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What is Hazardous Regulated Waste?

In Queensland, regulated waste refers to substances that are classified as hazardous or potentially harmful to human health, the environment, or both. The classification of regulated waste is outlined in the Environmental Protection Regulation 2019 and the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011. These materials require special handling, transportation, and disposal due to their toxicity, corrosivity, or other harmful characteristics.​​​

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To find out more about the Queensland Legislation, click here. 

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Regulated or Hazardous Waste Streams

See below for examples of Regulated and Hazardous waste streams that we are able to manage for you. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and we aim to find solutions for any waste streams that you need to be disposed of. 

Chemical & Hazardous Waste​​

  • Acids & Alkalis

  • Coolant, TEG, Glycol

  • Flammable Liquids & Sludges

  • Paints & Solvents

  • PFAS Contaminated Wastes

  • Cyanide-Contaminated Waste

  • Heavy Metals (e.g., mercury, cadmium, arsenic)

  • Spent Catalysts (used in industrial processes)

  • Pesticides & Herbicides

  • Laboratory Chemicals

  • Chemical Lab Waste (e.g., reagents, solvents, contaminated lab-ware)

  • Adhesives

  • Fuels (e.g., diesel, petrol) and Fuel Containers

  • Caustic Waste

  • Acid- and Alkali-Contaminated Soil

  • Chemical-Impregnated Wood (e.g., treated timber)

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Industrial & Manufacturing Waste

  • Grease Trap Waste

  • Sludge from Wastewater Treatment Plants

  • Slurry Waste (from various industrial processes)

  • Sludge from Paint Booths (e.g., paint sludge, filters)

  • Foundry Sand (when containing hazardous chemicals)

  • Oily Water & Sludges

  • Industrial Wash Waters

  • Filter Cake

  • Wash Bay Waters

  • Drilling Muds & Fluids

  • Flotation and Sedimentation Sludge (from industrial waste treatment)

  • Contaminated Packaging Materials

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Construction & Demolition Waste​

  • Asbestos Contaminated Materials

  • Acid Sulphate Soil

  • Contaminated Soil & Sludges

  • Decommissioned Equipment (contaminated with hazardous substances)

  • Tyres (particularly when contaminated with hazardous substances)

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Electronic & Electrical Waste​

  • Electronics Waste (E-Waste)

  • Batteries (including lead-acid, lithium, and other hazardous batteries)

  • Fluorescent Lamps (containing mercury)

  • Thermometers (containing mercury)

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Organic and Agricultural Waste

  • Slaughterhouse Waste (including animal carcasses and by-products)

  • Food Waste (from industrial and commercial sources)

  • Contaminated Rags & Clothing (from hazardous substances)

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Medical & Pharmaceutical Waste​

  • Medical Waste (e.g., sharps, bandages, infected materials)

  • Pharmaceutical Waste (e.g., expired, unused, or contaminated pharmaceuticals)

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Other Regulated Waste​

  • Effluent

  • Blackjack Grease

  • Oils, Oil Filters & Rags

  • Transformer Oils

  • Contaminated Rags & Clothing (from hazardous substances)

  • Radioactive Waste (low-level)

  • Oil-Soaked Materials (including wipes, cloths, and absorbents)

  • Pulp and Paper Waste (containing hazardous chemicals)

  • Pulp and Paper Mill Sludge

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Each type of waste has specific handling, storage, and disposal requirements to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including Queensland's Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 and the Environmental Protection Act 1994.

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