18Waste strategy

18 Waste strategy

(1)  A waste strategy is to identify long-term and short-term objectives to –

(a) divert waste from disposal at landfill facilities; and

(b) maximise resource recovery; and

(c) improve waste management practices.

(2)  A waste strategy is to –

(a) identify programs and projects to achieve the objectives identified in accordance with subsection (1) ; and

(b) include an analysis of waste disposal, resource recovery from waste, and current waste management practices, in Tasmania; and

(c) establish criteria and methods for assessing the adequacy of the strategy and its implementation, having regard to the requirements of this Act –

in respect of the period, of at least 3 years, specified in the waste strategy.

(3)  A waste strategy is to –

(a) be consistent with the objectives of the State's resource management and planning system set out in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 ; and

(b) be consistent with any applicable Ministerial direction given and in effect under section 14 ; and

(c) be in such form as the Board thinks fit.