Waste Minimisation (Fees) Determination 2005 (No 1) DI2005-110

Additional Explanatory Notes

In this instrument the term:

“Non Commercial” means garbage from residential premises generated from domestic activity, transported by the householder and does not include special waste.

“Commercial -Industrial and Commercial Garbage” means garbage generated, collected, transported or disposed of as part of an industrial or commercial activity.  This includes wastes from the office and professional premises.

“Special Garbage” includes all garbage listed in the schedule including the category ‘prescribed waste’ which is the charging category for the disposal of hazardous waste in the secure landfill storage facility at West Belconnen landfill.

“Any Other Garbage” includes all garbage that does not fit into the categories of household, special or industrial and commercial due to the unusual nature of its generation and/or delivery.

“Small” is equal to a Sedan boot/Sedan + Trailer half filled.  Sedan means an enclosed motor vehicle principally constructed for the conveyance of up to eight persons.  The luggage compartment is usually, not able to be accessed, or has restricted access, from the interior of the vehicle.

“Medium” is equal to a Utility/Wagon/Sedan + trailer.  Wagon means an enclosed motor vehicle principally constructed for the conveyance or up to eight persons.  When the rear seats are in an upright position the vehicle has substantial luggage area in proportion to the overall size of the interior.  The luggage area can be accessed from within the vehicle through a door at the rear.

“Large” is equal to a Utility + Trailer/ Sedan + Caged Trailer/ Van.  Trailer means Trailer as defined in the Motor Traffic Act 1936.

“Any Other Motor Vehicle” means any ‘motor vehicle’, as defined in the Motor Traffic Act 1936, other than Sedan, Station wagon and trailer as defined above.

“Light Truck” means Light Truck as defined in the Motor Traffic Act 1936.

“Articulated vehicle” means articulated vehicle as defined in the Motor Traffic Act 1936.

Fees provided in this schedule were previously determined under the Building and Services Act 1924 which has been replaced by the Waste Minimisation Act 2001.