Waste Levy 2019
Queensland’s waste management and resource recovery strategy provides a strategic framework to reduce the amount of waste we generate, transition to a circular economy, grow the resource recovery and recycling industry, and create new jobs.
This is underpinned by Queensland’s waste disposal levy, which commenced on 1 July 2019. The levy is payable on all waste disposed to landfill.
For more information visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/wastedisposallevy
> Who introduced the levy?
The Queensland Government introduced the waste levy on July 1, 2019.
> How does the levy affect Mackay households?
Whilst the levy applies to all waste generated in the region, the government provides Mackay Regional Council with an annual payment to minimise the impact to residents from kerbside waste collection and self-hauled domestic waste.
> What does the levy mean for business?
Businesses will incur the waste levy. For businesses to minimise paying the waste levy, they will need to reduce waste generation and recycle as much as possible. For more information, and to register your interest for a free Business Recycling education session, click here
> How much is the levy?
The levy rate increases each financial year. FY24/25 rate is $94 per tonne, GST exc. For more information on levy rates visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/wastedisposallevy
> Where in Queensland will the levy apply?
Mackay Regional Council is included in the Regional Levy Zone.
The Queensland levy zones can be viewed at: https://www.qld.gov.au/wastedisposallevy
> Can I get a waste Levy exemption or discount?
Some wastes can be exempt from the levy such as waste produced from declared natural disasters. It is also recommended that applications for exemptions or discounts be made for waste items dumped at charities that cannot be used or recycled. Applications for exemptions can be made via the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI).