Request for information on the status and framework of waste management

Details of the request

1. Categorisation of Waste
   1. What is the official classification or categorisation of waste types in New Zealand?
   2. Please provide definitions and distinctions for hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, especially in the context of export and treatment.
2. Governing Legislation & Policies
   1. Which laws, regulations, and standards govern the management, recycling, and export of various wastes (including but not limited to:
   2. Tyre Waste
   3. Battery Waste
   4. E-waste
   5. Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Waste
   6. Used Lubricating Oil)
3. National Waste Generation & Disposal Trends
   1. Annual data (for the last 5 years) for:
   2. Volume of waste generated by category
   3. Treatment methods adopted: recycling, landfill, incineration, or export
   4. List of registered waste management vendors operating under government or approved schemes
4. Waste Export
   1. Year-wise export volume (in tonnes or m³) of:
   2. E-waste
   3. Used batteries
   4. Used tyres
   5. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
   6. Export destinations and associated licensing or compliance requirements
   7. Quantum of rejected export shipments, if any, due to lack of compliance
5. Captive & In-country Recycling
   1. Status of captive recycling facilities (e.g., in tyre, e-waste, or battery recycling)
   2. Major players and their capacity
   3. Government-supported Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) initiatives, if applicable

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