Territorial authority waste data and waste levy reporting obligations
From 1 July 2024 territorial authorities need to keep records on waste data (TA reporting categories) and waste levy spending.
The new data reporting requirements can be found in the:
Waste Minimisation (Information Requirements) Amendment Regulations 2023 [NZ Legislation website]
They include the requirement for the territorial authority (TA)to report the following data if the service or facility is provided for under the TA's waste management and minimisation plan:
- types of materials collected
- tonnes of materials collected
- contamination tonnages for waste services managed by a territorial authority (eg, kerbside recycling collection)
- any facilities owned or operated by a territorial authority (eg, material recovery facility).
TAs will also need to report on how they have spent the waste levy money they receive. This reporting was previously voluntary. From 1 July 2024 it will be compulsory.
TAs must provide these reports to the Ministry for the Environment each year. The first report due on 30 September 2025.
How new reporting relates to existing reporting
- All TAs will be required to submit their mandatory waste levy spend report and new waste data report through the Territorial authority waste levy expenditure system
- Some TAs may also operate a waste disposal facility and or a transfer station. For these TAs they will be required to submit activity category reporting using the Online Waste Levy System
If you have questions email: wastedataregsupport@mfe.govt.nz