General resource recovery exemptions

OEH issues general exemptions for commonly recovered, high volume and well characterised waste materials.

A general exemption may be used by anyone, without seeking approval from OEH, provided the generators, processors and consumers fully comply with the conditions of the exemption. However, these exemptions do not release those using them from complying with relevant planning consent requirements and it is their responsibility to seek any necessary development consents from the appropriate regulatory authority.

The general exemptions currently in force are listed below. Any additional exemptions will be published in the NSW Government Gazette and added to the list below.

List of general exemptions