Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) 

Hazardous substances have the potential to harm people's health and the environment. They include substances that are flammable, corrosive, chemically reactive, toxic, eco-toxic or radioactive. Tauranga City Council aims to remove these materials from the waste stream for appropriate disposal or recycling to reduce the potential environmental harm they may cause. Tauranga City Council stores no hazardous chemicals, but it does assist in the disposal of hazardous waste. 

More information about disposal of Hazardous Waste. 

Tauranga City Council’s Hazardous Substances Officers are responsible for ensuring all the premises using / storing and manufacturing hazardous substances / dangerous goods comply with Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act and Regulations. 

If you wish to contact Tauranga City Council Hazardous Substances Officers please phone the Call Centre on 07 577 7000 or call in to the Customer Service Centre at 91 Willow St, Tauranga.  They are more than happy to assist you with any queries.

Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)

The Environmental Risk Authority (EPA) have the duty to supervise and oversee the correct and safe storage and use of Hazardous Substances and New Organisms, and Dangerous Goods in New Zealand.

The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 and Regulations are the controls used to ensure this is achieved.

The legislation does provide for certification of premises and individuals and this certification is undertaken by ERMA approved Certifiers. Below are the types of certification:

•  Location Test Certificate for Storage of Hazardous Substances
•  Approved Handlers Certificate for Use of Hazardous Substances
•  Stationary Container System Test Certificate for Tank
•  Installations of Hazardous Substances

 
For further detailed information visit EPA’s website or contact the Department of Labour Call Centre on 0800 209 020 or visit their website.