Waste management works
Waste transport
Checklist for operators
This checklist is designed to assist in ensuring compliance with your site-specific conditions of approval. You should be
aware that this document is only a guideline for compliance with your conditions and your general obligations under the
Environmental Protection Act 1994. It does not limit your legal responsibilities and obligations under the Environmental
Protection Act 1994 or the Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Regulation 2000.
*** -signifies “best practice”
General
Aspect
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Requirement
*** There is an Environmental Management System (EMS) developed specifically for your
business.
All staff are trained in the environmental management of the business.
The business complies with conditions of the approval.
Rigid walled waste containers
Aspect
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Requirement
There is no evidence of waste spillage from the container.
There is no evidence of deterioration of the waste container by heat, sunlight or chemicals etc.
General
Containers are constructed and maintained to minimise the entry of insects and vermin.
The lid is capable of being permanently secured so that waste is not released during
transportation.
Skip bins
Aspect
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Requirement
Receive only inert, non-putrescible waste.
Skip bins are constructed so as to minimise the entry of vermin and other animals.
General
Bins are capable of being covered during transportation of waste.
Bins are designed to prevent the release of rainwater that has been in contact with the waste
materials in the bin.
Bins are designed so it has the ability to be secured to the transport vehicle.
Waste transport vehicles
Aspect

Requirement
Waste containers have the ability to be permanently secured in an upright position
Each waste discharge point is protected from possible damage.
Each waste discharge point is capable of being locked.
General
Discharge and loading valves are fitted with signs detailing the direction needed to close them.
There is an effective cover provided for all man holes.
An adequate storage area is provided for vehicle hoses.
If you transport trackable wastes, waste transport certificates must be completed. (An EPA 5
copy docket system which travels with the waste from the point of generation to disposal)
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Waste transport
Checklist for operators
General conditions
Aspect

Requirement
Only waste material, listed on your approval, is deposited or stored in the approved containers,
clearly labelled for identification.
All vehicles and equipment which are stored, garaged or serviced are approved for that
purpose by town planning and local laws.
Waste is loaded in such a way that prevents its release into the environment.
General
The waste removal service hours are within the prescribed times of 6am–6pm, or as specified
in your approval.
The current waste vehicle approval sticker is displayed on or in the vehicle.
Name, address and contact details are clearly labelled on all vehicles, bins and equipment.
The waste is lawfully disposed of at an approved waste disposal facility or waste recycling and
reprocessing facility.
The waste containers, vehicle and other equipment are in a clean and sanitary condition.
Regulated
waste
Regulated waste, such as asbestos, is separated from other wastes.
Collection and disposal of liquid wastes is via closed conduits using quick releasing couplings.
Liquid waste
Any waste discharged to the sewerage system is done so under a trade waste approval from
Council.
Complies with all requirements of the ‘Waste Safe’ tracking system.
Clinical and related wastes
Aspect

Requirement
Approved under Schedule 5 of the Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Regulation
2000
If radioactive waste, must be approved by the Radiation Health Branch of Queensland Health.
Plastic bags are designed with sufficient strength to safely contain the waste.
Plastic bags allow for final closure when bags are full.
General
The closure devices on plastic bags are not that of sharp protuberances, eg staples.
Vehicles must have provision to display warning placards specified by the Australian
Dangerous Good code.
Liquid waste generated from washing down the vehicle must be collected and disposed of by
an approved liquid waste contractor, or disposed of to sewer under the conditions of a trade
waste approval with Council.
All vehicles must be equipped with spillage kits, and drivers trained in spillage clean-up
procedures.
Containers must be yellow (vivid yellow Y13), with a biohazard symbol clearly labelled.
Clinical waste
Containers have approval holder’s name, address and phone number clearly labelled on the
exterior.
Containers are yellow (vivid yellow Y13), with biohazard symbol clearly labelled.
Containers have approval holder’s name, address and phone number clearly labelled on the
exterior.
Sharps
Containers are not penetrable by sharps.
Containers are labelled with the words, “DANGER CONTAMINATED SHARPS”.
Non-reusable containers comply with Australian Standard 4031:1992 (Non-reusable containers
for the collection of sharp medical items used in health care areas)
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Waste transport
Checklist for operators
Containers are purple (lilac P23), with biohazard symbol clearly labelled.
Related waste
Containers have approval holder’s name, address and phone number clearly labelled on the
exterior.
Containers are red (scarlet R12), with radioactive symbol clearly labelled.
Radioactive
waste
Containers have approval holder’s name, address and phone number clearly labelled on the
exterior.
Operator holds a licence/registration under the Radiation Safety Act 1999 – refer to Radiation
Health Branch of Queensland Health.
Your name:
Date:
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