Hazardous waste regulations
For everyone producing or handling hazardous waste, covering hazardous waste regulations and how these affect operational activities for producers, carriers and waste sites.
Hazardous waste classification and coding
Enables attendees to correctly classify and code hazardous waste in line with the most up-to-date regulations and guidance, including WM3. It is the suggested next course for those who have attended the Hazardous waste regulations course.
Management of hazardous waste
Provides waste producing companies, waste contractors, environmental regulators, insurance risk assessors and waste brokers with an understanding of hazards associated with managing and handling hazardous waste. Enabling safe, effective and legally compliant practice.
List of hazardous waste
The following are examples of hazardous wastes. If you are responsible for Hazardous waste disposal and management of any of these wastes then you will need to comply with the relevant hazardous wastes regulations.
- Chemical waste disposal
- Paint disposal
- Fluorescent tube disposal
- Toxic waste disposal
- Asbestos disposal
- Battery disposal
- Electronic waste disposal
- Industrial waste disposal
- Hazardous waste containers
- Electrical goods disposal
Hazardous waste management requirements
CIWM courses will help you set up procedures and manage hazardous waste so that you comply with waste regulations. This may involve:
- Obtaining a hazardous waste premises code
- Classifying hazardous waste accurately
- Separating and storing waste correctly
- Managing waste carriers and waste sites
- Completing the required waste consignment notes