HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT Lt Col Roshni Varaden SANDF.

HAZARDOUS WASTEMANAGEMENT

Lt Col Roshni VaradenSANDF

SCOPE

• Definition of Hazardous Waste

• Waste Management Legislation

• Principles of Waste Management

• Objectives of Hazardous Waste Management

• Current Situation in the RSA

• Incorrect Management of Hazardous Waste

• Assistance to Hazardous Waste Generators

SCOPE

• SABS Code 0228 Classes

• Hazard Rating

• Storage of Hazardous Waste

• Research on Common Hazardous Waste

• Transportation of Hazardous Waste

• Landfill Types

• Conclusion

Hazardous waste can be defined as…

waste that has the potential, even in low concentrations, to have a significant adverse effect on public health and the environment because of its inherent toxicological, chemical and physical characteristics

WASTE MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION

• National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998)

• Environment Conservation Act (Act 73 of 1989) Section 20

• National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998)

• Health Act (Act 63 of 1977)

• Air Quality Act (Act 39 of 2004)

• Hazardous Substances Act (Act 15 of 1973)

• Nuclear Energy Act (Act 131 of 1993) Section 45&46 Authority over management of radioactive waste, storage of irradiated nuclear fuel, discarding of radioactive waste and storage of irradiated nuclear fuel.

• General Regulations made in terms of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (Act 101 of 1965) Section 27

• Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993)

PRINCIPLES OF WASTE MANAGEMENT

• Duty of Care Principle

• Polluter Pays Principle

• Precautionary Principle

• Sustainable Development

OBJECTIVES OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT

• To ensure the correct identification and classification of a hazardous waste

• To prevent hazardous waste entering the environment illegally.

• To implement “cradle-to-grave” principles by means of planned waste management strategies

• To manage hazardous waste until it is safely disposed of, by setting minimum requirements at crucial points in its life cycle

CURRENT SITUATION IN THE RSA

• Material Safety Data Sheets

• Composition of Hazardous Waste

• Chemical Reactions

• Laboratory Fees and Specialists

• Understanding the Minimum Requirements

• Enforcement of legal Requirements

INCORRECT MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE

• Pollution of the Environment

• Impaired Health

• Slows down Socio-Economic Development

• Incomplete Mission

ASSISTANCE TO GENERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE: WATER RESEARCH COMMISSION

• 90% Hazardous Waste

• Generic Classification

SABS 0228 CLASSES

Class 1: Explosives

Class 2: Gases

Class 3: Flammable Liquids

Class 4: Flammable Solids of Substances

Class 5: Oxidizing Substances (agents) and Organic Peroxides

Class 6: Poisonous (toxic) and Infectious Substances

Class 7: Radioactive Substances

Class 8: Corrosive Substances

Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances

HR 1 Extreme Risk H:H 10 kgHR 2 High Risk H:H 100 kgHR 3 Moderate Risk H:H or H:h 1,000 kgHR 4 Low Risk H:H or H:h 10,000 kgNo Rating (for general waste) Minimal Risk General

No limit, but must be temorary storage

Hazard Rating RiskAcceptable

Lanfill TypesOn Site Storage

Limit

HAZARD RATING

NAGS

STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS WASTE

• Mixing of Waste

• Labeling Container

• Duration of Storage (> 90 days; < 90 days)

• Onsite Storage


Structural Requirements

• Hump

• Concrete Floor

• Bund Walls

• Fence and Lock

• Roof

• Trench

• Sump

• Valve

Occupational Health and Safety Act, No 85 of 1993 – Section 15


RESEARCH ON COMMMON HAZARDOUS WASTE

• Used Oil and Petroleum Products

• Hydrocarbon Contaminated Waste

• Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Contaminated

Waste

• Solvents

• Trycloerothylene (TCE)

• Spent Antifreeze


• Edible/Vegetable Oil

• Electronic Waste / e-waste

• Ink and Toner Cartridges

• Smoke Detectors

• Wet Cell Batteries

• Dry Cell Batteries


• Lighting Waste


• Asbestos and Asbestos Containing Waste (ACW)


• Boiler Ash (and other ash waste)

• Medical Waste, Health Care Risk Waste

• Paint Waste and Empty Paint Containers

• Empty and Contaminated Chemical Containers

• Demolition and Construction Waste (Building Rubble)



• Redundant Pesticides

• The National Road Traffic Act (Act 93 of 1996)

• The Hazardous Substances Act (Act 15 of 1973)

• The Occupational, Health and Safety act

(Act 85 of 1993)

TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE

LEGISLATIVE CONTROL


If the Waste is classified as Explosive, Flammable or Radioactive, additional regulations would apply:

• The Explosives Act (Act 16 of 1973)

• The Fire Brigade Services Act (Act 99 of 1987)

• The Nuclear Energy Act (Act 92 of 1982)


ACCIDENTS DURING THE TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE

• Prevent Leaks and Spills

• Tremcard

• HAZCHEM

• Remedial Action

• Reporting of Accident

LANDFILL TYPES

• HH —> HR 1-4

• Hh —> HR 3-4

• www.iwmsa.co.za

• Permit - Section 20 of ECA – DEAT

• Waste Manifest

• Certificate of Safe Disposal

• Mr Mpho Tshitangoni: Deputy Director permitting DEAT Contact details: Phone: (012) 310-3380

Fax: (012) 310-3753e-mail: [email protected]

INSTITUTE OF WASTE MANAGEMENT OF SOUTHERN AFRICACOUNCIL 2008-2010

CONCLUSION

Consequences of “business as usual”

HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT Lt Col Roshni Varaden SANDF.

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