Waste reduction and recycling position

Powerlink Queensland is committed to managing waste in a manner that is efficient, environmentally responsible, cost effective and compliant with Powerlink’s statutory obligations. Powerlink’s primary objectives in relation to waste reduction and recycling are to:

• promote waste avoidance;
• promote waste reduction; and
• optimise resource recovery.

To achieve Powerlink’s waste management objectives and statutory compliance, Powerlink will implement a waste reduction and recycling plan that includes:

• waste reduction and recycling targets for waste generated by Powerlink;
• short term actions to improve waste reduction and recycling;
• longer term actions for achieving continuous improvement in waste management; and
• management, monitoring and reporting of performance against targets and implementation of identified actions.

The waste reduction and recycling plan will be reviewed annually.