When you need a registration for this activity
You must get a permission from us to conduct certain activities that have risk of harm to human health and the environment. These are called prescribed activities and are defined in Schedule 1 of the Environment Protection Regulations 2021.
Under the Regulations, you need an A07b – Organic waste processing (small) registration to process organic waste by aerobic or anaerobic biological conversion if:
- you accept up to 100 tonnes or 200 m3 of organic waste in any month, or
- you accept up to 70 tonnes or 140 m3 of organic waste in any month, and produce less than 50 tonnes of pasteurised material, compost or digestate in any month.
You do not need an A07b registration if you:
- process organic waste generated on site and keep the processed organic waste on site, or
- store less than 5 m3 of organic waste on site at any time.
A designation applies to low-risk use of digestate for composting or other secondary processing or use. The designation sets conditions for when you can reclassify digestate as not reportable priority waste.
Related activities
For larger amounts of organic waste, you need an A07a – Organic waste processing (large) development and operating licence.
Information to include in your application
When you submit your application in the portal, it must include certain information and supporting evidence. To learn more, visit Apply for a registration.
If you're unsure of the type of permission you need, use our free permission pathway process before you start your application.
Application fee
For a list of current fees and how they're calculated, visit Fees. An extra fee may apply if we need more time than specified in the Regulations to assess your application.
If an application fee applies, we cannot assess your application until we've received and processed this fee.
How long your registration is valid for
Your registration is valid for up to 5 years.
How we assess your application
Find out how we assess your application and how long it takes.
Registration conditions
Permission conditions outline the legal obligations for the permission holder. They set up a framework for risk management, record keeping and reporting.
Where a condition includes:
- the word 'placeholder', values will be populated with information that's specific to your site
- a reference to a 'figure' or 'appendix', information will be populated that's specific to your site.
'Authority' means Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
Other conditions may apply.
| Condition code | Description |
| REG_G01 | A copy of this registration must be kept at the activity site and be easily accessible to persons who are engaging in an activity conducted at the activity site. Information regarding the requirements of the registration and the Act duties must be included in site induction and training information. |
| REG_G02 | You must immediately notify the Authority by calling 1300 EPA VIC (1300 372 842) in the event of a discharge, emission or deposit which gives rise to, or may give rise to, actual or potential harm to human health or the environment. |
| REG_G03 | You must: a) notify the Authority of any change to your name or address (including your registered address or activity site address as applicable); and b) update the EPA Interaction Portal if any other administrative details relevant to this registration change. |
| REG_WM03 | You must ensure that: a) only waste of a type shown in Appendix 1 of this registration is accepted at the activity site; and b) if any waste is received at the activity site that is not of a type shown in Appendix 1, that this waste is placed in a designated and clearly sign-posted temporary storage area and is transported to a site which is authorised to receive this waste as soon as practicable. |
| REG_WM04 | You must store and manage waste in a manner which minimises the risk of fires. |
Manage your registration
Registrations cannot be amended or transferred. If you need to update your details, you need to apply for a new registration.
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