Waste generator tracking obligations

A waste generator is the person from where the trackable waste is transported. This means that you are the generator if you produce a trackable waste. You also become a generator if you store, treat or otherwise process a trackable waste before you send it to another facility.

Review the Waste tracking guideline – overview for generators (PDF, 132KB) for more information.

Trackable waste and exempt waste

View a full list of waste that must be tracked in Queensland. This list includes waste codes which must be included when completing waste tracking certificates.

You can also view a list of exemptions from waste tracking requirements.

Obligations for waste generators

If you are a waste generator, there are waste tracking obligations that apply to you:

• When you give the waste to the transporter, you must give them the prescribed information about the waste.
• Submit the prescribed information about the waste to the Department of Environment and Science (DES).
• Record and keep the prescribed information for a minimum of 5 years.

Note: It is an offence for a waste generator to give the waste to another person to transport unless the transporter is appropriately licensed to transport regulated waste.

Submitting waste tracking information

You must submit your waste tracking information using the following approved methods:

• Online Services single online

Record, submit and access information on trackable waste movements anytime using your Online Services customer account.

• Online Services bulk upload data file

Record, submit and access information on trackable waste movements anytime using the bulk upload data file submission using your Online Services customer account. To use this submission method, you may need to enter into an agent's agreement with another waste handler.

• Paper waste transport certificates (WTC)

Record and submit prescribed information using paper waste tracking certificates by post. In addition to providing information to the transporter, you must:

• give the WTC pink copy with parts 1 and 2 completed to DES
• keep the WTC green copy with parts 1 and 2 completed for a minimum of 5 years.

Penalties

As a waste handler, you may be audited by DES to ensure that you are complying with your waste tracking obligations. Penalties may apply if you fail to meet these obligations.