Waste classification
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To ensure waste is handled and disposed of appropriately, Southern Waste Solutions receives waste in accordance with Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Tasmania Standards and with compliance with Environmental Protection Notice (EPN).
The Copping landfill site currently manages Level 1 and Level 2 waste (subject to independent laboratory testing and EPA approval). This consists of general household waste; clinical waste treated to general household waste level; and low-level contaminated waste (which can only be accepted upon approval by the EPA) such as contaminated soils and sludges. |
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Level 2 waste may be accepted at the Copping landfill subject to test results supporting the classification of the waste as level 2 and subject to EPA approval.
Controlled waste is material that needs additional levels of secure storage beyond what is required in a normal landfill. Controlled waste is classified according to its composition and ranges up to level 4.
The Copping C Cell regulated waste landfill cell is engineered and licenced to accept Level 3 and above contaminated solid waste. Level 3 and above regulated waste disposed of in C Cell requires pre-approval by SWS and the EPA to ensure the material is handled, transported and disposed of in accordance with the environmental best practice and in compliance with our EPN.
Controlled waste is material that needs additional levels of secure storage beyond what is required in a normal landfill. Controlled waste is classified according to its composition and ranges up to level 4.
The Copping C Cell regulated waste landfill cell is engineered and licenced to accept Level 3 and above contaminated solid waste. Level 3 and above regulated waste disposed of in C Cell requires pre-approval by SWS and the EPA to ensure the material is handled, transported and disposed of in accordance with the environmental best practice and in compliance with our EPN.