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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In all cases where any of the above appears in any publication, these have been replaced by the Environment Protection Regulations 2009 from 1 September 2009.
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Waste-derived materials:Principles for determining approval processes and product standards
Document: Waste - Information sheet (published 01.05.08)
As part of waste reform in South Australia the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is reviewing the regulatory system for ‘waste to resources’ activities and their management.
waste_principles.pdf (53.9 kb)
Community consultation for waste management and recycling facilities
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 29.09.10)
EPA 328/10: This guideline replaces EPA Technical Bulletin No. 19, ‘Community consultation for waste management and recycling facilities’ (July 2000). The facilities covered by the guidelines include landfills, transfer stations, recycling centres, material recovery facilities (MRF) and composting facilities.
guide_consultation.pdf (74.3 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)
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.
Waste derived soil enhancer protocol summary of submissions
Document: Waste - Other (published 06.04.10)
A total of eight submissions were received during consultation on the Draft Waste Derived Soil Enhancer Standard.
wdse_submissions.pdf (141.8 kb)
Guidelines for wastewater lagoons
Document: Corporate - Public consultation (published 19.03.10)
EPA 509/10: This guideline replaces EPA Guideline 509/04, Wastewater and evaporation lagoon construction. It advises those proposing to construct wastewater lagoons or similar infrastructure on construction techniques that should assist in meeting obligations under the Environment Protection Act 1993 and the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2003.
wastewater_lagoons.pdf (322.4 kb)
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.
Summary of submissions received during consultation on the Draft Protocol for Waste Derived Fill
Document: Waste - Public consultation (published 12.01.10)
A total of 13 submissions were received during consultation on the Draft Protocol for Waste Derived Fill (WDF).
Guidelines for construction specifications and reports: landfills, leachate ponds, composting facilities and wastewater lagoons - draft for public con
Document: Waste - Public consultation (published 24.11.09)
This guideline has been prepared to assist project proponents, consultants, engineers, construction companies and others in preparing Technical Specifications and the ACR for landfills, leachate ponds, composting pad liners and wastewater lagoons.
guide_construction_specs.pdf (139.3 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)
Wastewater irrigation management plan (WIMP)
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.06.09)
EPA 793/09: This drafting guide is developed to assist licensees develop a wastewater irrigation management plan that meets a standard acceptable to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA). This guide will advise unlicensed facilities in developing a plan for the sustainable application of wastewater to land in accordance with environmental legislation.
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.
Code of practice for wastewater overflow management
Document: Waste - Code of practice (published 30.09.08)
This code of practice applies in South Australia for all wastewater systems that collect, treat and dispose of wastewater from multiple domestic, commercial and industrial sources, and for all schemes where reuse of such wastewater occurs.
Waste management: Regulatory framework and objectives
Document: Waste - Information sheet (published 01.05.08)
This document clarifies the framework for the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) decision making for the waste and resource recovery sector.
waste_objectives.pdf (54.9 kb)
Hazardous Waste Strategy 2006−10
Document: Waste - Report (published 01.03.08)
In 2004 the South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) recognised that there was a need to develop a strategy to deal with all aspects of hazardous waste collection, handling, storage, treatment and disposal.
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.
Air conditioning and pipework systems: Wastewater removal
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.11.06)
EPA 245/06: This guideline identifies options and management techniques for wastewater discharges from air conditioners, cooling towers and air compressors.
Wastewater and evaporation lagoon construction
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.03.04)
EPA 509/04: This guideline advises those proposing to construct a wastewater or evaporation lagoon on construction techniques that should assist in meeting obligations under the Environment Protection Act 1993 and the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2003. It replaces EPA Guideline 402/02, ‘Wastewater lagoon construction’.
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.
Consultancy report: Re-use and recycling of clean fill and building and demolition waste
Document: Waste - Report (published 01.03.01)
This report has been prepared to identify the major barriers and opportunities for reuse and recycling of clean fill and building and demolition (B&D) waste in the Adelaide metropolitan area, and prepares scenarios to facilitate the effective recovery of these materials over the next ten years.
nolan_recycling_clean_fill.pdf (2.2 mb)
Consultancy report: Waste from electrical and electronic equipment, a South Australian perspective
Document: Waste - Report (published 01.07.00)
The issue of waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is one of growing concerns at national and international levels.
Review of on-farm disposal treatment risks and the potential for recycling of wastes produced from commercial chicken farms and processors
Document: Waste - Report (published 01.11.99)
PPK Environment & Infrastructure Pty Ltd was commissioned by the South Australian Environment Protection Agency to undertake a review of the potential environmental and health impacts of on-farm disposal of chicken carcasses, and to recommend best practice methods for the environmentally sustainable management of chicken meat industry waste.
Integrated Waste Strategy for Metropolitan Adelaide 1996-2015
Document: Waste - Report (published 01.06.96)
The Integrated Waste Strategy prepared by the South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) will guide the next two decades of waste management in the Adelaide metropolitan area.
Managing vessel wastewater for black and/or grey water
Document: Water - Guideline (published 02.11.09)
EPA 709/10: This guideline identifies options and management techniques for wastewater containment and/or treatment on vessels travelling in South Australian waters.
EPA Board Waste to Resources Subcommittee Report
Document: Corporate - Report (published 01.10.07)
In May 2007, the Board established a Waste to Resources Subcommittee to consider key issues and strategies for regulating the waste and resource recovery industry (the industry), and required the Subcommittee to report back to the Board at its September 2007 meeting.
CommitteeReport.pdf (297.5 kb)
Regulatory monitoring and testing: Water and wastewater sampling
Document: Water - Guideline (published 01.06.07)
The purpose of this guideline is to set minimum standards and to provide practical guidance on water and wastewater sampling for regulatory purposes in South Australia.
Consultancy report: Radioactive waste store feasibility study, Stage 1
Document: Radiation - Report (published 30.11.05)
On 15 November 2004, URS Australia Pty Ltd (URS) was engaged to conduct a study and report to the EPA on the feasibility of the Government of South Australia establishing a store for the safe handling, packaging and interim storage of radioactive waste.
radioactive_stage1.pdf (329 kb)
Radioactive Waste Store Feasibility Study—Stage Three
Document: Radiation - Report (published 03.11.05)
On 15 November 2004, URS Australia Pty Ltd (URS) was engaged to conduct a study and report to the EPA on the feasibility of the SA government establishing a store for the safe handling, packaging and interim storage of radioactive waste.
Radioactive Waste Store Feasibility Study—Stage Two
Document: Radiation - Report (published 03.11.05)
On 15 November 2004, URS Australia Pty Ltd (URS) was engaged to conduct a study and report to the EPA on the feasibility of the Government of South Australia establishing a store for the safe handling, packaging and interim storage of radioactive waste.
radioactive_stage2.pdf (7.4 mb)
