About the levy
About Queensland's waste levy
This page provides general information about Queensland's waste levy commencing on 1 July 2019.
Levy zone map
Shows where the waste levy zones apply in Queensland.
Levy rates
Information on the levy rates for Queensland's waste levy.
Exempt waste
Information on the type of exempt wastes for Queensland's waste levy.
Exemptions for disaster waste
Information about levy exemptions for waste after a disaster, including floods and bushfires.
Levy legislation
The amending provisions to re-introduce the waste levy are available to view in the Waste Reduction and Recycling (Waste Levy) Amendment Act 2019, which received royal assent on 21 February 2019. The provisions will be added to the existing Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 on commencement on 1 July 2019.
Funding and grants
Find out what funding and grants are available to assist with waste and resource recovery.