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Chapter 1.3 Developing a hazardous waste policy and strategy

Chapter 1.3 Developing a hazardous waste policy and strategy. Strategic policy and planning hierarchy. Source: Strategic Planning Guide for MSW Management 2001. Vital components. Institutional arrangements. LEGISLATION. FACILITIES. ). SUPPORT. ENFORCEMENT. SERVICES. Stakeholders.

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Chapter 1.3 Developing a hazardous waste policy and strategy

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  1. Chapter 1.3 Developing a hazardous waste policy and strategy TRP Chapter 1.3 1

  2. Strategic policy and planning hierarchy Source: Strategic Planning Guide for MSW Management 2001 TRP Chapter 1.3 2

  3. Vital components Institutional arrangements LEGISLATION FACILITIES ) SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SERVICES Stakeholders Source: David C Wilson 1993 TRP Chapter 1.3 3

  4. Waste hierarchy TRP Chapter 1.3 4 Source: David C Wilson 1993, 1997, 2001

  5. Waste management evolution 1 REACTIVE PROACTIVE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CLEANER PRODUCTION RECYCLING TREATMENT DILUTION TRP Chapter 1.3 5 Source: World Bank Technical Paper 93

  6. Policies and instruments to promote compliance How to control? TRP Chapter 1.3 6 Source: David C Wilson 1999

  7. WASTE GENERATOR Regulatory Tools for Control DEFINITION OR CLASSIFICATION OF 1 WASTE 2 5 5 * TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES Elements for control Source: David C Wilson 1999 TRP Chapter 1.3 7

  8. Elements of legislation Responsibilities Controls Generator Recycling Transport Storage Treatment Disposal TRP Chapter 1.3 8

  9. Hazardous waste in a wider context • Hazardous waste policies are just one part of the country’s wider environmental protection programme • Must also address: • open dumping of non-hazardous wastes • uncontrolled discharge of sewage and factory effluents • marine pollution • air pollution • controls over toxic chemicals • pesticide policy • hazardous materials transport • Need to progress over a broad front TRP Chapter 1.3 9

  10. Enforcement • Effective enforcement of hazardous waste legislation: • needs sufficient resources, administrative back-up • should be phased in gradually • must be monitored • relies on enforcement of existing environmental protection laws • should be transparent to encourage compliance TRP Chapter 1.3 10

  11. Support services • Infrastructure and support services needed include: • Analytical services • Consultancy services • Training and skills development • Information systems TRP Chapter 1.3 11

  12. ECONOMIC VOLUNTARY INSTRUMENTS APPROACH HOW TO CONTROL? INFORMATION COMMAND AND CONTROL DISSEMINATION AND USE REGULATION WASTE GENERATOR Institutional Arrangements TRANSPORT * LEGISLATION FACILITIES FACILITIES DEFINITION OR CLASSIFICATION OF WASTE SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ELEMENTS Stakeholders WHAT TO CONTROL? COMPONENTS OF THE OVERALL SYSTEM An integrated approach to hazardous waste management TRP Chapter 1.3 12 Source: David C Wilson 1999

  13. Developing a regional plan for hazardous waste management Source: Strategic Planning Guide for MSW Management 2001 TRP Chapter 1.3 13

  14. Experience in developing a national hazardous waste management system • The experience of other countries offers • useful guidance: • See how HWM systems are put together • Compare and contrast different national approaches • Understand the existing local system • Choose the ‘best of the rest’ from around the world • Adapt these to local needs and circumstances • Build a unique local system TRP Chapter 1.3 14

  15. Common elements in successful implementation • Use a package of actions • Build support of public and government • Combine co-operation and coercion • Make enforcement practical, taking into account available resources • Gradual build-up of controls, interfaced with other pollution control legislation • Some short term actions plus longer-term plans TRP Chapter 1.3 15

  16. Waste management evolution 2 Source: Robinson, Waste Management & Research March 1990 TRP Chapter 1.3 16

  17. Common constraints and difficulties in implementation • Inadequate early identification and quantification of wastes • Poor enforcement of existing pollution controls • Long delays before facilities are provided • Lack of public confidence • Lack of resources for enforcement • Complexity and fragmentation of administrative aspects TRP Chapter 1.3 17

  18. Some guiding principles • Do something now rather than investigate for too long • Provide money up-front to facilitate action • Use both carrot and stick TRP Chapter 1.3 18

  19. Useful first steps • Document and quantify problem • Designate and train responsible staff • Control water pollution and solid wastes • Early measures for waste minimisation • Interim treatment/disposal measures • Raise public/political awareness • Obtain appropriate independent advice TRP Chapter 1.3 19

  20. Chapter 1.3 Summary • This chapter stresses the need to take strategic and integrated approach, and to develop vital components in parallel • It sets the evolution of waste management policies in the wider context • Need for national and regional planning • Learn from the experience of others • Common elements of successful implementation, and common constraints • Guiding principles • Useful first steps TRP Chapter 1.3 20

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