Waste & Environmental Law

Hones Lawyers are specialists in advising on all issues related to waste.

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Expert Waste & Environmental Lawyers

Our lawyers in Sydney have advised Federal, State and Local Governments, developers, and waste service providers of all sizes on issues related to waste and environmental law. We recognise that the waste industry is a complex industry, with its own unique issues, economic drivers, and most of all, legal issues.

Our years of experience has given us a deep understanding of the waste industry. We understand how waste facilities operate, and the range of practical and legal issues faced by waste facilities. We know how complex waste supply chains can be, and the importance of ensuring that waste contracts capture all of the relevant commercial and legal risks.

How Hones Lawyers Can Help

Unlawful Waste Dumping

DA and Licences for Waste Facilities

Environment Protection Authority Investigations

Clean Up Notices

Waste Contracts

Waste Regulations

Environmental law experts have helped clients through a range of waste issues

We have extensive contacts with State and local government regulators, which allows us to obtain the best results for our clients. Our operational knowledge and extensive experience means that you can be confident that we will find the most practical and cost-effective solution to all waste-related issues.

Our range of Environmental Law

EPA investigations and prosecutions

Development consent and licence approvals processes

Land and Environment Court appeals

Drafting waste tenders and negotiating contracts

ACCC authorisations in relation to waste tenders and services

Probity issues in relation to waste tenders and contracts

Waste contract disputes including waste management contract disputes

Operational issues such as resource recovery orders/exemptions, transportation of waste, land application of waste

Interstate transport of waste

Waste classification and asbestos clearance issues

Asbestos waste issues

Waste levy issues

Compliance with the Protection of the Environment Operations Act and Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014

New legislation

Illegal dumping investigations

The Container Deposit Scheme, and negotiations on Refund Sharing Agreements

Contact Hones Lawyers

If you are looking for an Waste, Land and Environemntal law specialist in Sydney, we can help. For more information on waste related matters call us on 02 8318 0788.

Waste & Environmental Law

Frequently Asked Questions

Depending on the type and amount of waste, you can report the offence to your local council, the police or the NSW Environment Protection Agency. You may also want to first investigate the nature of the waste and any contamination. You can also take action directly against the dumper if you know their identity. If the issue continues, get in touch with the team at Hones Lawyers and we will advise you on the best course of action.

Schedule 1 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act lists the activities which require a licence to be carried out in NSW. If you need further help, the team at Hones can provide specialist advice and guidance when communicating with the EPA, in preparing licence applications, and advising on licensing requirements.

A Waste Management Contract focuses on these waste streams: general, recycling, organics, liquid waste, secure destruction, clinical and related. Examples of some of the core waste services that this contract covers include waste collection, transportation, processing, treatment, disposal and more.

It is also a mandatory, whole-of-government contract that predominantly applies to commercial waste.

Waste contracts can be complex and our lawyers are experienced in reviewing and negotiating contracts, waste tenders, as well as assisting with contract disputes.

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