Waste Disposal Permits
Tamworth Regional Council uses a Waste Disposal Permit system to ensure adequate controls are in place in order to assess waste types that originate from industrial and/or commercial business activities prior to being received at landfill.
The Waste Disposal Permit system will apply to these two main waste types:
- Asbestos products
- Soil waste products
To complete a Waste Disposal Permit Request online, please click here.
Alternatively, a copy can be downloaded here (PDF 190.3KB).
For enquiries, please contact the Waste and Resource Recovery division of Council on (02) 6767 5555.
Please review the Frequently Asked Questions below for further information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit?
If your business is a waste generator or waste transporter of asbestos products, or soil waste products then a Waste Disposal Permit will be required for the disposal of these products at Forest Road Waste Management Facility. Permits are only required for commercial entities; residents do not require Waste Disposal Permits.
The information you are asking for is all contained on the EPA proof of delivery docket including the waste facility docket number and accurate weight of the product delivered, why then should we have to do another form with estimated amounts when we could submit the EPA form to TRC with accurate information?
The Waste Disposal Permit system is designed specifically for facility operational purposes, not to track or regulate waste streams on behalf of regulators. The process for handling and disposing of asbestos material and soil waste products on site is different to disposing of general solid waste. There are special safety requirements, different equipment, different cover material depths and recording of the specific location of the product in the landfill required.
Application Requirements
In order to complete a Waste Disposal Permit Request, you will need to have a detailed understanding of the waste product you wish to dispose of.
Please view the online form here or download the Waste Disposal Permit Request form here (PDF 190.3KB).
Permit Application Fees
There are no application fees for the issuing of Waste Disposal Permits.
Lodging a permit application
Application forms can be submitted online here. Alternatively, you can submit an electronic copy (PDF 190.3KB) to trc@tamworth.nsw.gov.au or hard copies may be delivered to Council Customer Service at 474 Peel Street, Tamworth.
How long before I get a permit?
The processing time for correctly submitted applications is estimated to be 48 hours; applicants are encouraged to complete all sections of the application form sufficiently in order to avoid any unnecessary delays. Should additional information be required, the assessing officer will make contact with the applicant in order to obtain this information.
Who assesses my application?
An Operational Officer or Environmental Officer who understands the facilities licencing conditions will assess applications.
What happens if I turn up to Forest Road Waste Management Facility with a load of material that should've been assessed via a waste permit?
If a load arrives to the Facility without a valid disposal permit processing delays should be expected, or your load may not be accepted. Completing an application form onsite will cause delays for your drivers.
How do I get authorisation to dispose of these waste products at short notice, to ensure I can service my customers in a timely manner and prevent unnecessary delays?
Businesses are encouraged to discuss waste disposal requirements with their clients. If the business is required to dispose of the product, apply for a waste disposal permit as soon as possible. If the job is approved, then the business may have a permit in place already. If the business were unsuccessful with their quote, then they can simply email us at trc@tamworth.nsw.gov.au to cancel the permit.
Why do we need Waste Disposal Permits?
Forest Road Waste Management Facility is an EPA licenced site, which requires that waste disposal activities must be carried out in accordance with the licence. In order to comply with this condition, it is vital that Council Officers know and understand the make-up of waste that enters the facility.
The Waste Disposal Permit system is a tool for being able to record and assess waste disposal applications, but more importantly it provides waste carriers with clear and concise instructions in regards to how the waste should be received at Forest Road Waste Management Facility. Waste carriers have the ability to pass on this information to waste generators in order to inform safe waste disposal practices at the source.
From time to time we carry out emergency removals where the asbestos is in a dangerous area. Having to submit an application would delay the emergency removal.
The permit system was not developed to hinder industry in day-to-day operations; instead, it is designed to inform the facility operators when hazardous waste will enter the facility and to plan final burial as regulated. In an emergency situation, the works should always commence as necessary.
The volume of waste to be removed can vary once we are on site - will this require a re-submission of an application?
The volume is merely a rough indication of the quantity and Council Officers understand this could change due to various reasons. It is not Council’s intention to be a regulator of waste streams, we only need to know what is coming, when it is coming and approximately how much. When completing the application form terms such as: A truck load, ute load or cubic metres are useful.
Quite often there is no analysis of the product being removed - is this a prerequisite?
Permits may be completed by the waste generator or the waste carrier. It is the responsibility of those who generate the waste to classify the waste, and ensure it is disposed of at a facility that can lawfully accept it. Laboratory analysis is often the only way to accurately classify the waste, the Council Officer assessing your permit will let you know if additional information is required.
Does Clean Fill require a waste permit?
All soil being disposed of at Forest Road Waste Management Facility requires a waste permit. Clean fill or clean soil, also known as Excavated Natural Material or Virgin Excavated Natural Material, is useful for many applications on site and does not go to landfill and will not have a General Waste. It may require laboratory testing to demonstrate that there are no contaminants and that it is not a waste product under the terms of our EPA Licence.
Who do I contact if I need help?
For all enquires in regards to the Waste Disposal Permit system, please contact our Waste Services Business Support team on (02) 6767 5555, or alternatively email us on trc@tamworth.nsw.gov.au.
What do I need to do now?
If you're a commercial entity and have Asbestos or Soil waste products to dispose of at Forest Road Waste Management Facility, please complete the application form.
Application forms can be submitted online here. Alternatively, you can submit an electronic copy (PDF 190.3KB) to trc@tamworth.nsw.gov.au or hard copies may be delivered to Council Customer Service at 474 Peel Street, Tamworth.
*An approved waste permit must be presented to staff on arrival at the Forest Road Waste Management Facility.*