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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In all cases where any of the above appears in any publication, these have been replaced by the Environment Protection Regulations 2009 from 1 September 2009.
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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.
Amendment to Schedule 2 of the Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy 2010 to exclude certain rural areas of the Adelaide Hills Council ar
Document: Legislation - Public Consultation (published 19.07.11)
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking comment on a proposed amendment to Schedule 2 of the Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy 2010 (the Policy) to exclude Council kerbside collected waste from certain rural areas of the Adelaide Hills Council, where a recyclables service is provided, from resource recovery requirements of the Policy (Clause 11).
adelaide_hills_exclusion.pdf (306.5 kb)
Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy 2010: Guidelines on handling wastes banned from landfills
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 07.05.12)
This document informs the waste and resource recovery industry on what must be done to determine when banned wastes may be disposed of to landfill.
guide_banned_waste.pdf (157.5 kb)
Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy 2010: Guidelines on resource recovery processing requirements
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 07.05.12)
This document provides guidance to the waste and resource recovery industry when undertaking resource recovery.
guide_resource_processing.pdf (103.4 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.
Analysis of Resource Recovery Activities Servicing Metropolitan Adelaide
Document: Waste - Report (published 06.03.12)
The purpose of Clauses 11 and 12 of the Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy 2010 (W2REPP) is, in essence, that all suitable waste material from the Adelaide metropolitan area be subject to resource recovery before disposal to landfill.
resource_recovery.pdf (1.7 mb)
Yalumba Accredited Sustainability Licence
Document: Corporate - Other (published 14.02.12)
The Yalumba Wine Company commits to meeting the conditions of their two EPA Accredited Licences and implementing the environmental sustainability agreement.
yalumba_sustainability.pdf (4.8 mb)
EPA moves to exempt Adelaide Hills from green bin requirement in rural areas, 20 July 2011
Document: Corporate - Media/news (published 20.07.11)
The Environment Protection Authority is moving to amend its Waste to Resources policy to exempt the rural properties within the Adelaide Hills Council area from a green bin requirement.
media_20jul2011.pdf (102.6 kb)
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, December 2010
Document: Corporate - Media/news (published 14.12.10)
In this edition: Changes to fees, Results of licence fee review, Significant fine for chemical spill, OneSteel receives EPA Sustainability Licence, and more.
epa_monitor_007.pdf (128.7 kb)
Guideline for Stockpile Management - Waste and Waste Derived Products for Recycling and Reuse
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.09.10)
This guideline outlines the potential risks associated with the stockpiling of wastes and waste derived products and provides guidance on the appropriate and relevant controls to reduce those risks.
guidelines_stockpile.pdf (586.6 kb)
Undercover storage requirements for waste/recycling depots
Document: Waste - Information sheet (published 31.08.10)
EPA 845/10: This information sheet has been prepared for waste management and resource recovery facilities licensed by the Environment Protection Authority on waste receipt and storage requirements.
info_storage_waste.pdf (81.4 kb)
e-bulletin, 30 August 2010
Document: Waste - Media/news (published 30.08.10)
The W2R EPP outlines increased penalties for illegal dumping based on the nature of the waste disposed and the receiving environment.
ebulletin_201020830.pdf (52 kb)
Reducing and reusing SA waste, 3 August 2010
Document: Corporate - Media/news (published 04.08.10)
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) will have stronger powers to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill and increase reuse of valuable resources, when new Waste to Resources legislation comes into effect on 1 September 2010.
EPP Communique - April 2010
Document: Waste - Other (published 30.04.10)
The Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy (EPP) is due to come into effect on 1 September 2010.
eppcommunique_apr2010.pdf (58.1 kb)
Standard for the production and use of waste derived soil enhancer
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 06.04.10)
This standard describes the information and processes that are required by the EPA to support the beneficial recycling of waste by its application to agricultural land as a soil enhancer.
Standard for the production and use of waste derived fill
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 12.01.10)
This standard describes the information and processes that are required by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to support the beneficial reuse of a range of wastes specifically recovered for use as fill.
Government Response to the State of the Environment for South Australia Report 2008
Document: Corporate - Report (published 02.11.09)
The State of the Environment Report for South Australia 2008 marks twenty years since the first of these Reports was produced. Over the past two decades, the Reports have been an invaluable tool for us to evaluate our environment and to focus on work that will ensure our sustainable future.
soe-2008-response.pdf (515.2 kb)
Waste definitions
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 08.09.09)
EPA 842/09: This guideline provides definitions for a range of terms commonly used within the waste industry.
guide_waste_definitions.pdf (193.9 kb)
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)
Standard for the production and use of refuse derived fuel
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.06.09)
This standard describes the information and processes that are required by the South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to support resource efficiency and the beneficial recovery of energy from waste by the combustion of refuse derived fuel (RDF) in an industrial process.
Draft Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy and Explanatory Report
Document: Waste - Public consultation (published 01.11.08)
The EPA seeks your views regarding the draft Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy attached to this Explanatory Report. The draft Policy and Explanatory Report may also be obtained from the Authority’s website . Comments are required to be submitted by 20 February 2009.
SA pushes ahead with bag ban by end of year, 2 March 2008
Document: Corporate - Media/news (published 02.03.08)
Free single-use plastic bags will be banned in South Australia at the end of the year.
Environment Assessment Guides for Planners: Composting
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 01.11.07)
Composting can have minimal environmental impact if located in an appropriate area and sited, designed and operated properly.
EPA Guidelines for stormwater management in Mount Gambier
Document: Water - Guideline (published 01.02.07)
This guideline has been developed in response to the specific environmental setting and the historical stormwater management practices that have been applied in the South East region of South Australia.
Environmental management of landfill facilities (municipal solid waste and commercial and industrial general waste)
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.01.07)
This guideline is intended to provide guidance to landfill operators, developers, planning authorities and regulatory bodies on the site selection, development, design, construction, operation, closure and post-closure management of municipal solid waste, and commercial and industrial (C&I) general waste landfill facilities so that they can comply with the EP Act.
EPA Guidelines for Responsible Pesticide Use
Document: Water - Guideline (published 01.12.05)
This guideline brings together in one document the requirements that regulate the responsible use of pesticides.
guide_pesticides.pdf (641.6 kb)
Port Waterways Water Quality Improvement Plan, Stage 1
Document: Water - Report (published 01.07.05)
The Port River waterways consist of the Port River, North Arm, North Arm Creek, Angas Inlet and Barker Inlet. The waterways are areas of major ecological, commercial and recreational importance.
Assessment of underground storage systems
Document: Site contamination - Guideline (published 01.02.05)
EPA 580/05: This document is based on a paper presented by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) at the Fifth National Workshop on the Assessment of Site Contamination, hosted by Environment Protection & Heritage Council (EPHC) and held in Adelaide in 2002.
