Liquid waste means any waste that: has an angle of repose of less than 5 degrees above horizontal, or becomes free-flowing at or below 60 degrees Celsius or when it is transported, or is generally not capable of being picked up by a spade or shovel. The EPA may classify additional wastes as liquid waste […]
PREVENTING LAND CONTAMINATION
Land contamination can devalue your property and risk the health of others. Don’t risk prosecution and expensive clean-up costs. Take appropriate action when undertaking any activities that could cause contamination. Chemical handling and storage store hazardous materials including fuel, oils and chemicals, in correctly segregated, bunded and covered areas so that accidental spills cannot reach […]
SIX STEPS FOR CLASSIFYING WASTE
Hazardous Waste Classifications Classifying wastes into groups that pose similar risks to the environment and human health facilitates their waste management and appropriate disposal. Six waste classes are used: special waste liquid waste hazardous waste restricted solid waste general solid waste (putrescible) general solid waste (non-putrescible). Six basic steps for classifying waste. Step 1: Establish […]
WASTE – GENERAL CLASSIFICATION PRINCIPLES
The following principles must be applied at all times when using the step-by-step waste classification process. Where practicable, it is desirable to separate a mixture of wastes before classifying them separately. For example, if waste tyres (special waste) are mixed with lead-acid batteries (hazardous waste), it would be desirable to separate the wastes so only […]
