TRP Chapter Chapter 1.3 Developing a hazardous waste policy and strategy

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

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

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

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

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

TRP Chapter Elements for control Source: David C Wilson 1999

TRP Chapter Elements of legislation Generator Recycling DisposalTreatment Storage Transport Responsibilities Controls

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

TRP Chapter An integrated approach to hazardous waste management Source: David C Wilson 1999

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

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

TRP Chapter 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 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 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 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