Author University of Sussex Case Study Amanda Hastings Health, Safety & Environment Officer

Title of Presentation, Author Format of Case Study Background to Waste Management Waste Audit and Findings Hazardous Waste Review Hazardous Waste Management Systems Future Developments

Title of Presentation, Author Why Review Waste Management?  Increasing range of legislation  Strengthen control over handling of waste  Reduce waste to landfill  Reduce environmental impact of waste  Increasing costs

Title of Presentation, Author Timetable of Changes

Title of Presentation, Author Key Areas of Legislation  ODS Regulations – fridges  WEEE Directive – electrical  Landfill Directive Pre-treatment, no co-disposal Waste bans – clinical, corrosive, oxidising, flammable Increase in landfill tax  Special/Hazardous Waste Regulations Administration New waste categories

Title of Presentation, Author Situation in 2003/2004 University of Sussex  Devolved responsibility and budgets  38+ contractors on campus  20,000 bin lifts (no weight data)  Basic recycling systems & equipment  Poor quality of information  Cost approx £250,000

Title of Presentation, Author University Waste Management Strategy  Compliance with waste legislation  To meet EA reporting requirements  Create one stop shop service on campus (contract management)  Supplier investment in infrastructure for waste management  Deliver value for money

Title of Presentation, Author Waste Audit 2004 Key Findings Reduction from 136 bins to 115 bins Average weight 49kg (Industry standard 68kg) Average weight of waste 28kg Average weight of recyclable waste 21kg Areas of non-compliance

Title of Presentation, Author Waste Audit 2004

Title of Presentation, Author Hazardous Waste Review and Strategy  Clinical Waste Working Group established – March 2004  Remit Review waste classification under HWR and LoWR Resolution of disposal routes Contract management Develop new policy and procedures Identify training needs

Title of Presentation, Author Hazardous Waste Management System Trial Volunteers – Biological Services Unit Identified the key wastes All wastes were going for incineration Review of key wastes under EWC categories Resolution of disposal routes Consultation, communication & consensus Tracking wastes and audit trail Record keeping

Title of Presentation, Author Hazardous Waste Management System Trial

Title of Presentation, Author Hazardous Waste Management System Trial Budget 04/05£12,000 Costs 04/05 All waste disposed of as clinical £10,305 (11 months) Costs 05/06New disposal routes £6,377 Savings 05/06£3,928(£5,623) Following the successful trial this review exercise was carried out in all Science Schools.

Title of Presentation, Author Summary of Experience and Achievements  Legal compliance  Better central control  Better record keeping, audit trails  Common disposal routes  Move away from custom and practice  Initial resistance, co-operation following successful trial  Training and greater awareness/understanding  Value for money

Title of Presentation, Author Future Developments

Title of Presentation, Author Waste Management at The University of Sussex Thank you Any questions?