SHE Code 31: Controlled and Hazardous Waste Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Group

Managers of staff, STFC site tenants, and those responsible for contractors on STFC sites who: generate waste of any kind; or dispose of waste. Note: see separate codes for asbestos or radioactive wastes Who should use this presentation & read the code

STFC Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Group SHE Code 31 “Controlled and Hazardous Waste”

Why a Waste code? Most if not all of the waste STFC generates is ‘Controlled’, examples include: Waste paper; empty printer cartridges, fluorescent tubes, oils Scrap metal; batteries; electronic equipment - PCs Waste from building sites, waste food, plastic cups, cardboard Scrap scientific equipment, cabling, monitors STFC has a ‘Duty of Care’ to ensure that the waste we generate and dispose of is: stored and transported appropriately, safely and securely; Transported, handled and disposed of by businesses that are authorised or licensed to do so; and recorded and documented using Controlled Waste Transfer Notes (CWTNs) - retained for at least 3 years.

Why a Waste code? Some ‘Controlled’ wastes are also Hazardous to transport, due to their flammability, toxicity or because they are carcinogens, for example: oils or chemicals STFC’s ‘Duty of Care’ is the same except disposal is recorded using Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes (HWCNs) and retained for at least 3 years.

Waste, other than non-recyclable office wastes, should be disposed of via routes detailed on SHE website.SHE website Key points

Any waste stored on sites must be secure – and MUST BE LABELLED. Establishes Waste Disposal Officers (WDOs) to manage and advise on waste disposal: All waste must only be given to authorised carriers for disposal at authorised sites; and All waste disposal must be documented - generally either a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note (HWCN) or Controlled Waste Transfer Note (CMTN)

Key contacts Departmental /Site Waste Disposal Officers (WDOs) Jim McCabeDLAllext. 3750All wastes Steve RobertsonRALAllext. 5537Hazardous wastes Graham RowleyRALAllext. 6378General waste Mark CollinsROEAllext. 273All wastes JBOSSOAllext. 4140All wastes Tony ParkerRALCLFext. 5109Hazardous wastes Steve RobertsRALISISext. 6033Hazardous wastes Ian ClarkeRALMNTCext. 5439Hazardous wastes Gareth BakerSTFCAllext. 3285All wastes

The training detailed in the code for Waste Disposal Officers: -Waste Management Awareness Course Can be booked by calling your local SHE training contacts: DL/RAL 8288; SO 2061; UKATC For help or advice with this code contact your local Waste Disposal Officer, STFC Environment Officer or SHE Group – see SHE Directory SHE Training

See “What’s new” at Want to know how to recycle? How “Green” is your office or lab.? Do you know how to dispose of waste? STFC SHE Group Corporate Services Issued June 2010 SHE Code 31 “Disposal of Controlled and Hazardous Waste”