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WA Residents Warned: New Environmental Regulations Come into Effect
Residents in Western Australia are advised that new environmental regulations have come into effect, aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment.
New Regulations in Effect
The regulations came into force on Monday to Friday between 0800-1700 hours, excluding public holidays. Waste disposal operators must adhere to strict guidelines when accepting and processing waste.
Key Requirements
- Waste accepted onto premises must meet specific criteria, including quantity limits and specifications.
- Operators must maintain an undisturbed separation distance between waste and water tables, surface water bodies.
- Weekly collection of windblown or washed away waste is mandatory.
Incinerated Waste Processing
Incinerated waste must be processed at temperatures above:
- 850°C for clinical waste or putrescible waste
- 1100°C for chemical waste, pharmaceutical waste, cytotoxic waste, or any waste with a content of more than 1% halogenated organic substances.
Additionally, incineration efficiency must be no less than 95%, and stack temperatures must be no less than 400°C during incineration.
Prohibited Materials
Operators are prohibited from incinerating:
- Batteries
- Paint
- Mobile phones
- Ink cartridges
- Tyres
- Computers or computer accessories
- Glass and aluminium cans, unless authorized by the manufacturer’s specifications for waste type segregation
What You Need to Know
- New environmental regulations come into effect on Monday to Friday between 0800-1700 hours, excluding public holidays.
- Waste disposal operators must adhere to strict guidelines when accepting and processing waste.
- Waste accepted onto premises must meet specific criteria, including quantity limits and specifications.
- Operators must maintain an undisturbed separation distance between waste and water tables, surface water bodies.
- Weekly collection of windblown or washed away waste is mandatory.
- Incinerated waste must be processed at temperatures above 850°C for clinical waste or putrescible waste, and above 1100°C for chemical waste, pharmaceutical waste, cytotoxic waste, or any waste with a content of more than 1% halogenated organic substances.
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