Importing or Exporting Waste in New Zealand
If you want to import or export a waste you must check if that waste is classified as hazardous under the international Conventions New Zealand is a party to. If it is classed as hazardous you are likely to require a permit to import or export it. You may be surprised at some of the wastes that are classified as hazardous. For example used car batteries, cell phones and computer monitors are all classified as hazardous and require a permit for import and export.
The Requirements document will help you to determine if your waste is hazardous, if you need a permit and will tell you the process to follow in order to gain a permit. Without the right permits your shipment may be seized at a New Zealand port or may be refused entry on route or at the destination. This could cost you money and time.
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Requirements
[ Published 01 November 2004 ]
This page is a guide to the shipment of hazardous waste into and out of New Zealand. It describes what materials are hazardous, and the process required to acquire a permit.
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Notification and Movement Tracking Forms
This page contains the notification and movement forms required in an application for a Basel permit. Forms are available for the Basel Convention, Waigani Convention and OECD Control System for Waste Materials Destined for Recovery.
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Exporting Electronic Waste
Due to the presence of substances such as lead or cadmium, much electronic waste (e-waste) is classified as hazardous waste and requires a Basel permit if being imported or exported.
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Contact Us
This page contains the Ministry of Economic Development's contact details for international hazardous waste movements.
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Current Permit Holders for the Import and Export of Hazardous Waste
[ Published 15 August 2007 ]
A list of current permit holders under the Basel, OECD and Waigani agreements.
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Archive
Documents which are no longer current relating to Importing or Exporting Waste in New Zealand (Basel Convention).
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