An information session will be held next week to help businesses better understand the Queensland Government waste levy.
The Queensland Government levy will take effect from 1 July 2019.
Bundaberg Regional Council Waste and Recycling portfolio spokesperson Cr Scott Rowleson said local businesses were encouraged to attend and learn more about how the State Government levy could affect them.
“The information session is a great way for local businesses to get an overview of the Queensland Government waste levy,” Cr Rowleson said.
“Topics for discussion will include the impacts for businesses, tip on how to reduce ‘levy liability’ and how the state levy will impact the fees and charges at local waste facilities.”
Attend the waste levy information session
The information session will be held from 5.30 to 6.30 pm on Monday 20 May at the Multiplex on Civic Avenue, Bundaberg.
Registration is essential. Please provide your business name, contact name and the number of people attending to wasteandrecycling@bundaberg.qld.gov.au.
Five quick steps to better waste management
The Queensland Government has produced an easy to follow guide for businesses ahead of the introduction of its levy on 1 July 2019.
1. Measure your waste
It is easier to manage and track your improvement on something that is measured. Start by recording the types and quantities of waste materials generated within your business.
This could just be a quick visual assessment and estimation of amount and types of waste per week. As you change how you manage your waste, you can compare and see what difference your changes make to the amount of waste disposed to landfill.
2. Reduce
To reduce the amount of waste going to landfill, consider:
- can waste be avoided or reduced by the way you procure goods and services or by changing your business operations?
- does another local business have a use for the waste materials produced by your business?
what materials can be targeted for recycling?
3. Recycle
Find out what options are available locally for business recycling.
4. Collection services
It is a good idea to find out how levy fees will be managed by your waste service provider, and find out more about your waste collection services—how it impacts your ability to recycle and what options are available to you.
5. Separating waste
It’s important to ensure that waste is correctly separated for recycling. Putting the wrong waste in contaminates the recycling. Check out the free-to-download recycling signage to help businesses communicate correct recycling and waste separation behaviours.
Other resources
ecoBiz provides free, tailored advice on how your business can be more sustainable.
Planet Ark Business Recycling also provides useful tips for reducing waste.
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