What is regarded as non-acceptable waste?
• Controlled waste – defined as any waste with a hazardous characteristic that has special controls on the method of disposal and may endanger public health or the environment. Typically, such waste may be derived from plant and animal processing or industrial and chemical waste, especially if such waste has the potential to be toxic, corrosive or explosive. • Asbestos • Household or farm chemicals • Liquid waste including septic sludge • Chemical containers • Dead animals The Barretta Waste Management Facility is licensed to receive some DTAE approved liquid waste and some low hazard controlled waste at the discretion of Council’s Solid Waste Manager. For information on waste approval please go to DTAE website.
