National Australian Guidelines

• NWQMS (2004) Guidelines for Sewerage Systems Sludge (Biosolids) Management. 

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

• The Actew Corporation employs thermal destruction to convert biosolids into ash, which is then sustainably used as a soil conditioner or stabiliser. Outlined in - ACT Waste Management Strategy: Towards a sustainable Canberra 2011–2025

New South Wales (NSW)

• NSW EPA (1997). Environmental Guidelines: Use and Disposal of Biosolids Products.  see also 

  • www.epa.nsw.gov.au/waste/biosolids.htm

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Northern Territory (NT)

• The NT Health and NTEPA Department employs the National Guidelines (above) to manage biosolids

  • NT Waste and pollution guidelines do not seem to mention biosolids specifically

Queensland (Qld)

• General beneficial use approval for Biosolids Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011

• There is a suggestion that the NSW guidelines are referred to, however, check above reference first.

South Australia (SA)

• Draft - South Australian Biosolids Guidelines for the safe handling and reuse of biosolids (2009)

Tasmania (Tas)

• Tasmanian Biosolids Reuse Guidelines. DPIWE (1999)

Victoria (Vic)

• Guidelines for environmental management: Biosolids land application Publication 943, EPA Victoria, 2004

• Use of biosolids as geotechnical fill, Publication 1288, EPA Victoria 2009

Western Australia (WA)

• Western Australian Guidelines for Biosolids Management, DEC WA (2012). Please note this is a "living document" and the DER (formerly DEC) website should be consulted for any updates.

• Biosolids applications of less than 1000 tonne do not require DEC approval but DOH approval is still required. Only biosolids that meet strict quality standards for pathogens and contaminants can be land-applied for beneficial purposes.