Waste lead acid batteries
Note: Under proposed changes to the waste regulatory framework, the licensing requirements for the transport and storage of waste lead acid batteries may change in 2008. For more details, see the consultation documents.
In addition to general regulatory requirements relating to waste, the following regulatory requirements apply to waste lead acid batteries:
Licensing
An environment protection licence is required to transport loads exceeding 200 kg of waste lead acid batteries. An equivalent interstate licence is recognised for transporting waste lead acid batteries between NSW and other states or territories. An interstate licence is not valid for transporting waste lead acid batteries solely within NSW.
An environment protection licence is required to store waste lead acid batteries received from offsite. Some exemptions apply – see the licensing section of this website.
An environment protection licence is required to treat, process or reprocess waste lead acid batteries.
There are also requirements under dangerous goods legislation applying to waste lead acid batteries.
Waste tracking
Waste lead acid batteries destined for reuse that are transported solely within NSW are exempt from waste tracking requirements (Exemption 2006-E-2).
Waste lead acid batteries transported between NSW and another state or territory must be tracked.
Acid whilst contained within waste lead acid batteries is not subject to the liquid waste levy.
Page last updated: 26 February 2011
