The QLD Government is seeking feedback on a proposal for legislative changes that aim to prescribe the standard for composting facilities. These changes will over time address odour issues, reduce their impact on neighbouring residential developments and the environment and improve the recovery and circulation of valuable organic materials.
Community concerns regarding odour from composting facilities has highlighted the need to ensure that these operations meet certain standards if they are located close to residential areas.
The proposed changes would enable the regulator to require composting facilities near residential areas use in-vessel or enclosed processing for highly odorous waste. Also, that transporters of highly odorous waste do not take waste to sites which do not meet these requirements.
Feedback is also sought from industry about help that would assist businesses transition to the new standards.
Please provide your feedback by 5.00pm 14 June 2024.
