March 9, 2022
The State Government is providing some of the worst-hit flood-affected communities with waste levy exemptions to help with the clean-up.
Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon said under the exemption, all flood-related waste, including damaged goods, could be disposed to landfill without incurring the levy.
“Households don’t pay the levy. This exemption will help industry and business who ordinarily might pay the levy on their normal business operations,” Minister Scanlon said.
“It means they can help to clean up their properties without worrying about the cost.
“We’re working with waste sector representatives to determine their processing capabilities to help manage the clean-up, as some waste industry businesses have also been affected by the recent rain event and flooding.”
Twelve councils have been granted the exemption including Gympie, North Burnett, Toowoomba and Somerset.
- More information about the exemption periods and landfills is available online
