16-May-2020-Regional-Plan-Waste-for-Otago-with-PC1-proposed-amendments.pdf [pdf, 2.5 MB]
...Waste matter may break down quickly in the environment or it may persist for long periods, leading to an accumulation of products and by-products as it breaks down. Wastes may also have a cumulative effect on the environment in general and on human, plant, and animal health in particular. This Plan seeks to implement a waste strategy dealing with all stages in the life cycle of waste. To the extent that it is practicable, this Plan considers cross-media effects on air, water and...