Waste Reduction and Recycling Regulation 2023
sec.62Design requirements for containers for clinical waste and related waste
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sec.62 Design requirements for containers for clinical waste and related waste
This section applies to a person who operates premises at which clinical waste or related waste is generated. The person must ensure any container used at the premises for the collection, storage, transport or disposal of clinical waste or related waste of a type stated in schedule 9 , column 1— is of the colour stated opposite in column 2 of the schedule; and displays a symbol of the type depicted opposite in column 3 of the schedule and of the colour stated opposite in column 4 of the schedule; and is identified with the text stated opposite in column 5 of the schedule. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.62-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who operates premises at which clinical waste or related waste is generated. (sec.62-ssec.2) The person must ensure any container used at the premises for the collection, storage, transport or disposal of clinical waste or related waste of a type stated in schedule 9 , column 1— is of the colour stated opposite in column 2 of the schedule; and displays a symbol of the type depicted opposite in column 3 of the schedule and of the colour stated opposite in column 4 of the schedule; and is identified with the text stated opposite in column 5 of the schedule. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
- (a) is of the colour stated opposite in column 2 of the schedule; and
- (b) displays a symbol of the type depicted opposite in column 3 of the schedule and of the colour stated opposite in column 4 of the schedule; and
- (c) is identified with the text stated opposite in column 5 of the schedule.