The State Government is assisting communities affected by the Pinery bushfire by waiving the waste levy at local landfills and offering advice through the EPA on the disposal of waste including animal carcasses.
The Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Ian Hunter said the waste levy will not be applied when waste as a result of this most recent bushfire, is received by a licenced recycling facility.
“Under provisions of the Environment Protection Act 1993, I have authorised the removal of the waste levy for bushfire affected properties,” Mr Hunter said.
“This is just one of several initiatives by the State Government to provide immediate help to those who have been affected by the Pinery region bushfire in the State’s Mid North.”
Mr Hunter said a significant amount of waste including animal carcases, bricks and concrete, timber, metals and chemicals is expected that will require an effective and supportive disposal management process.
“The waiver of the waste levy is considered appropriate in these circumstances and will apply to any licenced landfill, including those that are closest to the fire-affected areas at Dublin and Inkerman,” Mr Hunter said.
There is more information about bushfire-affected waste management, disposal of animal carcasses, fire-affected asbestos, disposal of contaminated water and other issues that may arise from the Pinery bushfire recovery.