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Disposal permit - Queensland

Description

You will need this permit to:

  • remove and treat or dispose of, contaminated soil from land that is recorded in the environment management register (EMR) or contaminated land register (CLR)
  • bring into Queensland, and treat or dispose of, contaminated soil from contaminated land outside the State.

On-site remediation of contaminated soil is considered best practice, removing contaminated soil for treatment or disposal off-site should only be carried out when that option is not practicable. You will not need this permit if you intend to treat or manage the contaminated soil on its site of origin.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Please use the contact details for information regarding eligibility requirements.

Commencement

Disposal permits take effect from the day of issue (or other later day specified) and continue in force until the end of the term stated on the permit.

Duration

As specified

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All You do not need to pay any fees.
Apply Miscellaneous All A waste levy rate per tonne will apply to contaminated soil disposed of at a waste disposal site. However, when certain criteria can be met, contaminated soil may be eligible for an exemption from the waste levy.

Application process

Apply

In addition to being made in the approved form, your application must be supported by enough information to enable the department to decide whether to issue the permit. The supporting information must assess the likely risks to the environment from the removal and treatment or disposal of the contaminated soil. You may attach reports and other relevant documents to the approved form.

You will also need to provide:

  • written consent from the landowner(s) to remove and treat or dispose of the soil
  • an acceptance letter from the operator(s) of the landfill where the soil will be taken for disposal.

Refer to the Disposal permit to remove, treat and dispose of contaminated soil - Guideline for details on the information required to accompany your application.

Approval time

A decision will be made on your application within 10 business days after it has been validated. You will be notified about the outcome of the decision within 8 business days.

Administering agency

Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation

Contact details

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