– waste and recycling depots / listed waste production
A licence (or ‘authorisation’) is required for the operation of a waste or recycling depot, or for the production of ‘listed waste’¹. There are a small number of exceptions prescribed in the Act, including if the activity is conducted for ‘limited purposes’, in which case the EPA may determine that a licence is not required.
What does ‘limited purpose’ mean?
The term, ‘limited purpose’ refers to an activity that meets at least one of the following:
- is limited in scope
- is for a short period of time
- has no, or negligible, risk of adverse impact to the environment.
How does the EPA assess applications?
The EPA assesses ‘limited purpose’ on a case-by-case basis. If you would like to apply, you need to provide sufficient information for us to make this assessment.
In assessing a ‘limited purpose’ application, the EPA will consider:
- risk of adverse impact to the environment
- site and other context-specific aspects of the application
- existence of authorised premises able to undertake the activity
- integrity of the regulatory system of environmental protection
- maintenance of a level playing field within industry.
How to make a ‘limited purposes’ application
To apply:
- Contact the relevant planning authority (Planning SA or your local council) to discuss whether you need planning or building approvals
- Complete the ‘limited purpose’ application form (108KB PDF). There is no fee associated with Limited Purposes applications.
Please be aware that any determination by the EPA does not exempt your application from development or planning requirements. To discuss a potential application, contact the EPA on 8204 2000.
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¹Refer to Part B of schedule 1 of the Environment Protection Act 1993
This page was last modified 25-06-2008
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