Schedule Waste Management Presentation

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (SCHEDULED WASTES)

REGULATIONS 2005

Environmental Quality Act 1974

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Schedules

1st Schedule - Classification of SW

2nd Schedule - Notification of SW

3rd Schedule - Labeling Requirement for SW

4th Schedule - SW of Potential incompatibility

5th Schedule - Inventory of SW

6th Schedule - Consignment Note for SW

7th Schedule - Information of SW

EQ (Scheduled Waste) Regulations


Main regulations EQ (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations,

2005 EQ (Prescribed Premise) (Scheduled

Wastes Treatment and Disposal Facilities) Regulations, 1989

EQ (Prescribed Conveyance) (Scheduled Wastes) Order, 2005

Context in this Regulations

"scheduled wastes" means any waste falling within the categories of waste listed in the First Schedule"waste generator" means any person who generates scheduled wastes"contractor" means any person licensed by the Director General of Environmental Quality under subsection 18(1A) of the Act"prescribed premises" means premises prescribed by the Environmental Quality (Prescribed Premises) (Scheduled Wastes Treatment and Disposal Facilities) Order 1989 [P.U. (A) 140/1989].


Main Issues

(1)Identification of Scheduled Wastes

(2) Notification of Scheduled Wastes to DOE

(3) Disposal/Treatment of Scheduled Wastes

(4) Storage of Scheduled Wastes of Potential incompatibility

(5) Labeling Requirement for Scheduled Wastes

(6) Inventory of Scheduled Wastes

(7) Transportation of Scheduled Wastes - Consignment Note

(8) Scheduled Wastes Information


1) Identification of Scheduled Wastes

Groups of waste generated by industrial and services sectors are categorized and listed in First Schedule of the Regulations.


2) Notification of generation of new scheduled wastes

To notify Director General of DOE regarding generation of new scheduled wastes within 30 days from the date of generation

By using the form as shown in Second Schedule


Calling DOE only is not enough

3a) Disposal of scheduled wastes

Disposal of scheduled wastes at Prescribed Premises only

Only licensed scheduled wastes contractors can collect and transport these wastes

The licensed scheduled wastes contractors need to get their licences renewed annually


Licensed contractors available at DOE web-site

www.jas.sains.my

http://www.jas.sains.my/

3b) Treatment of scheduled wastes

Scheduled wastes can be only treated By licensed scheduled wastes

contractors by on-site treatment facility (within

company’s compound).


Residuals from treatment of Scheduled Wastes shall be treated or disposed of at prescribed premises (by Licensed scheduled wastes contractors).

3c) What about certain Scheduled Wastes that are not toxic or hazardous?

Generators of Scheduled Wastes may apply to the DG in writing to have scheduled wastes from their particular facility or process to be excluded from the disposal of, treatment of or recovery of material or product from such scheduled waste at the prescribed premises.



Storage of scheduled wastes

Storage of scheduled wastes

Containers for storage shall be compatible with the

Scheduled Wastes (SW)

Containers for storage shall be compatible with the

Scheduled Wastes (SW)

Containers containing SW shall always be closed during storage, except

to add or remove Scheduled Wastes

Containers containing SW shall always be closed during storage, except

to add or remove Scheduled Wastes

DG may direct waste generator to send any SW for recovery, treatment

or disposal for such a period or quantity as he may direct

DG may direct waste generator to send any SW for recovery, treatment

or disposal for such a period or quantity as he may direct

Storage of SW shall be 180 days or less, and the quantity shall be less than 20 metric tons

Storage of SW shall be 180 days or less, and the quantity shall be less than 20 metric tons

4a) Storage of Schedule Waste


4b) Storage of Schedule Waste

Incompatible Scheduled Wastes shall be stored in separate containers

For guidance, refer to Fourth Schedule

For example Acidic and Alkaline scheduled wastes shall not be stored together


4c) Storage of scheduled wastes

Stored in containers that durable to prevent spillage or leakage

Storage area shall be designed, constructed and maintained to prevent spillage or leakage

Not this way!

Labeling of

Scheduled wastesLabeling of

Scheduled wastes

Date of generation, name, address and telephone numbers of the SW generator shall be clearly marked on the containers

Date of generation, name, address and telephone numbers of the SW generator shall be clearly marked on the containers

Labelled according to Third Schedule - Labeling Requirement for Scheduled Wastes

Labelled according to Third Schedule - Labeling Requirement for Scheduled Wastes

No person is allowed to alter the labelsor markings.No person is allowed to alter the labelsor markings.


5) Labeling of Schedule Wastes


5) Labeling of Schedule Wastes What’s wrong with this?

6) Inventory of scheduled wastes

Inventory of scheduled wastes being generated, treated and disposed shall be kept accurate and up-to-date, using forms as shown in Fifth Schedule

The inventory shall include - Categories - Quantities of scheduled wastes- etc.

Records shall be kept for 3 years.


SW can be transported by licensed contractors onlySW can be transported by licensed contractors only

Waste generator is to fill up 6 copies of Part 1 of 6th Schedule (consignment note) and give to Waste ContractorWaste generator is to fill up 6 copies of Part 1 of 6th Schedule (consignment note) and give to Waste Contractor

Waste Contractor shall fill up Part 2 of Consignment Note and hand over 2 copies to the waste generator, waste generator to submit to DOE one copy within 30 Days from the date of transportation of SW

Waste Contractor shall fill up Part 2 of Consignment Note and hand over 2 copies to the waste generator, waste generator to submit to DOE one copy within 30 Days from the date of transportation of SW

Transport contractor must deliver SW to waste treatment plant within 10 days, waste treatment plant shall complete Part 3 of Consignment Note and hand over one copy each to waste generator, transport contractor and DOE, within 20 Days from the date of receipt of SW. If the Consignment Note is not received within 30 days, notify DOE

Transport contractor must deliver SW to waste treatment plant within 10 days, waste treatment plant shall complete Part 3 of Consignment Note and hand over one copy each to waste generator, transport contractor and DOE, within 20 Days from the date of receipt of SW. If the Consignment Note is not received within 30 days, notify DOE

7) Transportation and Delivery of SW


Waste generator must provide information in 7th Schedule to Waste ContractorWaste generator must provide information in 7th Schedule to Waste Contractor

Waste generator must inform Waste Contractor of purpose and use of7th Schedule Waste generator must inform Waste Contractor of purpose and use of7th Schedule

Waste Contractor must carry 7th Schedule for all types of SW being transported,observe and comply with instructions in 7th Schedule Waste Contractor must carry 7th Schedule for all types of SW being transported,observe and comply with instructions in 7th Schedule

7) Other Information during Transportation and Delivery


8) Schedule Wastes Infromation

Delivery of scheduled wastes Waste generator shall provide

information for every category of scheduled wastes delivered. - Use 7th Schedule

Waste generator shall assist the waste contractor if there is any spillage or accidental discharge.- by providing technical expertise - by supporting assistance in clean up operation


Thank you…

Ricky GodwinSustainability Deptartment

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Schedule Waste Management Presentation