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Waste Management Plan

The Waste Management Procedure outlines Arethusaneng Holdings' commitment to safe, compliant, and environmentally sustainable waste management practices. It details responsibilities, legislative compliance, and procedures for waste segregation, storage, handling, and disposal, while aiming to mitigate health, safety, and environmental risks. The policy applies to all staff and subcontractors, emphasizing the importance of waste hierarchy and achieving 'zero-landfill' goals.
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Waste Management Plan

The Waste Management Procedure outlines Arethusaneng Holdings' commitment to safe, compliant, and environmentally sustainable waste management practices. It details responsibilities, legislative compliance, and procedures for waste segregation, storage, handling, and disposal, while aiming to mitigate health, safety, and environmental risks. The policy applies to all staff and subcontractors, emphasizing the importance of waste hierarchy and achieving 'zero-landfill' goals.
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WASTE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE

Revision No: 1 Next Revision Date: 20 September


2024
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APPROVED
DATE TITLE REPONSIBLE SIGNATURE
PERSON
20 September CEO Nkosinathi
2024 Mabaso

Table of content

 Executive summary
 Introduction
 Scope
 Aims and objectives
 Impacts and risks associated with waste management
- Health and Safety
- Manual handling
- Falls and trip
- Fire safety
- Environmental impacts
- Environmental Policy statement
- Waste Hierarchy
- “Zero-landfill”

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES.
- Managing Director
- All Staff
- The Commercial Director of Estates
- The Waste Manager
- The Health & Safety Manager
- Cleaning Staff
- Engineers
- Arethusaneng Holdings Sub Contractors

3. DEFINITION OF WASTE

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- Controlled Waste - Hazardous Waste
- Confidential Waste

4. DUTY OF CARE
- Waste Transfer Notes (Controlled Waste)
- Hazardous Waste Consignment Note (Hazardous Waste)
- Duty of Care Audits

5. OTHER LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS


- Waste Management Licensing Regulations 1994
- The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011
- Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
- Carriage of Dangerous Good (CDG) Regulations

6. WASTE GENERATED BY ARETHUSANENG HOLDINGS


- Domestic Waste
- Hazardous Waste
- Scrap Metal / Electrical waste
- Papers / Boxes Waste

7. WASTE GENERATED BY OTHER ORGANISATIONS


- Contractors working for the Arethusaneng Holdings

8. SEGREGATION OF WASTE
- Waste segregation Policy
- Domestic waste Segregation – Recycling Scheme

9. STORAGE OF WASTE
- Waste Bins
- Choosing waste containers and Bags
- Purchasing of waste containers and Bags
- Internal Storage
- Domestic wastes may under no circumstances be mixed in storage
areas
- External Storage (Warehouse)
- Spill kit

10. AUDITING
11. TRAINING AND AWARENESS - RAISING
12. REVIEW AND REVISION ARRANGEMENTS
13. LINKS TO OTHER ORGANISATION POLICIES /DOCUMENTS
14. REFERNCES
15. DISCLAIMER

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This policy is a necessary requirement to ensure Arethusaneng Holdings fulfils its
moral and legal duties for safe, compliant, environmentally, and financially
sustainable Waste Management.
This policy provides guidance to all staff and defines responsibilities in all aspects
of Waste Management with clear standards for appropriate waste segregation,
storage, handling, transport, and disposal.

2. INTRODUCTION
Waste Management is the generic term given to the whole spectrum of activities
associated with waste, namely, its generation, segregation, storage, handling and
transportation from point of source (ward/department) to final place of disposal
(recycling/landfill/incinerator).
This policy details Arethusaneng Holdings arrangements, including
responsibilities, for the classification, segregation, collection, storage, handling,
transportation, and disposal of all waste produced as a result of Arethusaneng
Holdings activities.

3. SCOPE
This policy applies to all services directly provided by Arethusaneng Holdings and
all staff should familiarise themselves with the policy.
This policy encompasses the activities and responsibilities of all Arethusaneng
Holdings staff, including client’s premises when applicable
This policy applies also to all sub-contractors who are engaged by Arethusaneng
Holdings undertake work on their behalf

4. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES


This policy has been prepared with the objectives of:

 Ensuring full legislative compliance for Waste Management activities at


Arethusaneng Holdings at all time, and when possible lead on best
practice.
 Reducing and mitigating the Health & Safety, Fire Safety and Infection
Control risks associated with Waste Management activities at
Arethusaneng Holdings.
 Reducing and mitigating the environmental impacts associated with Waste
Management activities at Arethusaneng Holdings.
 Ensuring robust controls and assurances are in place for all Waste
Management activities at Arethusaneng Holdings.

5. IMPACTS AND RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT


Health & Safety and Fire Safety
Arethusaneng Holdings recognises the Health & Safety and Fire Safety risks
associated with Waste Management.

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Manual handling
The improper manual handling of waste presents a risk to Arethusaneng Holdings
staff and contractors.

Aircon
Group is committed to minimise and mitigate these risks as far as practically
reasonable. This includes the conduct of risk assessments when new waste
management equipment or practices are introduced.
Falls and trips
The inappropriate storage of waste can create falls and trips hazards. Refer to the
STORAGE OF WASTE section for appropriate waste storage protocols.
Fire safety
The inappropriate storage of waste can create fire hazards or impact fire
evacuation procedures. Refer to the STORAGE OF WASTE section for
appropriate waste storage protocols.
Infection Control
It is important to adopt appropriate handling and storage protocols which
minimise the Infection Control risks associated with infectious waste. Refer to the
STORAGE OF WASTE section for appropriate waste storage protocols.
Environmental impacts
Disposing of waste has very significant environmental impacts.

 Throwing away things is a waste of resources. It wastes the raw materials


and energy used in making the items and contributes to global resources
depletion.
 Landfilling waste generates methane gas, which is explosive and
contributes significantly to Climate Change.
 Leachate produced as waste decomposes in landfill causes land or water
pollution.
 Incinerating waste produces toxic substances, such as dioxins which have
an effect on local air quality.
 Gases from incineration cause air pollution and contribute to acid rain,
while the ash from incinerators may contain heavy metals and other toxins.
 Transporting waste is very carbon intensive, contributes to Climate Change
and has an effect on air quality.
Environmental Policy statement
As stated in the Arethusaneng Holdings Environmental Management
Policy, it is the policy of Arethusaneng Holdings to:

 Use the waste hierarchy at all time.


 Aim for “zero landfill”.

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 Use local waste management treatment and disposal solutions when
possible.
 Monitor, report and set targets on our management of domestic and
commercial waste.
 Minimise the creation of waste.
 Ensuring we have robust systems for recycling wherever possible.
Waste Hierarchy
The waste hierarchy is a classification of preferred waste management options in
order of their environmental impact.

“Zero-landfill”
Practice wherein wastes are reused; recycled or undergo alternative treatment
processes with the aim of avoiding the use of landfills for disposal. This is
particularly relevant for the residual fraction of domestic waste (General waste,
i.e. black bags).
Different types of waste attract different disposal price rates and as a result good
waste segregation generates substantial costs-savings.

6. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Managing Director
The Managing Director ultimately has overall responsibility for the safe, effective,
and compliant Waste Management throughout Arethusaneng Holdings.
All Staff
All Staff have a responsibility and legal duty of care to comply with this policy and
associated procedures. All staff are responsible for:

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 Observing the waste policy and waste management procedures. Most
particularly in regard to correct waste segregation.
 Reporting accidents and any incidence of non-compliance with this policy.
 Considering any untapped opportunities for waste reduction, minimisation
in recycling in their area/department.
 Actively participating and supporting waste reduction, minimisation and
recycling initiatives undertaken in their area/department.
 Minimising waste production including:
- Ensuring double sided printing (duplex) printing is enabled as the
default setting for all printing (where local printers allow).
- Reusing office stationery or wastepaper that has been printed on one
side only as scrap paper when appropriate.
- Reviewing the need to purchase items so that future waste is avoided
(i.e. not over ordering items with a shelf life or where there is limited
storage capacity).
- Considering purchasing options that minimise waste including leasing.
- Requesting that suppliers take unwanted items or packaging back
where possible (e.g. pallets).
The Commercial Director of Estates
The Commercial Director of Estates has delegated responsibility for safe,
effective and compliant Waste Management throughout Arethusaneng Holdings.
The Commercial Director is responsible for:

 To the Managing Director for establishing systems to this effect and


ensuring sufficient resources are allocated.
 For delegating some of these responsibilities and duties to a nominated
Estates officer with a Waste Manager responsibility.
The Waste Manager
The Waste Manager has a delegated responsibility for managing and monitoring
systems for safe, effective and compliant Waste Management at Arethusaneng
Holdings. The Waste Manager is responsible:

 For providing advice and guidance on all matters related to Waste


Management at Arethusaneng Holdings.
 For the development, up-keeping and implementation of the Waste
Management Policy and associated Procedures throughout the business.
 For ensuring waste legislative requirements are satisfied at all
Arethusaneng Holdings sites including applications for environmental
permits or exemptions and registration with the Environment Agency as a
Hazardous Waste Producer.
 For ensuring that all relevant new and upcoming waste legislative
requirements are identified and when appropriate communicated to
managers and staff, in a timely manner to ensure Arethusaneng Holdings
remains compliant at all times.
 For reporting breaches of regulatory compliance, the reason for non-
compliance, and the measures taken to regain compliance and prevent
further incidents.

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 For acting as the principal point of contact with regulatory bodies and
ensuring that all communications are maintained on file.
 For procuring waste management services contracts in a sustainable and
legally compliant manner. For managing Arethusaneng Holdingss’ waste
budget in a sustainable and cost-effective manner.
 For managing waste contractors employed by Arethusaneng Holdings.
 For conducting a rolling schedule of waste audits throughout Arethusaneng
Holdings.
 For staff training and raising awareness on this policy and associated
procedures.
Contacts and Service
These managers have overall responsibility for the implementation of this policy
within their Department, namely:

 Teams are aware of the right procedures and protocols for disposing of
waste arising from service, maintenance and new install works.
 Ensuring that this policy and the procedures it contains, particularly
regarding waste segregation are brought to the attention of and observed
by all staff in the area under their responsibility. For non-clinical areas this
includes segregating wastes for recycling and ensuring that correct
Arethusaneng Holdings procedures are followed for any hazardous
domestic waste (E.g. batteries, toners), electrical waste, bulky waste etc.
 Ensuring that there is a proactive approach to adhering to this policy and
for staff under their management to be encouraged to participate in
implementing this Waste Policy and associated procedures.
 Actively cooperating with the Waste Manager to ensure the effective and
compliant management of waste arising in their area of responsibility
 Ensuring that this policy and the procedures it contains, particularly
regarding waste segregation are brought to the attention of and observed
by all staff in the area under their responsibility.
 Responsible for ensuring that Waste Segregation posters are displayed in
appropriate places to inform staff on adequate waste segregation
 Ensuring that their designated waste storage areas (internal or external)
are kept clean and tidy and free from loose waste and items for storage.
 Ensuring any lockable waste bins are always kept locked shut except when
being filled.
The Health & Safety Manager
The Health & Safety Manager is responsible for providing pro-active advice and
support to the Waste Manager to minimise the H&S (manual handling, falls and
trips), and fire safety risks caused by waste.

 Ensuring that this policy and the procedures it contains, particularly


regarding waste segregation are brought to the attention of and observed
by all staff in the area under their responsibility.
 Responsible for ensuring that Waste Segregation posters are displayed in
appropriate places to inform staff on adequate waste segregation.
 Ensuring that waste bins in their area are kept clean.

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 Ensuring that their designated waste storage areas (internal or external)
are kept clean and tidy and free from loose waste and items for storage.
 Ensuring any lockable waste bins are always kept locked shut except when
being filled.
Cleaning staff
Cleaning staff are responsible for:

 Emptying domestic/recycling office bins.


 Ensuring the correct bin bags are placed in the relevant bins (clear for
recycling waste, black for domestic waste).
 Ensuring waste is placed in the correct external waste bins.
 Reporting any areas showing poor segregation practice (food waste in
recycling bins, recycling waste in domestic waste bins) to the Waste
Manager so that the area involved can be advised and training provided.
Engineers
Engineers are responsible for:

 Collecting redundant equipment and other items from job sites which are
Arethusaneng Holdingss’ responsibility for disposal.
 Transferring waste (Redundant equipment and other items as above) from
jobsite to Arethusaneng Holdings main waste compound and placing the
waste items in the correct bay, bins, or container.

Arethusaneng Holdings Sub contractors


Arethusaneng Holdings sub-contractors are responsible for ensuring all wastes
they produce whilst on site are managed and disposed of in accordance with this
policy. Contractors who transport Arethusaneng Holdings waste must be suitably
licensed waste carriers or where required, waste brokers, with evidence provided
(waste carriers licences). Paperwork for any waste streams leaving the
Arethusaneng Holdings control must be obtained in the form of consignment
notes (for hazardous waste) and waste transfer notes (non-hazardous wastes).

7. DEFINITION OF WASTE
Under the Waste Framework Directive (European Directive (WFD) 2006/12/EC),
waste is “Any substance or object the holder discards, intends to discard or is
required to discard".

Controlled Waste
Controlled Waste is waste that is subject to legislative control in either its
handling or its disposal under the Controlled Waste Regulations 1992.
The types of wastes covered include all domestic, commercial, and industrial
waste. All waste produced by the Arethusaneng Holdings is classed as controlled
commercial waste.

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Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste is waste that poses substantial or potential threats to public
health or the environment. Waste is legally classified as hazardous if it is covered
under the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 and it will be listed with a star (*) in
the European Waste Catalogue (EWC).
Confidential Waste
Confidential waste are wastes that contain confidential information. Confidential
information can be defined as:

 Any material that contains information of a personal nature - that can


identify a living individual or relates to an individual under the 1998 Data
Protection Act e.g. patient names, details of medical condition & treatment,
staff personal details.
 Any information classed as ‘Business Sensitive’ e.g. financial data.
If there is any doubt regarding whether the information contained is
‘confidential’, disposal as confidential waste is advisable therefore reducing any
potential risk.
All information has a life cycle and the Arethusaneng Holdings has adopted the
guidance issued on the government website from the Information Commissioners
Office

Controlled Waste
Controlled Waste is waste that is subject to legislative control in either its
handling or its disposal under the Controlled Waste Regulations 1992.
The types of wastes covered include all domestic, commercial, and industrial
waste. All waste produced by the Arethusaneng Holdings is classed as controlled
commercial waste.
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste is waste that poses substantial or potential threats to public
health or the environment. Waste is legally classified as hazardous if it is covered
under the Hazardous Waste Regulations.
Confidential Waste
Confidential waste are wastes that contain confidential information. Confidential
information can be defined as:

 Any material that contains information of a personal nature - that can


identify a living individual or relates to an individual under the 1998 Data
Protection Act e.g. patient names, details of medical condition & treatment,
staff personal details.
 Any information classed as ‘Business Sensitive’ e.g. financial data.

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If there is any doubt regarding whether the information contained is
‘confidential’, disposal as confidential waste is advisable therefore reducing any
potential risk.
All information has a life cycle and the Arethusaneng Holdings has adopted the
guidance issued on the government website from the Information
Commissioners Office

8.DUTY OF CARE
As a producer of waste, the Arethusaneng Holdings has a legal ‘Duty of Care’ to
make sure its waste is handled safely and only passed to people authorised to
receive it.
For any waste removed from Arethusaneng Holdings premises, the designated
waste contractor will have to supply a Waste Transfer Note (WTN) for controlled
waste, and a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note (HWCN) for hazardous waste.
No waste may leave the Arethusaneng Holdings without a Waste
Transfer Note or Hazardous Waste Consignment Note.
Waste Transfer Notes (Controlled waste)
Before any Controlled waste leaves the Arethusaneng Holdings a Waste Transfer
Note (WTN) (Appendix A) must be produced ensuring all the required
information is put onto the form. The form must be signed by an authorised
Arethusaneng Holdings officer and be given to the waste carrier when they come
to collect the waste. For regular collections, an annual waste transfer note can be
set up in advance of the first collection. Waste transfer notes must be retained for
two years following the disposal of the waste.

9. OTHER LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS


Arethusaneng Holdings is committed to following all applicable waste legislation,
statutory guidance, and other environmental requirements to which it subscribes,
as well as to adhere to industry best practice when possible. The Managing
Director is responsible for ensuring that Arethusaneng Holdings adheres to all
such legislation through the active support and guidance of the Waste Manager.
The Arethusaneng Holdings is fully committed to cooperating with regulators,
such as the Environmental Agency, the Water Authority, the Health & Safety
Executive and DEFRA.

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Landfill Tax
This is a tax on the disposal of waste. It aims to encourage waste producers to
produce less waste, recover more value from waste and to use more
environmentally friendly methods of waste disposal.
Waste Management Licensing Regulations
The Site Waste Management Plans Regulations
A site waste management plan (SWMP) is created to enable businesses to plan and
strategize how any waste from the site will be managed or disposed of. They must
be produced at the start of the project and monitored throughout (Appendix C).
SWMPs may cover:
 Decisions regarding which waste management Arethusaneng Holdings will
collect and dispose of their site waste.
 Which types of waste are likely to be generated from the construction site:
Scrap metals, electric equipment, papers/boxes and domestic waste
 The volume of waste likely to be generated throughout the project: 10 kg
 Which techniques will be used to manage which types of waste: recycled,
reused or reduced.
 Who will be the responsible persons regarding waste disposal: Everyone will
be responsible for waste management and dispose into Smart Access
Electrical vehicle
Site waste management plans used to be compulsory by law for builds worth over
£300,000, under the Site Waste Management Plans Regulations (2008), but their
compulsory nature was repealed in 2013. Despite this, it is highly recommended for
all project managers to produce this planning document – this is for several reasons:

 Saves you money- plan how you will manage waste and resources and
efficiently control the storage and use of all resources and produced waste.
This will also allow you to devise new ways of cutting costs.
 Protects the environment- reduce waste, recycle where possible and reduce
the risk your waste poses to the local, and wider, environment.
 Strengthens your reputation and business prospects: An SWMP will boost
your profile and enhance your reputation, helping you secure more tenders
in the future.
The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011
This regulation provides the requirements for using the waste hierarchy. The waste
hierarchy is a classification of waste management options in order of their
environmental impact, such as: reduction, reuse, recycling and recovery.
Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005
Hazardous waste is essentially waste that contains hazardous properties which if
mismanaged has the potential to cause greater harm to the environment and

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human health than non-hazardous waste. As a result, strict controls apply from the
point of its production, to its movement, management, and recovery or disposal.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive aim to reduce the
quantity of waste from electrical and electronic equipment and increase its re-use,
recovery, and recycling.
Landfill directive
This directive aims to prevent or reduce as far as possible negative effects on the
environment from the landfilling of waste, by introducing stringent technical
requirements for waste and landfills and setting targets for the reduction of
biodegradable municipal waste going to landfill.
Batteries directive
This directive aims to improve the environmental performance of batteries and
minimise the impact waste batteries have on the environment by banning the
disposal of batteries in landfill or by incineration.
Carriage of Dangerous Goods (CDG) Regulations
The CDG Regulations are the UK’s transposition of the EU ADR 2009 Regulations
 Correctly classify the waste.
 Package the waste according to specific standards.
 Label the waste correctly.
 Provide the collector with a consignor’s declaration Under the CDG and as a
consignor of hazardous waste, the Arethusaneng Holdings may require an
annual Dangerous Goods Safety report.

10. WASTE GENERATED BY ARETHUSANENG HOLDINGS


Arethusaneng Holdings produces a wide variety of waste streams.
Domestic Wastes
This category covers all the wastes which could typically be produced in a
domestic / household setting such as general (black bag) waste, dry mixed
recycling, bulky items, etc.
Hazardous Wastes
This category covers wastes not specific to a Domestic setting, but which have a
particular property making them hazardous such as, oil, refrigerant, chemicals,
waste electrical and electronic equipment, etc

11. WASTE GENERATED BY OTHER ORGANISATIONS


Contractors working for the Arethusaneng Holdings

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All contractors employed or working on behalf of Arethusaneng Holdings will make
the necessary arrangements to comply with this policy
Waste carriers and contractors are required to follow on site rules for vehicle
parking, loading/unloading, security and speed limits whilst on either the
Arethusaneng Holdings premise or that of their clients.

12. SEGREGATION OF WASTE


Waste segregation policy
Waste segregation in line with this policy is not optional but MANDATORY.
Domestic waste segregation – Recycling scheme

 Arethusaneng Holdings are gradually phasing in the provision of recycling


facilities (i.e. bins) throughout the company. Departments which have not
been supplied with recycling facilities do not need to separate dry mixed
recyclables (in clear bags) until supplied with the facilities to do so.
 When recycling facilities are deployed to an area, different communication
channels will be used to make staff aware of the new segregation procedure.
Every effort will be made to adapt to local circumstances but there are no
requirements for Arethusaneng Holdings to formerly consult with the area
staff prior to roll-out.
 Once supplied, full segregation of dry mixed recyclables by all staff at all
time.

13. STORAGE OF WASTE


Waste bins

 The Waste Manager has final authority on the chosen type and model of
recycling waste bin supplied when recycling is introduced to any area. The
type and model of recycling waste bins supplied by Arethusaneng Holdings
are the default option throughout the business for all areas.
Choosing waste containers and bags
Subject to securing the relevant and appropriate assurances, the Waste Manager
has final authority on the type of waste containers and bags used by the company,
to ensure containers and bags are compatible with the Arethusaneng Holdings
policy and procedures, internal transport arrangements and our nominated waste
contractors
Purchasing of waste containers and bags

 Bags for domestic (black) and recycling (clear) waste are purchased and
supplied by the Waste Manager.
 Confidential waste bags are supplied by the Waste manager through our
nominated confidential waste contractor.
Internal storage

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Domestic wastes may under no circumstances be mixed in storage areas.

 Waste must not accumulate in corridors, lobbies, or other unsuitable places.


 Waste must not under any circumstances obstruct access routes, fire escape
routes or fire doors.
 Waste items must not be placed in areas that are likely to cause a tripping
hazard.
 Waste containers, waste cupboards and waste bins must be kept shut and
locked when not in use to prevent unauthorised access or access to waste by
vermin.
External storage (Warehouse)

 Waste must not be stored loose in any external areas – See fly-tipping section
14 below.
 Waste wheelie bins or any other containers must be kept shut and locked
when not in use to prevent unauthorised access or access to waste by
vermin.
Spills
 It is the responsibility of all staff within their work area, to be aware of any
procedure regarding ‘Spillage’ of substance in their area of work, if
applicable. To know where the spill kit is located and what course of action is
required to clean up the spillage.
 Further guidance on chemicals can be found in SDS
 Any materials used in the containment and absorption of spills should be
treated for disposal as the material spilled. For instance, contaminated
materials used to clean chemical spills should be disposed as chemical waste
cytotoxic/cytostatic medicines spills should be disposed as
cytotoxic/cytostatic waste.

14. FLY TIPPING (Warehouse)


It is the responsibility of Department producing the waste to ensure a suitable waste
disposal route is identified in line with this policy and associated procedures. Any
waste left unattended in internal areas or on grounds with no arrangements for
disposal will be considered fly-tipping.
Fly-tipping of waste will not be tolerated and all occurrences will be fully
investigated.

15. DISPOSAL TO DRAINS AND SEWERS


Under no circumstances can any discharges to sewers other than domestic
sewage be made.

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Currently Arethusaneng Holdings it is not permitted to discharge anything to sewer
other than the above. Any uncontrolled releases to sewers put us in breach of the
Trade Effluent Regulations (Water Industry Act 2003) and expose us to prosecution
from the regulatory body (for Rotherham and Thornaby sites this is Yorkshire and
Northumbria Water respectively). Should a spill occur which results in chemicals,
oils and other toxic materials to be released to drains or sewers, contact the Waste
Manager immediately.

16. AUDITING
It is the responsibility of the Waste Manager to conduct a monitoring and auditing
programme for all areas for waste management to ensure the correct
implementation of this policy.
The monitoring and auditing programme will follow a pro-format audit schedule with
a wide scope ranging from adequate waste segregation, staff awareness of
operational procedures for waste management, through to opportunities for waste
minimisation.
Departments Managers will have full responsibility for addressing any negative
audit findings and taking adequate corrective actions.

17. TRAINING AND AWARENESS-RAISING


This Waste Management Policy does not have a mandatory training requirement,
but the following non-mandatory training will be available:

 Waste management training will be available, undertaking the training will be


risk driven should an area display poor practice or understanding of waste
segregation
 Waste management awareness will be actively promoted through a number
of communication channels.

18. REVIEW AND REVISION ARRANGEMENTS


The Waste Manager will be responsible for reviewing and revising as appropriate
this Policy no later than 3 years after its publication. Should legislation or any other
changes of circumstances arise; this Policy will be updated accordingly prior to the 3
year’s timeframe.
For the successful implementation of this policy, the Waste Manager will monitor
performance herein.

19. LINKS TO OTHER ORGANISATION POLICIES/DOCUMENTS


The following policies and procedures should be consulted alongside this Policy
document:

 Health & Safety Policy


 Environmental Management Policy
 Waste Policy

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20. REFERENCES

 Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005


 Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
 The Environmental Protection Act 1990
 Waste Management Licensing Regulations 1994 (amended 1995, 1996, 1997
and 1998)
 The Waste Management (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 1997.
 Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991
 Environmental Protection (Prescribed Processes and Substances) Regulations
1991 Controlled Waste Regulations 1992 as amended 1993.
 Environmental Act 1995
 Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989
 Controlled Waste (Registration of carriers and seizure of vehicles) Regulations
1991 ➢ Transport of Infectious Substances Revision 2 March 2006 ➢
Landfill Tax Regulations 1996 as amended 1996 & 1998.
 Waste Minimisation Act 1998
 Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations
 Waste of Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations
 The Site Waste Management Plans Regulations 2008

21. DISCLAIMER
It is the responsibility of all staff to check the organisations shared drive
Arethusaneng Holdings to ensure that the most recent version of this document is
being referenced.

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