A new approach to hazardous waste

Ward, Malcolm

A new approach to hazardous waste - 2005 - Facilities Management 12(11) August 2005, 16-17(2) .

Discusses the new Waste Acceptance Criteria regulations which are the next stage in the implementation of the landfill directive (Directive 99/31/EC). The regulations came into force on the 16 July 2005, and make waste producers responsible for the classification of their waste, and to insure that it is disposed in the correct landfill site. Examines the practical implications from the FM perspective. Contains list of useful documents and a waste assessment and disposal process flow chart.