Industrial Residues – A National Approach
Some industrial residues are valuable for their soil conditioning and fertiliser
properties, and by using them in this way they can contribute to the reduction
of waste going to landfill. If appropriate reuse occurs, it may also facilitate
government objectives in implementing improved waste management solutions to
reduce the environmental impact of waste.
The Environment
Protection and Heritage Council has developed a national approach to the reuse
and recycling of industrial wastes, focusing primarily on their application to
land. The national approach focuses on those materials generated at industrial
facilities (such as bauxite residues, steel slag and fly ash), which may be considered
for use as a fertiliser, soil ameliorant, soil conditioner and/or soil stabiliser
in agriculture.
The national approach outlines:
- criteria for determining whether a particular industrial residue
is fit for reuse
- supporting information that would be needed from proponents so that a determination
can be made on the reuse of an industrial residue material.
. A copy of the document
can be downloaded below.
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