Waste treatment facility or unit

There are 2 types of waste treatment facility or unit eligible under the scheme:

■ alternative waste treatment (AWT) facility

■ small-scale technology unit

A mobile industrial-grade pyrolysis gasifier purchased through a retailer is also classified as a small-scale technology unit.

Type of waste treatment facility or unit

To be eligible for STCs or AWT facility accreditation, a newly installed waste treatment facility or unit must meet certain requirements.

Small-scale technology unit

A small-scale technology unit must:

■ have STCs created within 6 months of the installation

■ have its component listed on the approved product list

■ meet dMRV design and install guidelines

■ comply with all consumer law

■ be classified as small-scale.

Find out more about how to install a small-scale technology unit.

AWT facility

AWT facility must:

■ have its component listed on the approved product list

Find out more about apply for AWT facility accreditation.

New waste treatment facility or unit

You should consider your options and compare the benefits and costs of installing a new or expanded facility or unit. This includes:

■ upgrade or add capacity

■ compliance with current standards

■ operating efficiency

■ hidden costs of changes or upgrades

■ impacts on carbon content, ash content.

■ increased carbon capture

If you are expanding a system, you may need to replace or upgrade components of your facility or unit to participate in the method.

We have provided some examples to help you determine if your new system, or updates to an existing facility or unit, is eligible.

Expanding, upgrading or replacing existing facility or unit

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