1. Where did the Waste Hierarchy originate?
The waste hierarchy was first introduced into European Waste Policy in the European Waste Framework Directive 75/442/EEC (as amended). The revised Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC on waste emphasises and encourages the prevention of waste and establishes a five-step-hierarchy of waste management options which must be applied by Member States when developing their national waste policies:
2. What is the Waste Hierarchy?
The Waste Hierarchy establishes a hierarchy of management options in context of increasing environmental impact, and is based on the simple premise that it is better to avoid waste generation than to treat or dispose of waste.
3. Do we have to implement the Waste Hierarchy for LLW?
The simple answer is Yes. The Waste Hierarchy is include in UK LLW policy and strategy and is implicit is key nuclear industry legislation and other requirements place up nuclear site licensees by the regulator.
4. How do we start implementing the Waste Hierarchy?
Initially you should consider current practices and understand whether they effectively implement the Waste Hierarchy.
5. Where do we get advice on managing LLW and utilising the Waste Hierarchy?
You can get advice from the staff at the Low Level Waste Repository in the first instance. The LLWR has established waste routes that implement the hierarchy hands have access organisations that can give advice on specific waste streams and technologies.
7. What types of metal can be recycled?
The majority of metal can be recycled, even certain metal alloys. Facilities are available in the UK to address ferrous metals with overseas facilities available for other common metals such as Lead and Aluminium. There are also opportunities to reuse certain metals such as Lead.
8. What routes are available for combustible Low Level Wastes?
There are UK and international routes available for combustible Low Level Wastes. Once again LLWR offers a simple service to manage all combustible wastes and consign to the most cost effective treatment route and facility.
Q & A:
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