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 Environmental
Costs
1. Permanent loss of resources
2. Pollution of surface water and groundwater with toxic
substances and nutrients leaching from waste (landfill)
and the release of air pollutants (incineration)
3. Contribution to the Greenhouse effect by the emission
of methane.
It is estimated that 27% of total
methane emissions in the UK came from landfill in 2000
4. Land Use - the loss of natural areas
5. Incineration leads to the generation of Secondary
waste streams in the form of slag and fly ash.
In spite of these pressures Disposal remains the Best
Practicable Environmental Option (BPEO) for
certain wastes in certain conditions and may be the
only option for wastes such as heavy sludge's from industrial
processes.
If you give waste to someone else to dispose of you
are required by law under the Duty
of Care to make sure that they are authorised to
take it and can transport and dispose of it safely.
Who has the Authority to take Waste?
1. Registered Waste Carriers: registration is obtained
from the Environment Agency or the Scottish Environment
Protection Agency.
(click here to view a certificate).
2. Council Waste Collectors
3. Exempt Waste Carriers: the main people who are exempt
are charities and voluntary organisations
4. Holders of Waste Management Licenses
5. Registered Waste Brokers
You are also required to describe the waste in writing,
fill in and sign a transfer note and keep records of
the waste transfer.
To find out more information and advice select
one of the links below
Search our online database for
Local Waste Disposal Contractors
These sections are intended as a gateway to information
on waste disposal. If you cannot find the information
you require and feel that this site should cover it
please contact
us and we will endeavour to help you as well as
updating the site.
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