Waste Management Flashcards
What is the Waste Framework Directives definition of Waste?
Any substance or object the holder discards, intends to discard or is required to discard (WFD 2008)
Once something has been labelled waste how long is it waste for?
Until it has been fully recovered and no longer poses a potential threat to the environment
What are some reasons to legislate waste?
Historically in the UK landfills are common
Landfills are full and limited potential sites
Not in accordance with Waste Hierarchy
Stop fly tipping
What is the waste hierarchy definition?
The “waste hierarchy” ranks waste management options according to what is best for the environment. It gives top priority to preventing waste in the first place. When waste is created, it gives priority to preparing it for re-use, then recycling, then recovery, and last of all disposal (e.g. landfill)
Which SDG does waste most obviously link to?
12: responsible production and consumption
What were some notable features of the Waste Framework Directive 2008?
Redefined meaning of waste
Clarification on by-products and residues
Req member states to work towards waste hierarchy
Waste must be managed without harm to human health or environment
Must be self sufficient for all waste generated
Name 2 targets of the WFD 2008
Reuse, recover or recycle at least 70% of non-hazardous construction and demolition waste by 2020
Recycle or prepare for reuse at least 50% of household waste by 2020
Est. a separate collection of ‘at least the following: paper, metal, plastic and glass’ from the household waste stream by 2015
What is a criticism of establishing a separate collection of paper, metal, plastic and glass from the household waste stream by 2015?
Misses food, it renders waste unrecyclable
and misses opportunity for anaerobic digestion
Name 2 waste targets of the EU Circular Economy Package.
Max 10% municipal waste to landfill by 2030
Recycle 65% of municipal waste by 2030
Ban on land-filling of separately collected waste
Summarise the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 and amendments
Req businesses to implement waste hierarchy
Changes waste carrier and broker registrations, waste dealers
Amendments to hazardous waste controls and definition
Waste collection authorities must collect paper, plastic, metal and glass separately for EU WFD 2008
Summarise the Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2012.
Revoked and replaced controlled waste regs 1992
Waste classified as industrial, household or commercial
Lists wastes local authorities can charge for
Summarise Duty of Care
You never lose responsibility for the waste you generate
The company that generated the waste is always responsible for the waste even if it has been passed to another company
Must take all reasonable steps to contain and secure waste
Applies to all companies and individuals who deal with waste at any point during its disposal
The Waste (England and Wales) 2011 Regs
Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1992
Name 2 parts of the Duty of Care Waste guidance.
Periodically audit the waste transfer company
Keep copies of transfer notes for 2 years
Ensure all waste removal companies are registered with the EA
Waste Transfer notes counter signed by all parties
What is England and Wales Waste and Resources Strategy?
A national strategy (Dec 2018) to double resources productivity, eliminate avoidable plastic waste and eliminate all avoidable wastes by 2050
Links to circular economy, 25 year enviro plan & enviro bill?
What is the UKs clean growth strategy?
Links to the Waste and Resources Strategy
Key waste targets inc:
20% reduction in food and drink waste target
extended producer responsibility
industrial symbiosis
anaerobic digestion
