WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ACT 2011 - SECT 3 Objects of Act

WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ACT 2011 - SECT 3

3 Objects of Act

The objects of this Act are the following—

(a) to promote waste avoidance and reduction, and resource recovery and efficiency actions;

(b) to promote and facilitate Queensland’s transition to a circular economy;

(c) to promote activities across government, business, industry and the community that extend the life cycle of products and materials;

(d) to reduce the consumption of natural resources and minimise the disposal of waste by encouraging waste avoidance and the recovery, re-use and recycling of waste;

(e) to minimise the overall impact of waste generation and disposal;

(f) to ensure a shared responsibility between government, business and industry and the community in waste management and resource recovery;

(g) to support and implement national frameworks, objectives and priorities for waste management and resource recovery.