Page 1533 - Week 05 - Thursday, 12 May 1994

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MINISTER FOR URBAN SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO. 1259

Disposable Nappies - Disposal-

Mr Westende - asked the Minister for Urban Services:

In relation to disposable nappies

(1) Are there any incineration facilities within the ACT for the disposal of disposable nappies; if not, why not.

(2) What is the process by which disposable nappies are disposed when collected by the Department of Urban Services garbage collectors.

(3) Are there any health/sanitary regulations that cover the disposal of disposable nappies at the ACT tips; if not why not.

(4) What sanitary precautions are taken with regard to the disposal of disposable nappies at ACT tips.

Mr Lamont - the answer to the Member's question is as follows:

(1) Incineration facilities are available at Totalcare at Mitchell.

(2) Should disposable nappies be mixed with garbage, they are mechanically compacted and buried and then covered with soil as is the case with other putrescible wastes.

(3) Disposable nappies should not be placed in garbage bins as the Garbage Regulations prohibit the occupier of any premises from depositing inter alia sewage or waste (not being garbage) in a garbage bin.

(4) All wastes are handled and compacted by mechanical plant. Wastes are covered with soil after compaction.

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