011.

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Waste disposal Waste management Waste prevention Policy/planning Pollution control Recycling/reuse Royalties/fees

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific

Entry into force notes

This Regulation enters into force on 1 December 2011.

Abstract

This Regulation implements various provisions of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act, 2011. The Regulation, consisting of 6 Parts divided into 45 sections, provides for: types of waste; designation of areas by local governments for general or green waste collection; obligations of operators of waste disposal sites; strategic planning for waste reduction and recycling; reporting about waste management; etc.

Full text

English

Website

www.legislation.qld.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011.

Legislation | Australia | 2011 (2021)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Recycling/reuse, Special fund, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Regulation 2000.

Legislation | Australia | 2000 (2013)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Waste non-domestic sources, Transport/storage, Waste domestic sources, Early warning system

Source: FAO, FAOLEX