Australian Capital Territory
Waste Minimisation (Landfill Fees) Determination 2014 (No 1)
Disallowable Instrument DI2014-173
Made under the
Waste Minimisation Act 2001, Section 45 - Determination of Fees

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Section 45 of the Waste Minimisation Act 2001 (the Act) allows for the responsible Minister to determine waste fees for the ACT.

This determination revokes the previous fee determination (DI2013–66) that set fees for the 2013-2014 financial year and establishes fees from 1 July 2014.

The mattress recycling fee (1.8) is proposed to increase from $6 to $12 (100%) to partially recover the increase contract costs associated with the recycling of the mattress. There is a proposed new fee of $7.00 for the Acceptance of cover remediation materials (6.6) from ACT NoWaste contractors which is approved for acceptance by the Environment Protection Authority for the purpose of providing cover to asbestos contaminated soils, by appointment only and as required for operational purposes.
 
The remaining fees increase by 4% taking into consideration rounding for cash handling purposes.

The determination takes effect on from 1 July 2014.