In the wake of the recent severe weather event that impacted much of Tasmania, the state government has announced a waiver of the landfill levy to support clean-up efforts.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the move aims to assist affected Tasmanians with the removal of damaged materials and debris from their properties.
“We know the clean-up is well underway and hundreds of households, businesses and community groups are affected,” Rockliff said.
“To make it easier for people to remove materials damaged or left on their property by the floodwaters, we are waiving the landfill levy.”
The landfill levy waiver applies statewide and includes waste transfer stations, with many accepting spoiled food, organics and other green waste materials free of charge.
“We want to remind everyone that these items are also being accepted at waste transfer stations free of charge and we encourage people to divert these items to composting and other recycling facilities where possible,” Minister for Energy and Renewables Nick Duigan said.
The waiver will remain in place until November 30, 2024.
Residents are encouraged to check with their local councils for other waste disposal locations or opportunities and to confirm eligibility with landfill operators upon arrival.
