CHEMICAL DISPOSAL

The use of chemicals in industry generates waste some of which may be toxic and harmful. There are strategies to control toxic waste to ensure proper collection and treatment. These include minimising waste, proper collection and disposal and monitoring and audit of processes and records. For proper controls a waste collector for chemical waste and disposal is required to be licensed by the proper… More

The use of chemicals in industry generates waste some of which may be toxic and harmful. There are strategies to control toxic waste to ensure proper collection and treatment. These include minimising waste, proper collection and disposal and monitoring and audit of processes and records. For proper controls a waste collector for chemical waste and disposal is required to be licensed by the proper authorities to collect specific waste. These are sent to companies which specialise in chemical waste treatment and disposal. The movement of toxic waste from the generator to disposal is tracked to prevent any illegal disposal. Less