What types of waste are classified as EPA hazardous waste in Victoria?

EPA hazardous waste includes waste oils, solvents, paints, acids, laboratory chemicals and coolants. If your business generates any of these, legal duties apply from the moment that waste is created on your site.

What replaced prescribed industrial waste under Victorian law?

When the Environment Protection Act 2017 came into force in July 2021, prescribed industrial waste was retired. Higher risk materials are now classified as reportable priority waste. If your procedures still use the old term, they need updating before your next EPA inspection.

Am I legally responsible for where my hazardous waste ends up?

Yes. Your duty as the waste producer continues after collection. You must confirm waste goes to a permitted facility via an authorised transporter. If it is mishandled or dumped illegally, your business can face fines and remediation orders regardless of who moved it.

What records does my business need to keep for hazardous waste disposal?

Reportable priority waste movements must be logged through EPA Victoria's electronic tracking system. You should also keep records of waste classification, transporter permissions and facility licences - these are what an EPA officer will request during an inspection.

What are the penalties for non-compliant hazardous waste disposal in Victoria?

Penalties scale with the severity of the breach. Illegal dumping, untracked movements and use of unlicensed facilities can attract substantial fines for both the company and individual officers, plus remediation orders requiring you to fund any clean-up cost.

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