Hazardous waste - the big squeeze
Series: Energy and Environmental Management ; July/August 2004, 20(1)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the effect of the Landfill Directive (Directive 99/31/EC) when the ban on the co-disposal of hazardous and non hazardous wastes at many local landfill sites comes into force. Further changes are imminent with the introduction of the waste electrical and electronic equipment directive (Directive 02/96/EC) and the restriction of hazardous substances directive(Directive 02/95/EC). Urges the waste industry and businesses to take the opportunity to develop a more sustainable management of resources and waste. Provides contact details for Environment Agency guidance and information on permitted hazardous waste landfill sites. Provides details of NetRegs, www.netregs.gov.uk, for guidelines and further information for smaller businesses and Envirowise, www.envirowise.gov.uk, for support and advice on waste minimisation.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS68075 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 126982-1001 |
Discusses the effect of the Landfill Directive (Directive 99/31/EC) when the ban on the co-disposal of hazardous and non hazardous wastes at many local landfill sites comes into force. Further changes are imminent with the introduction of the waste electrical and electronic equipment directive (Directive 02/96/EC) and the restriction of hazardous substances directive(Directive 02/95/EC). Urges the waste industry and businesses to take the opportunity to develop a more sustainable management of resources and waste. Provides contact details for Environment Agency guidance and information on permitted hazardous waste landfill sites. Provides details of NetRegs, www.netregs.gov.uk, for guidelines and further information for smaller businesses and Envirowise, www.envirowise.gov.uk, for support and advice on waste minimisation.