Guidance Notes

Relating to everyday practices and issues within the printing industry are available below, as is an environmental directory listing some of the companies that are available to help manage the common wastes produced by those in the printing industry. The information resources have been developed specifically for the printing industry.

Environmental Law (pdf - 170.1 kb) Environmental Guidelines for printers on their environmental requirements and obligations.

Protecting Stormwater Drains (pdf - 159.7 kb) Environmental Guidelines for printers on careless disposal of wastewater and toxic chemicals down stormwater drains.

Chemical and Ink Management (pdf - 163.5 kb) Environmental Guidelines for printers on using products without harmful chemicals.

Solid Waste Management (pdf - 168 kb) Environmental Guidelines for printers on disposal of large quantities of waste to landfill in Western Australia.

Spill Management Procedures (doc - 46.5 kb) UPDATED: Environmental Guidelines for managing spills. New phone numbers added

Waste Water Management (pdf - 222.9 kb) Environmental Guidelines for printers on correct Wastewater disposal practices.