Householders' Asbestos Disposal Scheme

Program snapshot

Category:  Illegal dumping grants

Amounts:  Total of $781,000

Eligible bodies: Local councils

Contact: 131 555 or illegaldumping.strategy@epa.nsw.gov.au

Status: The trial has now finished.

Managed by: NSW Environment Protection Authority

Aims

The Householders’ Asbestos Disposal Scheme is a trial program designed to explore the impact of cheaper and easier asbestos disposal for householders on rates of illegal dumping of asbestos waste.

This trial involved waiving the waste levy on asbestos and reducing tip fees in 23 selected council areas. It also includes a NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) contribution of $50 per tonne as an incentive towards the safe disposal of asbestos waste.

The trial has now finished. The evaluation results will be used to inform future EPA policy on asbestos disposal. 

Program councils

  • Ballina Shire Council
  • Blacktown City Council
  • Byron Shire Council
  • Clarence Valley Council
  • Fairfield City Council
  • Hawkesbury City Council
  • Holroyd City Council
  • Hurstville City Council
  • Kempsey Shire Council
  • Kogarah City Council
  • Kyogle Council
  • Lismore City Council
  • Liverpool City Council
  • Parramatta City Council
  • Penrith City Council
  • Richmond Valley Council
  • Rockdale City Council
  • Shoalhaven City Council
  • Sutherland Shire Council
  • The Hills Shire Council
  • Tweed Shire Council
  • Wagga Wagga City Council
  • Willoughby City Council

More information

Waste and Resource Recovery Branch
Illegal Dumping Coordination Unit
Email: illegaldumping.strategy@epa.nsw.gov.au

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