This guide explains how to create a waste record in Waste Tracker.
Before you create a waste record you need to have arranged transport and receipt of waste out of the system.
Step one: Log in
Log in to the EPA portal.
Step two: Open the Manage waste menu
In the Manage waste menu, choose the Waste producer transport records dashboard.
Step three: Waste producer transport dashboard
In the Waste producer transport dashboard click Create new waste record.
Step four: Create new waste record
Enter the mandatory information into the My details form.
Note that the Submitter field is auto-populated.
Click Save and next.
Step five: Complete Waste details
In the Waste detail screen, enter all details. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Select the waste code from the look up.
Read the Waste classification process if you need help to identify the waste code.
Note that the Waste form field is auto-populated but can be edited. Choose the appropriate form (liquid, solid, sludge, mixture).
Waste duty and Mirror code fields are auto-populated but can’t be edited.
Step six: Complete Intended treatment and package type details
Click the drop-down arrow next to Intended treatment option and select the appropriate waste treatment option.
For Package type (bulk) choose yes or no. If yes, enter the number of packages when prompted.
Step seven: Complete dangerous goods details
Select yes or no in the dangerous goods field.
If yes, use fields shown to add information about the dangerous goods you’re reporting.
Information about UN numbers, classes and packing groups and subsidiary hazards can be found in the Australian Dangerous Goods Code on the National Transport Commission website.
Click Add subsidiary hazards and select the relevant additional subsidiary hazards. You can choose more than one.
Click Add to complete.
Step eight: Select waste origin
Use the search icon to select the origin of the waste (ANZSIC CODE) from the list. Information about ANZSIC codes can be found on ATO website or the ABS website.
Search for an industry using the field in the top right of the list.
Click Select.
Step nine: Enter amount of waste
Enter the estimated amount of waste.
Use the drop-down arrow to choose the unit of waste.
Note that the driver and receiver also enter the amount of waste when they collect and receive the waste. It’s OK if a driver and receiver enter the amount of waste using different units of measurement.
Step 10: Enter the waste origin
Click the drop-down arrow under Where is the waste coming from?
Choose the appropriate location from the list.
If the waste has come from a controlled (interstate) source, enter the Consignment authorisation number.
If the waste has come from an international source, enter the Basel permit number.
Step 11: Add dispatch date
Click on the calendar icon under Dispatch date and choose a proposed dispatch date.
The proposed Dispatch date must be today or later.
Step 12: Enter contaminant codes
If applicable, enter up to four contaminant codes.
Step 13: Additional information
Include any other information you would like in the Additional information field. This is optional.
Click Add files if you want to upload supporting documents and follow the prompts.
Click Save and next.
Step 14: Pickup address
Enter the pickup address in the search field or click on the map.
Include any additional information about the pick-up address if required.
Check information and click Save and next.
Step 15: Transporter and receiver details
If the transporter is from Victoria, select the preferred transporter from the alphabetical look-up option. Follow the same steps if the preferred receiver is from Victoria.
If the transporter or the receiver don’t hold an EPA Victoria permission, add their details into the free text fields in the relevant areas.
Click Save and next when complete.
Tip: Transporters and receivers who have the correct permission in the EPA system to transport and treat the selected waste type will appear in the look-up list.
Step 16: Review and confirm details
On the review screen, check all the information you entered and click Create record to create the waste record.
A confirmation screen will appear showing the new waste record ID.
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Reviewed 26 July 2021
