Hazardous waste: seeking solutions in a fog of uncertainty
Series: ENDS Report ; (345) October 2003, 18-21(4)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Discusses events surrounding the change in the law regarding the 'co-disposal' of hazardous waste in landfills containing biodegradable waste. Examines the problems already experienced in complying with the EU landfill directive (Directive 99/31/EC) and the perceived shortfall in capacity and waste management crisis. Aluminium producers and lead battery recyclers are vulnerable and concern is voiced over air pollution control. The biggest problem is the effect on brownfield redevelopment and the disposal or treatment of contaminated soil.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS67298 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 124521-1001 |
Discusses events surrounding the change in the law regarding the 'co-disposal' of hazardous waste in landfills containing biodegradable waste. Examines the problems already experienced in complying with the EU landfill directive (Directive 99/31/EC) and the perceived shortfall in capacity and waste management crisis. Aluminium producers and lead battery recyclers are vulnerable and concern is voiced over air pollution control. The biggest problem is the effect on brownfield redevelopment and the disposal or treatment of contaminated soil.