You can apply to the EPA for a resource recovery order and resource recovery exemption if there is no current order and exemption for your planned re-use of a waste.
An order and exemption are only appropriate where the re-use:
- is genuine, rather than a means of waste disposal
- is beneficial or fit-for-purpose, and
- will not cause harm to human health or the environment.
Before beginning your application
- check there is no current order or exemption for the waste you wish to re-use
- ensure you have any necessary development consent, approval from relevant regulatory authorities and permission from the owner and occupier of the place where the waste will be re-used, and
- contact the EPA to discuss your proposal by emailing waste.exemptions@epa.nsw.gov.au
Submitting your application
Your application for an order and exemption must be submitted online through eConnect EPA. We may ask for more information after reviewing your application.
Useful guidelines
Applying to re-use waste as a soil amendment or fill
- Resource recovery Orders and Exemptions for the land application of waste materials as fill (PDF 888KB)
- Resource recovery Orders and Exemptions for the land application of waste materials as a fertiliser or soil amendment (PDF 1MB)
Applying to re-use waste as an eligible waste fuel
For advice on applying or other queries, e-mail waste.exemptions@epa.nsw.gov.au or phone Environment Line on 131 555.
Start an application
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Otherwise, you need to register before you can start a new application