| Date of offence or contravention | Between 03 Jul 2009 and 02 Nov 2009 |
|---|---|
| Type of offence or contravention | Disobey conditions of licence at Dandenong South on 03.07.09, contrary to s.27(2).Disobey conditions of licence at Dandenong South on 03.07.09, contrary to s.27(2).Disobey conditions of licence at Dandenong South on 03.07.09, contrary to s.27(2).Disobey conditions of licence at Dandenong South on 03.07.09, contrary to s.27(2).Disobey conditions of licence at Dandenong south on 03.07.09, contrary to s.27(2).Dump industrial waste at an unlicensed site at Dandenong South on 03.07.09, contrary to s.27A(2)(a).Contravene requirements of licence at Dandenong South on 02.10.09, contrary to s.62A(3).Contravene requirements of licence at Dandenong South on 02.11.09, contrary to s.62A(3). |
| Background of offence or contravention | Drum Brokers Australia Pty held an EPA licence permitting it to conduct a drum reprocessing and reconditioning operation and to store a small quantity of Prescribed Industrial Waste (PIW) on site. In 2009, an EPA investigation found the company was breaching its licence by storing quantities of PIW greatly in excess of the licence limits, including highly reactive chemicals not permitted under the licence. Further contraventions included insufficient labelling of drums and not providing or maintaining appropriate bunding. Drums containing PIW were also illegally dumped at an adjoining property. |
| Date of court hearing | 29 November 2012 |
| Date of court order | 29 November 2012 |
| Judicial officer | Mr G. Connellan |
| Court and location | Dandenong |
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Court orders made
Convicted and fined an aggregate of $95,000.
Legal Costs: $14,547.50
Analytical Costs: $25,427.60
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