Controlled Wastes

any wastes that cannot be disposed of at a Class I, II or III landfill

Controlled wastes, by definition, include all liquid waste, and any wastes that cannot be disposed of at a Class I, II or III landfill site. Controlled wastes also include asbestos, clinical or related waste, tyres and waste that has been immobilised or encapsulated.

The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) regulates the transportation of controlled waste on roads in Western Australia. It does so through the application of the Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste) Regulations 2004. The Regulations provide for the licensing of carriers, drivers and vehicles involved in the transportation of controlled wastes on public roads.

For more information on the role of the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, including guidelines, and access to the Controlled Waste Tracking System, please visit the Controlled Waste section of the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation website.

Created Date:
Fri 25 October 2019

Last Edit Date:
Mon 18 November 2019