An equivalent interstate licence is recognised for transporting waste lead acid batteries between NSW and other states or territories. An interstate licence is not valid for transporting waste lead acid batteries solely within NSW.
There are also requirements under dangerous goods legislation that apply to transporting waste lead acid batteries.
An environment protection licence is required to store waste lead acid batteries received from offsite. Some exemptions apply – see Guide to licensing.
An environment protection licence is required to treat, process or reprocess waste lead acid batteries.
Waste tracking requirements
Waste lead acid batteries transported between NSW and another state or territory must be tracked.
Acid contained within waste lead acid batteries is not subject to the liquid waste levy.
