S outh W essex W aste M inimisation G roup Wednesday 24th September 2008 Michael Hughes Technical Director Wendy Carmichael Technical Specialist Tel: Fax:

Solvwaste Environmental Ltd Haz Box Service

Solvwaste Environmental Ltd >30 Years Waste Management experience Licensed Waste Management Site - WML/251/M1 Site Managed by Technically Competent Staff Licensed Waste Carriers Drivers trained to ADR standards Regularly audited by the EA No incidents or breach of the regulations

Solvwaste Environmental Ltd Our Aims –To provide a ONE-STOP-SHOP for Waste Services to meet our Clients Requirements –We do this by working in Partnership with Organisations to meet their needs –To Recover Waste wherever possible

Waste Management One stop shop Hazardous waste Haz Box Used lamp recycling WEEE Waste recovery Industrial services Advice & Guidance Duty of Care Waste Management DGSA EMS IPPC Monitoring Training Solvwaste Environmental Ltd

Hazardous Waste Disposal Costs More waste streams classified as hazardous Less landfill sites can take hazardous waste - increasing transport costs Landfill tax is doubling in next 3 years More stringent Waste Acceptance Criteria - increases costs of sampling/treatment Higher landfill engineering standards - increases cost to end processors Compliance to Carriage of Dangerous Goods (ADR)‏ Increasing Fuel costs ALL the above will impact on the cost of dealing with hazardous wastes

Solvwaste Environmental Ltd Haz Box Service

A nationwide, small volume hazardous waste collection service. Specifically catering for low volume producers of hazardous waste. A cost effective method of ensuring waste producers remain compliant with all disposal legislation. Haz Box Service

As you are aware, many ‘everyday’ waste items must not be deposited in your general waste containers.

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Aerosols Most Batteries Toner Cartridges Adhesives Acid Descalers Oil Filters Caustic Soda WEEE wastes Thinners Anti freeze Oil Tins Resins Solvents Break fluid Paints Cleaning Chemicals Photochemicals Contaminated Rags, Wipes and Absorbents (Any combination of the above may be placed in the Haz-Box)‏ Haz Box Service

Lithium Batteries Fire risk All terminals must be securely insulated Customers must sign a declaration that this has been done prior to acceptance

Battery Box For those producing batteries only Box supplied with internal divider and container for lithium batteries:- 2.5 litres, or 5 litres Special procedure for lithium batteries applies

Haz Box Dimensions: H: 38 cm, W: 54 cm (60.5 cm incl handles), Depth: 39. 5cm Volume: 55 litres Maximum container size: Individual items must be 5 litre/kg or less Maximum weight: Preferably <20 kg. If the Haz-Box does go over this, we will not refuse to collect it for this reason unless it is exceptionally heavy and it is not feasible for the driver to empty it. Lithium Batteries: can be collected in small volumes if properly protected against fire hazard General Ensure all items are sealed and protected against leakage Keep in a well ventilated area and away from unauthorised access

One off payment for a 55 litre lidded plastic box Container remains on site Wastes are segregated on the collection vehicle Segregation allows many items to be recycled Collected on a pre-arranged schedule (e.g. weekly, fortnightly, monthly or quarterly)‏ Payment & paperwork for each collection/disposal. Haz Box Service

Service includes :- Identification Classification Listing Packing Labelling Full Audit trail Team includes :- Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers Chemists ADR qualified drivers Haz Box Service

Current customers include :- Scott Closures – Seal manufacturing Hobbycraft – currently 37 sites nationwide Hamworthy Engineering SITA – Hospital Battery Boxes Poole Hospital

Michael Hughes Technical Director Wendy Carmichael Technical Specialist Tel: Fax: