Division Head, Circular Economy

21 July 2023 Kate Lynch Division Head, Circular Economy Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water GPO Box 3090 Canberra ACT 2601 Via email: estewardship@dcceew.gov.au Dear Ms Lynch Regulation for small electrical products and solar photovoltaic systems The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Department of Climate. [...] ALGA’s recommendations to support an effective product stewardship scheme include: • Mechanisms to ensure regular, clear reporting by the Scheme Administrator, to assist liable parties, collectors, recyclers and local governments to ensure the scheme is operating effectively, determine if types of electronic waste outside the scheme should be included and verify remote communities are, in fact, ab. [...] • Prescribed fees payable by liable parties need to reflect the true cost of collection and processing of e-products for the whole of Australia including regional and remote Australia. [...] The transport and installation of PV panels may result in a large redundancy of panels due to damage. [...] • Education of suppliers and consumers on end-of-life management of products will be key to the success of the Scheme.