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Hard rubbish/easy refrigerant recovery
ARC is undertaking a detailed investigation of refrigerant recovery management practices by local councils in the greater Brisbane area.
Brisbane City Council, Ipswich City Council, Logan City Council, Redland Bay Council and Gold Coast Council are all being visited, to ensure understanding and compliance with the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse
Gas Management Regulations (1995).
Local councils play a key role in the management of air conditioners and refrigerators as they travel from kerbside and rubbish collection, to landfill or recycling. As a result, ARC
Field Officers are looking at refrigerant recovery and management policies for kerbside collection and transfer stations. They are ensuring relevant employees understand their
responsibilities and that each employee, council, contractor and scrap/demolition company is clear about the consequences of refrigerant emissions into the atmosphere and related
safety issues.
These visits will be complimented by education and awareness activities targeting local councils Australia-wide.
