Requirements for operators in the levy zone
Resource recovery area (RRA)
Areas at a waste disposal site used for recycling activities must be declared as a resource recovery area (RRA) 20 days before using the area as a RRA—only then will waste delivered to these areas not incur the levy.
From the declared date for commencement of the RRA, waste entering the RRA will not incur the waste levy. Waste moving from the RRA to the levyable waste disposal site will incur the levy.
The declaration must be made on the approved form and be accompanied by a plan of the waste disposal site indicating the RRA and showing the RRA’s physical barrier to prevent vehicle movement and points of access.
Changes or amendments to the declared RRA must be notified to the department.
If the only change to the RRA is a change to:
- the recycling activities conducted in the RRA, or
- the physical barrier or points of access for the RRA that do not change the boundaries of the RRA,or
- the entity having responsibility for the operation of the RRA,
you need to notify the change within 7 days after the change happens.
If an amendment to the declared RRA is to occur, the amendment must be notified at least 20 days before the amendment is to take effect.
An amendment or change form is available to download from Applications and forms.
RRAs and their stockpiled waste are also to be included in site volumetric surveys.
Important dates to note
Declaration of a resource recovery area (RRA) – at least 20 days before using the area as an RRA.
Amendment to the declared RRA – at least 20 days before amendment is to take effect.
Change to declared RRA – within 7 days after the change happens.
In this guide:
- Weighbridge requirements and measurement of waste
- Volumetric surveys
- Monthly summary data return
- Monthly detailed data return
- Record keeping
- Resource recovery area (RRA)
- Levy payment (to the state)
- Levy exemptions and discounts