HAZARDOUS WASTE

MANAGEMENT

Lt Col Roshni Varaden

SANDF
 SCOPE

Definition of Hazardous Waste

Waste Management Legislation

Principles of Waste Management

Objectives of Hazardous Waste Management

Current Situation in the RSA

Incorrect Management of Hazardous Waste

Assistance to Hazardous Waste Generators

 SCOPE

SABS Code 0228 Classes

Hazard Rating

Storage of Hazardous Waste

Research on Common Hazardous Waste

Transportation of Hazardous Waste

Landfill Types

Conclusion
Hazardous waste can be defined as

waste that has the potential, even in

low concentrations, to have a
significant adverse effect on public
health and the environment because
of its inherent toxicological, chemical
and physical characteristics
 WASTE MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION
National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998)
Environment Conservation Act (Act 73 of 1989) Section 20
National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998)
Health Act (Act 63 of 1977)
Air Quality Act (Act 39 of 2004)
Hazardous Substances Act (Act 15 of 1973)
Nuclear Energy Act (Act 131 of 1993) Section 45&46 Authority over
management of radioactive waste, storage of irradiated nuclear fuel,
discarding of radioactive waste and storage of irradiated nuclear fuel.
General Regulations made in terms of the Medicines and Related
Substances Act, 1965 (Act 101 of 1965) Section 27
Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993)
PRINCIPLES OF WASTE MANAGEMENT

Duty of Care Principle

Polluter Pays Principle

Precautionary Principle

Sustainable Development
 OBJECTIVES OF HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT

To ensure the correct identification and classification

of a hazardous waste

To prevent hazardous waste entering the

environment illegally.

To implement cradle-to-grave principles by means

of planned waste management strategies

To manage hazardous waste until it is safely

disposed of, by setting minimum requirements at
crucial points in its life cycle
 CURRENT SITUATION IN THE RSA

Material Safety Data Sheets

Composition of Hazardous Waste

Chemical Reactions

Laboratory Fees and Specialists

Understanding the Minimum Requirements

Enforcement of legal Requirements

 INCORRECT MANAGEMENT OF
HAZARDOUS WASTE

Pollution of the Environment

Impaired Health

Slows down Socio-Economic Development

Incomplete Mission
 ASSISTANCE TO GENERATORS OF HAZARDOUS
WASTE: WATER RESEARCH COMMISSION

90% Hazardous Waste

Generic Classification
 SABS 0228 CLASSES

Class 1: Explosives
Class 2: Gases
Class 3: Flammable Liquids
Class 4: Flammable Solids of Substances
Class 5: Oxidizing Substances (agents) and
Organic Peroxides
Class 6: Poisonous (toxic) and Infectious Substances
Class 7: Radioactive Substances
Class 8: Corrosive Substances
Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances
 HAZARD RATING

Acceptable On Site Storage

Hazard Rating Risk
Lanfill Types Limit
HR 1 Extreme Risk H:H 10 kg
HR 2 High Risk H:H 100 kg
HR 3 Moderate Risk H:H or H:h 1,000 kg
HR 4 Low Risk H:H or H:h 10,000 kg
No Rating No limit, but must be
(for general waste) Minimal Risk General temorary storage
NAGS
 STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS WASTE

Mixing of Waste

Labeling Container

Duration of Storage (> 90 days; < 90 days)

Onsite Storage
 STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS WASTE

Structural Requirements
Hump
Concrete Floor
Bund Walls
Fence and Lock
Roof
Trench
Sump
Valve

Occupational Health and Safety Act, No 85 of 1993 Section 15

STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS WASTE
 RESEARCH ON COMMMON
HAZARDOUS WASTE

Used Oil and Petroleum Products

Hydrocarbon Contaminated Waste
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Contaminated

Waste
Solvents
Trycloerothylene (TCE)
Spent Antifreeze
 RESEARCH ON COMMMON HAZARDOUS WASTE

Edible/Vegetable Oil
 RESEARCH ON COMMMON
HAZARDOUS WASTE

Electronic Waste / e-waste

Ink and Toner Cartridges

Smoke Detectors

Wet Cell Batteries

Dry Cell Batteries

RESEARCH ON COMMMON HAZARDOUS WASTE

Lighting Waste
RESEARCH ON COMMMON HAZARDOUS WASTE

Asbestos and Asbestos Containing Waste (ACW)

 RESEARCH ON COMMMON
HAZARDOUS WASTE

Boiler Ash (and other ash waste)

Medical Waste, Health Care Risk Waste

Paint Waste and Empty Paint Containers

Empty and Contaminated Chemical Containers

Demolition and Construction Waste (Building Rubble)

RESEARCH ON COMMMON HAZARDOUS WASTE

Redundant Pesticides
 TRANSPORTATION OF
HAZARDOUS WASTE

LEGISLATIVE CONTROL

The National Road Traffic Act (Act 93 of 1996)

The Hazardous Substances Act (Act 15 of 1973)

The Occupational, Health and Safety act

(Act 85 of 1993)
 TRANSPORTATION OF
HAZARDOUS WASTE

If the Waste is classified as Explosive, Flammable or

Radioactive, additional regulations would apply:

The Explosives Act (Act 16 of 1973)

The Fire Brigade Services Act (Act 99 of 1987)

The Nuclear Energy Act (Act 92 of 1982)

 TRANSPORTATION OF
HAZARDOUS WASTE

ACCIDENTS DURING THE TRANSPORTATION

OF HAZARDOUS WASTE

Prevent Leaks and Spills

Tremcard
HAZCHEM
Remedial Action
Reporting of Accident
 LANDFILL TYPES
HH > HR 1-4
Hh > HR 3-4
www.iwmsa.co.za
Mr Mpho Tshitangoni: Deputy Director permitting DEAT
Contact details: Phone: (012) 310-3380
Fax: (012) 310-3753
e-mail: mt@deat.gov.za

Permit - Section 20 of ECA DEAT

Waste Manifest
Certificate of Safe Disposal
INSTITUTE OF WASTE MANAGEMENT OF SOUTHERN AFRICA
COUNCIL 2008-2010
 CONCLUSION

Consequences of business as
usual