ASBG's submission on the Review of the NSW Waste Levy included the following recommendations:
- The philosophy for the waste levy change from punishing waste to landfill to also support certain waste types which have no real alternative to to landfill with a levy discount To generally follow the Queensland model of 50% levy reduction for recycling residues and more.
- Levy discounts to include industrial wastes from a site where a standard of waste minimisation has been achieved.
- That the levy not increase more than the current CPI rate.
- The waste levy be hypothecated to NSW waste management actions and outcomes.
- A new waste authority be formed to prepare strategic plans, allocate financing, require cooperation from Councils, assist in gaining planning approvals in relation to all waste infrastructure and its management.
- Ensure that adequate and appropriate waste infrastructure is located reasonably close to its generation locations. This also includes the urgent siting of new landfills for the greater Sydney area and other waste management facilities like Energy from Waste etc.
- Ensure appropriate recycling facilities or other waste management options are made available to reduce waste to landfill where practical.
- The liquid waste levy be removed, as it is a punitive measure against industry.
- Avoidance of long haul and export of wastes and residues outside of the local areas and especially NSW
 ASBG Submission on the Review of the NSW Waste Levy 2024 | 1218 kB |
