HAZARDOUS WASTE WHATS THE PROBLEM

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HAZARDOUS WASTEWHATS THE PROBLEM? TONY
NICHOLSON COMPLIANCE MANAGER
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START AT THE END POINT!
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Without urgent action there will be a
major shortfall in capacity to treat and dispose
of hazardous waste safelyLiz Parkes, Head of
Waste Regulation EA
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The hazardous waste crisis has been
greatly exaggeratedElliot Morley (12/1/04)
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WHY HAS THE WASTE INDUSTRY BEEN SLOW TO INVEST IN
NEW DISPOSAL OUTLETS AND TECHNOLOGY?
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YOU HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS SINCE 1999!

• Guidance on acceptable treatment
• WAC and testing procedures
• The Haz Waste Regulations Guidance
• Waste Characterisation
• What makes a load hazardous?

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SO WHAT HAS THE WASTE INDUSTRY DONE?
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TIME FOR A REALITY CHECK 1

• Post 16th July 2004 It was expected that haz.
  wastes could pile up and there would be a new
  fridge mountain.
• Post 16th July 2002 It was expected that there
  would be a hazardous liquid lake

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THE HAZARDOUS WASTE REGULATIONS
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HAZARDOUS WASTE WILL BE DEFINED

• Listed as hazardous on the EWC
• If the waste displays one or more of the
  hazardous properties

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EWC MIRROR ENTRIES

• 170503 Soil and stones containing dangerous
  substances
• 170504 Soil and stones other than those
  mentioned in 170503

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KNOW YOUR WASTE!

• What makes it hazardous?
• Is it really hazardous?
• Is one component making the whole lot hazardous?
• Can the hazardous component be removed?

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PREMISES EXEMPT FROM REGISTERING

• Office premises
• Shop premises
• Agricultural premises (Agricultural Act 1947)
• Institutions classed as households eg schools and
  prisons
• PROVIDED THAT -

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PREMISES EXEMPT FROM REGISTERING

• Less than 50kg haz waste in any 12 month period
  and not more than 2 consignments
• Less than 200kg haz WEEE in any 12 month period
  and not more than 2 consignments

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PRODUCERS TO CONSIGN THEIR OWN WASTE

• Producers will need to take a closer interest in
  their waste.
• OR
• A contract opportunity for the waste industry?

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WHATS IN A MANAGEMENT PACKAGE?

• Waste review
• Assist in registering with EA
• Deal with consignments
• Arrange collection and disposal
• Complete quarterly returns

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MOVEMENT OF HAZ. WASTE?

• Consignment notes for each load
• More expanded waste description
• Closed loop system
• Retention of records
• Specific system for rejection of loads/part loads
  
• Closer links with ADR

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ADR AND HAZ WASTE

• TO PACK OR NOT TO PACK?

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PROPOSAL TO INTRODUCE FIXED PENALTY FINES

• Incomplete paperwork
• 200
• Prosecution for non-payment

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DOES THIS DISCHARGE MY DUTIES WITH REGARDS TO THE
LAW?
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DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR WASTE IS GOING AND IS THE
SITE SUITABLE TO RECEIVE AND TREAT IT?
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REALITY CHECK PART 2FLUORESCENT LIGHTS AND
PAINT TINSEA WEB SITE -HAZARDOUS WASTE BRIEF
GUIDE
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SO WHY IS IT COSTING MORE?

• All waste management options are costing more!
• Increased engineering
• More stringent testing regime
• Landfill tax
• Longer travel distances