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Important to note:
The following regulations have been updated:
- Environment Protection (Fees and Levy) Regulations 1994
- Environment Protection (General) Regulations 1994
- Environment Protection (Exempt Classes of Persons and Activities) Regulations 2001
- Environment Protection (Site Contamination) Regulations 2008
- Environment Protection (Beverage Container) Regulations 2008
In all cases where any of the above appears in any publication, these have been replaced by the Environment Protection Regulations 2009 from 1 September 2009.
Container deposit legislation—a South Australian environmental success story
Document: Container deposit - Information sheet (published 01.03.04)
EPA 074/10: This information sheet tells the history of container recycling in South Australia, up to the successful present-day refund system.
Consultancy report: Collection industry arrangements under Container Deposit Legislation
Document: Container deposit - Report (published 01.01.05)
In September 2003, Hudson Howells was appointed by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to undertake a consultancy on Collection Arrangements (with Emphasis on Sorting Requirements) for Used Beverage Containers Under Container Deposit Legislation (CDL).
Community awareness and acceptance of Container Deposit Legislation
Document: Container deposit - Report (published 01.08.04)
The following summary covers the findings of the report on community awareness and acceptance of the Container Deposit Legislation (CDL) and any extension to the CDL.
Consultancy report: Container deposit legislation: Economic and environmental impact
Document: Container deposit - Report (published 01.03.00)
This summary report details the major findings of the review conducted by Phillip Hudson Consulting, in association with Cole Solicitors, on the Economic and Environmental Impacts of the Beverage Provisions of the Environment Protection Act 1993 (Container Deposit Legislation (CDL)) in South Australia.
Collection depots
Document: Container deposit - Guideline (published 14.06.11)
EPA 955/11: This guideline is intended to assist applicants in completing the Application for approval of a collection depot.
Beverage container approval
Document: Container deposit - Guideline (published 14.06.11)
EPA 954 /12: This guideline is intended to assist applicants in completing the Application for approval of class of container.
Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy 2010: Guidelines on the assessment of resource recovery facilities
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 07.05.12)
This document provides guidance to the waste and resource recovery industry and other activities undertaking resource recovery on when approval is required under clause 11 of the Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy 2010.
guide_resource_assessment.pdf (107.4 kb)
Australian Packaging Covenant Action Plan July 2010 - June 2015
Document: Waste - Report (published 27.03.12)
The Government of South Australia is an original signatory to the National Packaging Covenant, now known as the Australian Packaging Covenant (the Covenant). The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is charged with implementing Covenant obligations on behalf of the Government.
EPA Annual Report 2004-2005
Document: Corporate - Report (published 20.03.12)
This report provides an overview of the work of the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) as the body responsible for administering the Environment Protection Act 1993 (EP Act) for the period 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2005.
EPA Annual Report 2010-2011
Document: Corporate - Report (published 11.11.11)
It is with pleasure that I present you with the Annual Report of the Environment Protection Authority for the period 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011.
Collection depots–reverse vending machine (RVM)
Document: Container deposit - Guideline (published 14.06.11)
EPA 956/11: This guideline is intended to assist applicants in completing the Application for approval of a collection depot–reverse vending machine (RVM).
EPA Annual Report 2009-2010
Document: Corporate - Report (published 01.03.11)
It is with pleasure that I present you with the Annual Report of the Environment Protection Authority for the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010.
EPA Monitor, April 2010
Document: Corporate - Media/news (published 21.04.10)
EPA welcomes new Minister.
epa_monitor_005.pdf (158.5 kb)
Compliance and enforcement regulatory options and tools
Document: Licensing - Guideline (published 24.11.09)
This document provides a description of the regulatory tools and options available to the EPA and administering agencies according to the legislation, and how the tools and options may be linked.
Response to submissions on the Draft Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy
Document: Waste - Public consultation (published 01.08.09)
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) prepared a draft Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy (the draft EPP) under the Environment Protection Act 1993. The draft EPP was on public consultation from 7 November 2008 until 20 February 2009.
waste_policy_response.pdf (1.8 mb)
EPA Annual Report 2007-2008
Document: Corporate - Report (published 01.09.08)
I am delighted to present the Environment Protection Authority Annual Report for 2007-08
SA leads national push for container deposit legislation, 10 April 2008
Document: Corporate - Media/news (published 10.04.08)
South Australia will be pushing for national adoption of container deposit legislation when Australian and New Zealand Environment Ministers meet in Melbourne next Thursday.
Drink container deposit increases to 10 cents, 12 February 2008
Document: Corporate - Media/news (published 12.02.08)
The State Government is increasing the incentive for South Australians to keep recycling by doubling the current 5-cent deposit on drink containers to 10 cents, the first increase since the scheme began in 1977.
EPA Annual Report 2006-2007
Document: Corporate - Report (published 01.09.07)
I am delighted to present the Environment Protection Authority Annual Report for 2006−07.
EPA Annual Report 2005-2006
Document: Corporate - Report (published 01.09.06)
This report provides an overview of the work of the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) as the body responsible for administering the Environment Protection Act 1993 (EP Act) for the period 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006.
Round-table Conference Report 2004
Document: Corporate - Report (published 01.12.04)
The focus of this year’s Round-table was the role the EPA has in contributing to sustainability, and to gain feedback from representative stakeholders on emerging strategic issues pertinent to environment protection and enhancement.
EPA Annual Report 2003-2004
Document: Corporate - Report (published 01.09.04)
This report provides an overview of the work of the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) as the body responsible for administering the Environment Protection Act 1993 (the Act) and the Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982 (the RPC Act) for the period 1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004.
State of the Environment SA Report 2003
Document: Corporate - Report (published 01.11.03)
Energy is essential to the operation of modern built environments; it ultimately provides goods, services, transport and comfort.
State of the Environment SA Report 2003
Document: Corporate - Report (published 01.11.03)
Consistent with the Government’s commitment to openness and accountability, and to meet community expectations for a clean and healthy environment and the sustainable use of natural resources, the Government has prepared a formal response to the State of the Environment Report’s 116 recommendations.
EPA Annual Report 2002-2003
Document: Corporate - Report (published 01.09.03)
This report provides an overview of the work of the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) as the body charged with administering the Environment Protection Act 1993 for the period 1 July 2002 to 30 June 2003.
annualreport0203.pdf (943.1 kb)
Community education and awareness strategy for waste management
Document: Waste - Report (published 03.07.03)
URS Australia Pty Limited (URS) was commissioned by the South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Waste to Resources Committee (WRC) in October 2002 to prepare a community education and awareness strategy for waste management in SA to assist the State Government in formulating the State Waste Strategy.
Round-table Conference Report 2002
Document: Corporate - Report (published 01.01.03)
Our theme for this year's Round-table, "challenges and opportunities for a more effective EPA", allowed participants to consider their experience of working with the EPA and offer advice on our future directions.
Consultancy report: Survey and audit of kerbside waste and recycling practices
Document: Waste - Report (published 01.12.02)
In order to identify strategic projects and establish a baseline for sustainable and cost effective kerbside recycling systems, Nolan-ITU, in association with Waste Audit and Consultancy Services, was engaged by the JRG, through the South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA), to undertake a review of kerbside services and systems in South Australia and to conduct a comprehensive audit of kerbside materials.
EPA Annual Report 1999-2000
Document: Corporate - Report (published 01.02.01)
This report is structured to give an overview of the many issues that have been dealt with by the Environment Protection Authority in 1999-2000.
Environmental Guidelines for Collection Depots
Document: Container deposit - Guideline (published 01.10.00)
There are approximately 120 premises approved as collection depots under the Beverage Container provisions of the Environment Protection Act 1993. These depots collect beverage containers sold in South Australia and bearing refund markings, and pay refunds to consumers on behalf of the beverage industry.
