Chemicals management

Organochlorine Pesticides

The term organochlorine refers to a wide range of organic chemicals, which contain chlorine and sometimes several other elements. A range of organochlorine compounds have been used in Australia, including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and industrial chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).

Waste Management Plan

The Organochlorine Pesticides (OCP) Waste Management Plan was prepared between July 1996 and September 1997 as part of the National Strategy for the Management of Scheduled Wastes.

• Organochlorine Pesticides Waste Management Plan - June 1999

Reports

• Summary Report of the OCP Consultation Panel on Major Outcomes from OCP Public Consultations - September 1998
• Report on Levels of Persistent Organochlorine Pesticides in Australia (Available for loan through the DEH Library)
• Organochlorine Pesticides (OCPs) and Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) in the Australian Population: Levels in Human Milk - January 2005

Scheduled Waste Fact Sheets

• Safe Handling of Organochlorine Pesticides on Farms - 1999
• Organochlorine Pesticides (OCPs) Trade or Common Use Names - April 1997
  • Some Previous Uses of Organochlorine Pesticides in Australia - February 1997

If you require further information:

Contact your State or Territory environment protection body in the first instance.

Or you may contact the;

Chemical Policy Section
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
Canberra ACT 2600
E-mail: ocp@environment.gov.au