FM ENV 016 Waste Management Environmental Management Procedure
Safety, Health & Environment Section
Environmental Management System (EMS)
FM/ENV/016
Waste Management
Environmental Management
Procedure
June 2015
Version 3.0
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FM ENV 016 Waste Management Environmental Management Procedure
Document History
Date
Author
Version
Description of modifications
29.10.09
S. Buckland
0.1
Initial draft of document issued for review.
Jan 10
P. Hill
0.2
Reviewed draft
Mar 10
R. Allingham
P. Hill
L. Broadbent
C. Edwards
0.3
Reviewed draft, SB altered draft according to
comments, discussions.
Apr 10
S.Buckland
0.4
Final draft ready for authorisation
Apr 10
S. Buckland
1.0
Authorised version
Aug 10
S. Buckland
2.0
Revised content in line with ISO14001 stage 1
audit recommendations.
Dec 10
S. Buckland
3.0
Revised content in sections: 3.1
Aug 11
S. Buckland
4.0
Revised content in sections 3.1, 5.1, 5.2.4,
5.3.2&4, 5.4, 6.1.2
Nov 11
P. Hill
5.0
Revised content in sections 1.1, 3.1, 4, 5.1,
5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.3.2, 5.3.6, 5.4.2, 5.4.3, 9
Feb 12
C.Challen
5.0
Revised content 1.1, 4.1, 6.1.3, 6.2.1
Dec 12
C.Challen
6.0
New section added 5.7. Revised content 6.2.7
and 7.0, Figure 3.1, 5.3.6
Sept 13
S. Buckland
1.0
Migrated to SharePoint & updated hyperlinks.
March 2014
C.Challen
2.0
Major revision to all sections with more
information included within Appendices.
June 2015
C.Challen
3.0
Minor revisions to sections 4.3 and 6.3
highlighting maximum time periods for the
storage of waste. New section 7.3.1 on
arrangements for autoclaved waste. New
section 6.6.1 lists hazardous waste registration
numbers.
Minor amendments to various sections to reflect
change of line management for FM waste and
recycling service.
References
#
Title
Version
File Name
[1]
Environmental Aspects Register
1
FM ENV 004
[2]
Environmental Sustainability Policy
1
FM ENV 002
[3]
Register of Legal & Other
Requirements
1
Newground Business Services
[4]
ISO14001
2004
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FM ENV 016 Waste Management Environmental Management Procedure
Document Control
Authorised:
Michael Ahern
Chief Operating Officer
Date
Approved:
Paul Morris
Director of Facilities Management
Date
Reviewed:
Christine Edwards
Safety, Health & Environment Manager
Date
Reviewed:
Andy Coverdale
Business Services Manager
Date
Reviewed:
Peter Hill
Safety, Health & Environment Adviser
Date
Author:
Clair Challen
Environment & Sustainability Manager
Date
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FM ENV 016 Waste Management Environmental Management Procedure
Contents
1 Introduction
2 UCLan Waste Streams
3 Process Overview of Waste Management at UCLan
4
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal
5 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Disposal
6 Hazardous Waste Disposal
7 Clinical Waste Disposal
8 Food Waste
9 Liquid Effluent
10 Fly tipping
11 Radiological Waste Management
12 Contractor Management and Duty of Care
13 Data Management
14 Legal or Other Requirements
15 Appendix A: Waste Management Definitions
16 Appendix B: Waste Management Hierarchy
17 Appendix C: Non-Hazardous Waste Codes
18 Appendix D: Categories of EEE covered by the WEEE Regulations
19 Appendix E: Hazard Properties & Risk Phrases
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FM ENV 016 Waste Management Environmental Management Procedure
1
Introduction
1.1
Purpose
This procedure describes the approach UCLan will take to manage and mitigate its’ waste
management as a category of significant environmental aspects (FMENV004), within the
University’s Environmental Management System (EMS), to ensure the University’s
operations remain compliant with relevant parts of its:
 Environmental Sustainability Policy;
“Use natural resources prudently and prevent pollution by identifying improvement targets,
whilst adhering to the following key principles:
- Provide training and information to all staff and students to facilitate prudent use of
natural resources;
- Champion the reduction of waste following the reduce, reuse, recycle hierarchy, to
include the provision of suitable segregation and composting facilities;
- Address the root cause, rather than the symptoms, of resource wastage wherever
possible;”



Environmental Management Plan 2013-2016
Contribution to compliance/ maintenance of the University’s position in relation to
waste reduction and recycling as measured in initiatives like the People and Planet
Green League, HEFCE/HESA Estate Management Records
Register of Legal Compliance and Other Requirements (see Newground Business
Services). Contact Greenteam@uclan.ac.uk for log-in access
o Environmental Protection Act 1990
o The Waste (England & Wales) Regulations 2011 amended 2012
o Controlled Waste (England & Wales) Regulations 2012
o The Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 amended
2009
o Landfill Tax (England & Wales) Regulations 1996, amended 2013
o WEEE Regulations 2013
o The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010
amended 2014
o List of Wastes (England) Regulations 2005
o Site Waste Management Plans Regulations 2008
o The Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2011
o The Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009
UCLan’s Environmental Aspects Register (FMENV004) identifies waste disposal as the
aspect of University’s waste management activities that has the most significant impact on
the environment. Waste disposal will therefore be the focus of our mitigation and
management within the EMS. However, as a matter of good practice we will also outline
issues to be considered to improve reduction, re-use and recycling of waste throughout the
University.
Please note that site waste management plans for building contracts will only be touched
upon within this procedure, FM ENV 015 Land Development and Buildings will deal with this
area of waste management in further detail.
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FM ENV 016 Waste Management Environmental Management Procedure
1.2
Scope
This document applies to operations conducted from the University’s Preston campuses
including those of UCLan maintenance engineers. Contractors working on University sites
are required to manage and dispose of their own waste.
1.3
Responsibilities
This document applies to staff within the University who are responsible for elements of the
waste management process listed in section 1.1. These general responsibilities are
summarized in the table below.
Further details of specific role responsibilities can be accessed in EMS Manual
(FMENV003). Within SHE Training Needs Analysis (FMENV018) the training and
development required by the responsible parties are outlined to ensure adequate experience
and competence.
Legal or other requirement
Responsibility
Operational control
Controlled Waste
Management
Building Managers
Recycling Team
FM ENV 016
Registration of Waste
Carriers
Waste Batteries and
Accumulators
Recycling Officer
SHE Adviser (Hazardous
Waste)
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Controlled Waste Duty of
Care
WEEE
Building Managers
Recycling Officer
Recycling Assistants
Staff arranging disposal of
waste
SHE Adviser (Hazardous
Waste)
Building Surveyors
(Development)
LIS Infrastructure
LIS Technicians
FM ENV 016
Hazardous Waste Duty of
Care
List of Wastes
LIS Technicians
SHE Adviser
Recycling Officer
FM ENV 016
Waste Exemptions
Recycling Officer
FM ENV 016
Hazardous Waste Premises
Registration
SHE Adviser
FM ENV 016
Site Waste Management
Plans
Building Surveyors
(Development)
FM ENV 015
Animal By Products
Recycling Officer
Catering Manager
FM ENV 016
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1.4
Continual Improvement
The University will monitor the implementation of the operational controls identified within
this procedure using a combination of internal audits and targets.
These targets will be part of a programme of improvement under an overall continual
improvement objective for Waste in the Environmental Management Plan (FMENV020).
Each significant type of waste management identified as having a significant impact will have
an associated target.
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UCLan Waste Streams
All Schools and Services at UCLan will generate office type waste;
General waste, paper, confidential waste, plastics, card, batteries, packaging, glass and
cans as well as surplus furniture, stationery and small items of WEEE.
Additional waste streams generated as a result of University activities are detailed in Figure
2. The principal disposal route is via Facilities Management with the exception of Learning
and Information Service’s special waste streams.
Figure 2 - UCLan Waste Streams
Health,
Psychology,
Pharmacy
Offensive/clinical
waste, chemicals
Medicine &
Dentistry,
Forensics
Marketing
Publications,
marketing
materials
Hazardous,
chemicals,
radioactive wastes
LIS
CEPS
Mineral oils,
circuit boards,
WEEE
IT & telecomms
equipment, books,
toner cartridges,
batteries, WEEE,
lab equipment (may
be hazardous)
FM
Business
Services & SHE
Section
Principal disposal
route
Students’ Union
Architecture,
Construction &
Environment
Catering &
Hospitality waste;
plastic, glass, card,
packaging, food
waste
Wood, metals,
ceramics,
concrete
Art, Design &
Performance
Wood, metals,
textiles, chemical
waste, dyes, paints
FM
Food waste,
vegetable & mineral
oils, grounds and
construction waste,
sanitary waste,
fluorescent tubes,
batteries
Learning and Information Services (LIS) special waste disposal is built into contracts
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Process Overview of Waste Management at UCLan
Figure 3 – Waste Management at UCLan
Product need identified.
Waste disposal
is the
responsibility of
the producer
(includes
contractors)
FMENVGN014
Yes
Reduction
Can the need be
filled by re-using a
material?
Contact FM Estates, use internal
contacts
No
Consider Lifecycle Costs of your
purchase e.g. energy efficiency,
disposal costs, packaging materials
No
Is the
University
the
Producer?
?
Material/ product no
longer required
.
Yes
Yes
Disposal See Section 6
Note: Hazardous waste is or may be contaminated with: harmful, irritant, flammable,
toxic, explosive, a poison, corrosive, oxidising, carcinogenic, sensitizing, ecotoxic,
mutagenic, teratogenic or dangerous to the environment.
Is it
Hazardous?
No
Yes
Is it Clinical/
Offensive?
Disposal See Section 7
Note: Clinical waste is infectious: consists of, or is contaminated with: infectious human
or animal tissue, blood or other bodily fluids, excretions, drugs or other pharmaceutical
products, medical, nursing, dental, veterinary, pharmaceutical, or similar practice,
investigation, treatment, care, teaching, research or blood transfusion.
Offensive waste is waste which is non-infectious but offensive by smell or appearance
No
Yes
Is it
Radioactive
Disposal
Refer to FM SHE 022 Local Rules for Unsealed Radioactive Sources,
FM SHE 023 Local Rules for Sealed Radioactive Sources or the
University Radiation Protection Officer, SHE Section Ext: 2231.
?
No
Yes
Yes
Re-Use
Can the
waste be
re-used?
Is it NonHazardous
?
No
If you are
unsure about
the
classification
of your waste
contact the
SHE Section
Ext: 2067 for
advice
See Appendix B or contact FM
Estates internal contacts
No
Yes
Re-Cycling
Can the
waste be
recycled?
No
Disposal See Section 4 for disposal
guidance
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See Appendix B or the intranet for
details of current recycling facilities
and initiatives.
FM ENV 016 Waste Management Environmental Management Procedure
3.1
A Quick Guide to Waste Disposal for Producers
The Statutory Industry Code (SIC) describing the University’s activities that is required on
some waste documentation should be 80.30/1 (Higher Education) from the 2003 list for
Hazardous Waste and 85.42/1 from the 2007 list for Non-Hazardous Waste.
3.1.1
Non Hazardous Waste Checklist via FM
Non Hazardous Waste for disposal via Facilities Management
Yes/No
1. Waste has been accurately defined as Non-Hazardous (See section
4.1)
2. The Waste Hierarchy has been applied (see Figure 3 and Appendix B)
and Disposal identified as last resort
3. Waste is appropriately packaged securely stored prior to transfer to
Facilities Management
4. FMENVREC028d Waste Transfer Note and FMENVREC029
Equipment Clearance Certificate has been completed (if necessary) by
the waste producer prior to contacting Facilities Management for transfer.
The producer should retain a copy of the transfer note
5. Building Managers or FMWasteandRecyclingService@uclan.ac.uk
have been contacted to arrange transfer
6. A copy of the Waste Transfer Note has been attached to the waste or
sent electronically to Facilities Management’s Waste and Recycling Team
fmwasteandrecyclingservice@uclan.ac.uk
NOTE: the waste will not be collected unless supported by the correct
documentation.
3.1.2
Hazardous Waste Checklist via FM
Hazardous Waste for disposal via Facilities Management
1. Waste has been accurately defined as being Hazardous (See section
6.2)
2. Waste is appropriately packaged and is securely stored prior to
transfer to FM Hazardous Waste Store
3. FMENVREC028a Waste Transfer note has been completed by the
waste producer prior to contacting Facilities Management for transfer.
The producer should retain a copy of the transfer note
4. SHE Section x 2232 shesection@uclan.ac.uk has been contacted
5. The waste has been labelled by type using FMREC HS 12a label
(available from the SHE section)
6. SHE Section has agreed on time & date for transfer of waste to FM
Hazardous Waste Store
NOTE: the waste will not be accepted unless supported by the correct
documentation.
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Yes/No
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3.1.3
Clinical/Offensive Waste Checklist via FM
Clinical/Offensive Waste for Disposal via Facilities Management
Yes/No
1. Waste has been accurately defined as being “Clinical” or “Offensive”
(Section 7.2)
2. Waste is appropriately packaged and labelled by type and is securely
stored prior to transfer to FM Hazardous Waste Store
3. FMENVREC028c Waste Transfer Note has been completed
The producer should retain a copy of the transfer note
4. SHE Adviser, Peter Hill x 2232 shesection@uclan.ac.uk has been
contacted
5. SHE Section has agreed on time & date for transfer of waste to FM
Hazardous Waste Store
NOTE: the waste will not be accepted unless supported by the correct
documentation.
3.1.4
Disposal Checklist via Waste Contractor
Waste for disposal via a Waste Contractor
1. The Waste has been accurately defined as Hazardous, NonHazardous, Clinical/Offensive (see Section 3, 4, 6 and 7)
2.The Waste Hierarchy has been applied (Non- Hazardous waste only see Figure 3 and Appendix B) and Disposal identified as last resort
3. Conduct a Waste Carriers Licence validity check including expiry date.
Search EA Public Register
4. Send details of the Contractor Licence to Recycling Officer, Waste and
Recycling Service FMWasteandRecyclingService@uclan.ac.uk or in the
case of Hazardous or Clinical/Offensive Waste Peter Hill (SHE Adviser),
SHE Section, VE202.
5. Waste is appropriately packaged and labelled by type and is securely
stored prior to transfer
6. On transfer a check of the contractor’s original Waste Carrier’s
Certificate must be made.
7. On transfer, a Waste Transfer note for Non-Hazardous waste, or a
Consignment Note for Hazardous waste/Clinical waste MUST be
completed and copies retained by both the producer and contractor. A
copy must also be given to FM Waste and Recycling Service/SHE
Adviser. Contractors will supply their own transfer notes or the
Environment Agency template form can be used.
NOTE: For hazardous waste make a note of the vehicle registration number,
make and model. Documentation must be kept for two years for non-hazardous
and three years for hazardous waste
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Yes/No
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3.2
Waste Management Forms
To enable the University to comply with waste regulations it is essential that the correct
forms are completed. The procedures which describe when to use each of these forms is
explained elsewhere in this document as outlined below.
Non Hazardous Waste Transfer Notice
Section 4.4 details when and how to use this form.
FMENVREC028d
Hazardous Waste Transfer Notice
Section 6.4 details when and how to use this form.
FMENVREC028a
Hazardous Waste Transfer Label
(available from SHE Section)
Section 6.4 details when and how to use this label
HS12a
Clinical Waste Transfer Notice
Section 7.5 details when and how to use this form.
FMENVREC028c
Clinical Waste Transfer Label
(available from SHE Section)
Section 7.5 details when and how to use this label.
HS12c
WEEE Disposal
Section 5.3 details when and how to use this form.
FMENVREC028e
WEEE Transfer Note (re-use externally)
Section 5.5 details when to use this form
FMENVREC028f
Equipment Clearance Certificate
Section 4.4 details when to use this form
FMENVREC029
3.3
Building Managers Details
There are three zones across the University each with a Building Manager to ensure the
smooth running of buildings services. Contact details are available on the staff intranet.
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal
This guidance describes the procedure for the disposal of waste identified as being general
non-hazardous waste. In addition to offering practical advice to producers, this guide will
also help managers ensure that local management systems are in place for the appropriate
disposal of non-hazardous wastes.
4.1
Definition
For the purposes of this Section, general non-hazardous waste is defined as waste from
University offices, catering outlets, residences, building maintenance, litter collection, street
sweepings and waste from workshops and laboratories etc., which is not otherwise classified
as hazardous, clinical/offensive or radioactive wastes. It also includes any waste sent for
recycling or reuse, which if otherwise disposed of, would have been classified as general
non-hazardous waste.
General non-hazardous waste covers items that would be normally be disposed of in office
type bins such as paper, cardboard, polystyrene and plastic packaging materials, small
quantities of food waste, bottles, cans etc., to larger items such as mattresses, furniture,
uncontaminated lab equipment etc., that would be collected and disposed of via Facilities
Management.
Even though this type of waste is non-hazardous, producers must still ensure appropriate
disposal in line with the requirements of the University’s statutory Duty of Care which
requires waste producers to manage waste responsibly. The management process begins
with the person who produces the waste and cannot be delegated to others. It has been
designed to prevent illegal disposal and to improve waste management practices. The Duty
of Care applies to all wastes generated from the University (including materials destined for
recycling).
Whilst this Section provides generic guidance covering the disposal of general nonhazardous waste, the majority of information is mainly relevant to producers of larger
individual items of waste such as ovens, beds, scrap computer and non-contaminated
laboratory equipment, furniture etc., or large quantities of bulked up smaller materials such
as paper, glass, cans etc., where producers will be required to complete waste transfer
documentation.
If equipment is being disposed of from laboratories, workshops, etc., a FMENVREC029
Equipment Clearance Certificate may be required to be completed by the waste producer to
confirm if the equipment is free from hazardous contaminants. This process is essential to
ensure waste is correctly described to the waste disposal contractor.
Grounds waste (e.g. soil and bricks), although non-hazardous, is not eligible for disposal in
the non-hazardous bins at UCLan because it is classed as construction waste. Special
disposal should therefore be arranged for this type of waste, advice can be sought from the
FM Waste and Recycling Service.
Street Sweepings have also been classified as non-hazardous, but not inert, by the
Environment Agency and can be disposed of as general waste.
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Figure 4.1
An Overview of
Non Hazardous Waste Disposal
Non Hazardous Waste Produced


Large individual items
Larger quantities of smaller items
bulked up
Waste producer has
accurately defined
waste
The Waste Hierarchy
has been applied (see
Appendix B)
N
Producer to fulfil Duty of Care
obligations by ensuring safe storage &
packing of materials prior to transfer
Has the waste
come from
labs/workshops?
Y
Producer to complete
FMENVREC028d
Producer to
complete
FMENVREC029
Y
Conduct a Waste Carriers Licence
validity check including expiry date or
check contractor details with FM Waste
and Recycling team see Section 4.1.6
Is contractor
collecting waste
directly from
school/service?
N
Is there an
Annual Waste
transfer note for
type of waste?
Y
N
FMENVREC028d Waste Transfer Note
MUST be signed on transfer.
Contractors may also have their own
paperwork. Producer to check Waste
Carriers certificate see Section 4.5
Waste
producer
Keep
Copy
WTN
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Contact local Building Manager, who will arrange
for collection and disposal (unless you have an
established arrangement with the Waste &
Recycling Team to collect your waste, if so
contact them directly)
Waste
contractor
Keep Copy
WTN
Waste &
Recycling
Team
Keep
Copy
WTN
Keep Copy of
collections e.g.
invoices and
send to Waste
& Recycling
Waste & Recycling Team to collect or arrange for
waste to be collected by authorised waste
contractors
Waste & Recycling Team update
FMENVREC033 Waste Management
Database with details of the collection
FM ENV 016 Waste Management Environmental Management Procedure
4.2
Identification and Classification of General Non-Hazardous Waste
The responsibility for correctly identifying waste lies strictly with the producer of the waste.
Section 4.1 provides a definition of non-hazardous waste. It is important to remember for
identification purposes that any general non-hazardous wastes that become contaminated
with clinical or hazardous wastes themselves become clinical or hazardous wastes and must
be disposed of accordingly.
When waste is being transferred, internally or to a waste contractor, the European Waste
Catalogue (EWC) / List of Waste (LOW) code (six digit figure see below) must be included
on document FMENVREC028d (Non Hazardous Waste Transfer Note).
It is the responsibility of Facilities Management to classify the waste on FMENVREC028d if
this has not been completed by the producer. Appendix C lists the codes for common nonhazardous waste streams at UCLan.
4.3
Storage & Packaging of General Non-Hazardous Waste
Under the Duty of Care requirements it is essential to ensure during the storage phase that
waste is kept safe against:





corrosion and wear of waste containers
accidental spilling or leaking
accident or weather breaking contained waste open and allowing it to escape
waste blowing away while stored or transported
scavenging of waste by vandals, thieves, children, trespassers or animals.
The maximum time period for the storage of non-hazardous waste on site is 12 months.
If any articles or substances are likely to present a safety risk during handling or disposal
they must be packaged to minimise the risk prior to disposal taking place. For example, the
University's general waste is often placed in black plastic sacks which are not suitable for
containing loose broken glass, sharp objects etc. Small quantities of broken glass, sharp
plastic etc., must be securely packaged and labelled as such to avoid injury to anyone
subsequently handling the waste (e.g. by attempting to recover the cardboard box for
recycling), before placement in skips or bins with other general waste.
4.4
Transfer Documentation and Labeling for General Non-Hazardous
Waste
Producers of general non-hazardous waste which can be disposed of in general waste bins
will not be required to complete any documentation for its disposal. This is covered by an
annual Waste Transfer note between Facilities Management and the main waste disposal
contractor.
However, in some circumstances a Non- Hazardous Waste (Controlled Waste) Transfer
Note (FMENVREC028d) will need to be completed. The form must be completed by the
waste producer for the disposal of items such as furniture, large pieces of non-electrical
equipment, non-contaminated laboratory* equipment, large quantities of broken glass, bulk
items and other items that cannot be disposed of in bins. FMENVREC028d requires the
following information:
 Confirmation that the Waste Hierarchy has been followed (see Appendix B)
 Waste producer contact details
 A description of the waste and how it is packaged
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

The quantity, volume or weight of the waste
The EWC/LOW code (see Appendix C- FM can complete if the producer is unsure)
Figure 4.1 gives an overview of non-hazardous waste disposal. Waste will not be collected
unless accompanied by the correct documentation.
* If equipment is being disposed of from laboratories, workshops, etc., a FMENVREC029
Equipment Clearance Certificate may be required to be completed by the waste producer to
confirm if the equipment is free from hazardous contaminants. For autoclaved waste local
rules apply see section 7.3.1.
Normally, waste requiring completion of form FMENVREC028d will be collected by Facilities
Management who will sign the document on collection. However, in certain circumstances
waste is collected directly from a School or Service by a contractor**. In these cases the
FMENVREC028d MUST be signed by the contractor and a copy kept by the producer and
contractor. A copy should also be sent to Facilities Management. Contractors may also
supply their own waste transfer documentation.
** If contractors are employed the procedures under 4.5 must be followed.
4.5
Selection of an Authorised Contractor
Under the terms of the Waste Regulations, waste including general non-hazardous waste
must be disposed of via an approved contractor authorised to do so. FM Waste and
Recycling Service should be contacted for advice.
The responsible person arranging a waste contractor must ensure the following prior to
transfer:
 A Waste Carriers License validity check. Search EA Public Register. Check the
license dates are valid and that the waste management license details the type of
waste the contractor will be removing from site.
 Send details of the Contractor Licence to Recycling Officer, Waste and Recycling
Service FMWasteandRecyclingService@uclan.ac.uk
On transfer the responsible person must:
 Make a check of the original contractor’s Waste Carrier’s Certificate.
 Complete the waste transfer note (see 4.1.4) and provide 3 copies; waste producer,
waste contractor and one for FM Waste and Recycling Service.
The SIC Code describing the University’s activities that is required on some waste
documentation should be 85.42/1 from the 2007 list for Non-Hazardous Waste
4.6
Wastes Records for General Non-Hazardous Waste
The Recycling Officer is responsible for keeping the central spreadsheet FMENVREC090
Waste Contractor Duty of Care Data up to date with waste contractor license numbers,
expiry dates and the destination’s waste management licenses.
For all waste disposed of through Facilities Management, waste transfer records will be kept
on file for a minimum two years, as legally required.
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FM ENV REC 032 Non Hazardous Waste Transfer Notes – Storage File
The Recycling Officer is responsible for conducting a duty of care audit on waste
contractors every 2 years and this should be recorded in FMENVREC090. The audit check
should be completed using FMENVREC039 and should consider:
 Whether the contractor holds a valid and relevant waste carriers license and waste
management license;
 Visiting the destination site to review for evidence of good management practices or;
 Randomly interviewing the driver/telephoning the company to confirm destination.
4.7
Disposal of Waste to External Waste facilities
In some circumstances staff may wish to dispose of certain types of University waste direct
to external waste skips and other facilities. Staff should note however, that they may find
some of these facilities locked in order to ensure compliance with the Duty of Care
requirements. In these circumstances waste should not be left by the side of skips. Cleaning
staff and Building Managers should have keys to allow access. It is important that the
following are not disposed of direct to skips or other facilities;




Non-University produced waste including contractor waste and domestic waste
Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment
Waste arising from Degree shows and/or student projects
Any waste suitable for recycling or re-use
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Disposal
5.1
Definition
The WEEE regulations cover virtually all types of electrical and electronic equipment
including; household appliances, IT and telecoms equipment, consumer equipment, lighting
equipment, electrical and electronic tools, toys, leisure and sports equipment, medical
devices, monitoring and control instruments and automatic dispensers. A comprehensive list
is given in Appendix D.
5.2
University Obligations
The University is both a purchaser and disposer of electrical and electronic equipment and
as such must ensure that:
 waste electrical and electronic equipment is not disposed of with general nonhazardous waste;
 waste electrical and electronic equipment is managed and disposed of in accordance
with its statutory Duty of Care and the requirements of the WEEE Regulations.
Producers must ensure that none of the electrical equipment or electrical
components outlined in Appendix D are disposed of into general internal
waste bins or directly to external waste skips. If you are unsure as to
whether an item is classified as WEEE you should email the Waste and
Recycling Team on fmwasteandrecyclingservice@uclan.ac.uk.
Unless a school/service has made a separate arrangement to have a particular item of
electrical equipment disposed of through a new equipment suppliers ‘producer compliance
scheme’, disposal of electrical equipment or electrical components must be undertaken
either directly through, or in consultation with, Facilities Management.
If you have any item of electrical equipment or electrical components (with the exception of
domestic type batteries) that require disposal, in the first instance you should contact your
local Building Manager who will liaise with the FM Waste and Recycling Team to arrange for
collection and disposal.
The University's Learning and Information Service (LIS) manage a ‘track and trace’ of
corporate IT systems throughout their life at UCLan on behalf of ISP (central budget for
corporate IT). They do not undertake general WEEE disposals. LIS only handle the ISP
funded equipment that they have provided and this is passed to the FM Waste and
Recycling Team for disposal. Users do not need to contact LIS, because when installations
are arranged, collections of replaced systems are done on a one for one basis. To be able
to maintain inventory and asset records the older PCs have to be accounted for and returned
to 'the pool'. Many PCs are reused around campus, donated to charity or sold on. In each
case, the serial numbers are tracked. When an ISP funded PC eventually reaches the end of
its useful life, it is sent to a WEEE registered agent who provides certificates of hard disk
erasure and a full inventory of serial numbers.
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5.3
Transfer Documentation for WEEE
To ensure the University meets its duty of care requirement all electrical waste must be
accompanied by a Waste Electrical (WEEE) Disposal Form (FMENVREC028e) available on
the intranet. The form requires you to state:
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Who the waste producer is and give contact details;
Give a description of the waste and how it is packaged or contained;
Give the quantity, volume or weight of the waste;
The date of transfer, signatures etc.
5.4
Wastes Records for WEEE
The Recycling Officer is responsible for keeping the central spreadsheet FMENVREC090
Waste Contractor Duty of Care Data up to date with waste contractor license numbers,
expiry dates and the destination’s waste management licenses.
For all waste disposed of through Facilities Management, waste transfer records will be kept
on file for a minimum of two years, as legally required.
FM ENV REC 037 WEEE Waste Transfer Notes – Storage File
5.5
Re-Use of WEEE equipment
Occasionally unwanted specialist equipment is given free of charge for re-use externally, for
example by other Universities. In these cases a WEEE Transfer Notice (FMENVREC028f)
should be completed in order that we fulfil our duty of care. The completed documentation
should be given to the collector and a copy sent to shesection@uclan.ac.uk
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Hazardous Waste Disposal
Hazardous Waste is controlled waste that is considered dangerous or difficult to keep, treat
or dispose of and its management is strictly controlled. The Environmental Protection Act
1990 imposes a 'Duty of Care' on all those who import, produce, carry, keep, treat or dispose
of controlled waste including hazardous waste. In addition, the Hazardous Waste
Regulations 2005 (which implement the EC Directive on Hazardous Waste 91/689/EEC) set
out stringent controls over the most difficult and dangerous forms of waste. The Regulations
require each consignment of hazardous waste to be tracked from the moment it is first
produced until it reaches its final disposal destination.
Producers of hazardous waste are required to register their premises with the Environment
Agency (EA). It is an offence to dispose of, or collect, hazardous waste from a non-exempt
premise that has not registered with the EA. Producers must keep thorough records of the
hazardous waste they produce and dispose of. A breach of the Hazardous Waste
Regulations constitutes a criminal offence and a person who commits an offence under the
Hazardous Waste Regulations shall be liable to fines of up to £20,000 or imprisonment of up
to six months per offence.
6.1
Definition
Under the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005, Hazardous Waste is defined as:
a) any waste listed as hazardous in the List of Wastes Regulations;
b) any specific batch of waste that the Secretary of State determines is exceptionally to
be classified as hazardous.
This would include:
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waste displaying one, or more, of the hazardous properties listed in Appendix E.
waste prescription-only medicines which are cytotoxic and/or cyostatic;
In practice, all waste listed on the reverse of the Hazardous Waste Transfer Note
(FMENVREC28a) (also in Appendix E.) should be treated as “hazardous” although this list
should not be treated as exhaustive.
The disposal of hazardous waste classified as clinical or offensive is detailed in Section 7.
6.2
Identification of Hazardous Waste
Appendix E and the reverse of the Hazardous Waste Transfer Note (FMENVREC028a) sets
out the main categories of hazardous waste and should be used as a framework for
identification. You may generally be able to tell if your waste is “hazardous” by reviewing its
label and its Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) which should be kept within your school or
service. As a rule any substance marked, or known to be, Explosive, Oxidizing, Flammable,
Toxic, Harmful, Irritant, Corrosive, a Sensitizing, Dangerous to the Environment or classified
as Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, Teratogenic or Ecotoxic should be treated as a hazardous
waste.
In addition to including substances such as laboratory chemicals, the hazardous waste
classification also covers materials such as waste mineral oils, lead, nickel-cadmium and
mercury batteries, pesticides, wood preservatives, photographic chemicals, some paints,
varnishes, sealants, adhesives, dental amalgam, etc.
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If there is any further uncertainty about the proper categorisation or method for dealing with
a particular waste, the SHE Section should be contacted on Ext: 2067 (01772 892067) for
advice.
It is important to remember for identification purposes that all waste contaminated with any
of the hazardous wastes above prescribed limits becomes hazardous waste itself. Materials
identified as being hazardous waste must be disposed of through a licensed contractor.
Under no circumstances must hazardous wastes be mixed with non-hazardous waste or
allowed to enter the University’s general waste stream. Hazardous wastes must be carefully
segregated from other wastes while in use and storage, and must never be placed in internal
or external general waste bins.
If equipment is being disposed of from laboratories, workshops, etc., a FMENVREC029
Equipment Clearance Certificate may be required to be completed by the waste producer to
confirm if the equipment is free from hazardous contaminants.
All containers used for storage of hazardous and non-hazardous substances must be
suitable for the wastes hazardous properties and accurately labelled with their contents and
any hazard warning pictogram. Whenever a chemical is transferred from its original
container, the new container must be properly labelled with its new contents details. The
disposal of “unknown wastes” will be strictly controlled and monitored.
6.3
Storage and Packaging of Hazardous Waste
The Duty of Care requires that hazardous waste be kept safe against:
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corrosion and wear of waste containers;
accidental spilling or leaking;
accident or weather breaking contained waste open and allowing it to escape;
waste blowing away while stored or transported;
scavenging of waste by vandals, thieves, children, trespassers or animals.
The maximum time period for the storage of hazardous waste on site is 12 months.
Extra care must be taken in applying the Duty of Care to hazardous wastes because of their
increased potential to cause harm. The packaging requirements for a given hazardous waste
can generally be ascertained from the substance’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). It is
solely the responsibility of the producer to ensure that hazardous wastes are properly
packaged.
Hazardous wastes must not only be packaged in suitable containers for the substances they
contain, but must also facilitate the safe and secure handling of the waste to the Stewart
Building Hazardous Waste Store. It is essential to remember:
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Package chemicals only in compatible containers. Tops/lids to containers should also
be compatible with the chemical;
Do not mix chemicals for packaging unless they are mixed in the experiment or are
the same substance;
Do not fill containers completely full, a space must be left for expansion, this is
particularly important with waste solvents;
All containers must have screw-type tops or caps capable of sealing the container so
that the possibility of spillage will not occur unless the container itself is broken;
Ensure containers are clean on the outside and show no signs of leakage;
If containers are used the original labels and hazardous warnings must be removed;
Solvent mixtures and individual solvents should be collected as either nonchlorinated or chlorinated waste solvents;
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 Non-chlorinated or chlorinated waste solvents must not be mixed;
 Hazardous and non-hazardous waste must not be mixed together.
For needles a sharps box conforming to British Standard BS7320 & UN3219 should be used
and transferred to Facilities Management for correct disposal.
6.4
Transfer Paperwork and Labeling of Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste disposed of via the SHE Section will require the completion of a
‘Hazardous Waste Transfer Notice’ (FMENVREC028a) and must additionally be labelled
with a ‘Hazardous Waste for Disposal’ label (HS12a) (both available from the SHE Section
upon request). The FMENVREC028a Transfer Note must be completed by the producer of
the waste (or their representative). The Note must include:
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Details of producing School/Service and contact details;
A full and accurate description of what the waste is;
Identification of its hazardous properties;
How much there is (weight, volume, concentration);
What sort of container it is in and the number and size of containers;
The time and date of transfer to the SHE Section Waste Store.
All containers must have the relevant hazard pictogram affixed to them. It is important to
deface or, preferably, remove any labels on packaging which are incorrect. The incorrect
labelling of hazardous waste could leave the University open to criminal prosecution.
Once completed the SHE Section will then arrange with you a date and time for transfer of
the waste to the store. On arrival at the store, the SHE Section representative will check the
waste and the FMENVREC028a and, if satisfactory the SHE Section representative will sign
the FMENVREC028a and accept the waste into the store.
Dependant on the quantity and type of waste, the SHE Section may arrange to have waste
collected directly from the producer by the contractor. They will advise you of this upon
receiving the completed FMENVREC028a form.
The SHE Section keeps all FMENVREC028a forms and a full list of all wastes currently
stored within Stewart Building chemical store awaiting disposal are recorded on
FMENVREC046 (hardcopy and electronically ‘S’ drive/HSE/databases).
6.5
Selection of an Authorised Contractor
Under the terms of the Duty of Care, waste classified as “hazardous waste”, must be
disposed of by a contractor authorised to do so. The SHE Section will ensure that all
contractors used are duly authorised. If you dispose of hazardous waste other than through
the SHE Section you MUST notify them to ensure that you have the correct registration
number and to allow accurate quarterly returns to be made to the Environment Agency.
The SHE Section assesses hazardous waste contractors based upon their compliance with
waste management legislation, review of waste management licences, the level of service
provided and on a value for money basis. Approved contractors will be the subject of a
contract review and duty of care audit every 2 years using FMENVREC039.
It is the responsibility of the SHE Adviser to maintain FMENVREC090 Waste Contractors
Duty of Care Data.
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Transfer to an External Contractor
It is the responsibility of the SHE Adviser to collate all the information from internal transfer
notes FMENVREC028a.
The FMENVREC046 hazardous waste database details the full list of wastes contained in
the stores. This is submitted to a registered contractor to arrange collection and disposal.
On collection a consignment note must be completed. The following guidance on the correct
use of consignment notes will aid completion of less self-explanatory sections:
Consignment Note Part
Part A – 1
Required Details
A consignment note code must begin with the University’s
Hazardous Waste Premise Registration Number, the specific
number being determined by the location of the producer or the
storage area (see 6.6.1).
The subsequent code will usually be a unique code supplied by
the waste contractor. It may contain numbers and letters.
Part B – 2
Enter the Standard Industry Classification (SIC) Code for the
process giving rise to the waste. Usually 80.30/1 Higher
Education (hazardous waste requires the use of the 2003 list).
Part B – 3
Hazard Code - give all hazard codes applicable to each
hazardous waste, codes are listed in Appendix E.
UN Identification numbers, Proper Shipping Names, UN
Classes, Packing Groups and special handling requirements,
these sections must be filled in if the waste is also dangerous
for carriage. Further information on the carriage of dangerous
goods can be found on the HSE website.
Part C
Completed by the ‘Carrier’ - a person who collects and carries
the waste.
Part D
Completed by the ‘Consignor’ - a person who causes waste to
be removed from site. Usually a SHE Adviser.
Part E
Completed by the ‘Consignee’ - a person who receives waste to
recover or dispose of it.
The consignee is required to send a return each quarter. This return is a record of what has
happened to our waste and must be kept on file.
Note: The SHE Section must also be notified of hazardous wastes not disposed of
through the SHE Section and copies of FMENVREC028a, consignment notes and
returns must also provided to them.
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6.6.1
Hazardous Waste Registration Numbers
Hazardous Waste is produced across the University and not always disposed of via the SHE
section. The following Registration Numbers should be used with effect from 20/12/2014.
The number used will be determined by the waste producer location and/or storage area.
Registration Number
Location
OFE134
Vernon Building
ONG974
Sizer House
ONG975
Victoria Building
ONG976
Stewart Chemical Store
6.7
Hazardous Waste Records
Consignment & FMENVREC028a Notes as well as consignee quarterly returns are to be
kept centrally by the SHE Section. These must be kept for a minimum of three years.
If you dispose of hazardous waste other than through the SHE Section you will also need to
send copies of the consignment note, return and FMENVREC028a to the SHE Section to be
centrally stored.
FM ENV REC 034 Hazardous Waste Transfer Notes – Storage File
6.8
Disposal of domestic type batteries
Domestic type batteries that require disposal e.g. alkaline, zinc chloride, Ni-cads, etc should
be placed in collection tubes available in the foyers of the following buildings:
Foster, Harrington, Greenbank, Livesey, Library, Darwin, Victoria and C & T, Flyde, Media
Factory, Vernon and the Students’ Union.
All other used batteries should be sent to the FM Waste and Recycling Team. The SHE
Section arrange for bulk collections of batteries to be disposed of as hazardous waste.
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Clinical & Offensive Waste Disposal
This Section describes the procedure for the disposal of waste classified as Clinical Waste,
including infectious human tissue, animal carcasses or tissue, blood, saliva, body fluids,
sharps, dressings, gloves and any other waste contaminated with body fluids. Whilst
offering practical advice to producers, this Section will also help managers ensure that local
management systems are in place to help eliminate or reduce the risk posed by the disposal
of Clinical Waste.
If you are producing Clinical Waste then a risk assessment of the work activity generating
such waste must have been completed within your School or Service prior to
commencement.
7.1
Definition
Clinical Waste is defined as controlled waste under the provisions of the Environmental
Protection Act 1990 Duty of Care which imposes a 'Duty of Care' on all those who import,
produce, carry, keep, treat or dispose of controlled waste including clinical waste.
It should be noted that Clinical Waste is classified as ‘Hazardous Waste’, and subject to
controls under the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005, these apply over and above Clinical
Waste controls.
The legal definition of Clinical Waste is given in the Controlled Waste Regulations 1992 as:
“any waste which consists wholly or partly of human or animal tissue, blood or other bodily
fluids, excretions, drugs or other pharmaceutical products, swabs or dressings, or syringes,
needles or other sharp instruments, being waste which unless rendered safe may prove
hazardous to any person coming into contact with it; and any other waste arising from
medical, nursing, dental, veterinary, pharmaceutical or similar practice, investigation,
treatment, care, teaching or research, or in the collection of blood for transfusion., being
waste which may cause infection to any person coming in contact with it”.
7.2
Identification of Clinical Waste
Responsibility for correctly identifying clinical waste lies strictly with the producer. It is
important to remember for identification purposes that all wastes contaminated with Clinical
Wastes become Clinical Waste themselves. Materials identified as being Clinical Waste
must be disposed of through a licensed contractor.
The Department of Health: Safe Management of Healthcare Waste Version 1.0 25/03/11
details the classification of Clinical Wastes, see Figure 7.1 and the reverse of the Clinical
Waste Transfer Note (FMENVREC028c).
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Figure 7.1
Identification of Clinical
Waste as either H9
Infectious or as Offensive
Waste
NO
Does the waste
meet any of the
criteria for
Hazardous Waste
in Appendix B?
Does the waste meet
the Clinical Waste
definition given in 7.1?
NO
YES
YES
Refer to Section 4
Non-Hazardous
Waste Disposal
Procedure
Is the waste likely to
contain a
Microbial toxin?
Refer to Section 6
Hazardous Waste
Disposal Procedure
YES
NO
Does the toxin(s)
concentration
render the waste
Harmful or Toxic?
Is the waste is likely to contain a
Human / animal pathogen above
naturally encountered levels?
Is the waste a culture or
enrichment of a micro-organism
reliably believed to cause disease
in man or other living animal?
Could "the waste cause infection
to any person, (or other living
organism), ‘coming into contact
with it ?"
NO
YES
NO
Not Hazardous by H9
the waste may be
Offensive Waste
Section 7.3
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YES
Waste is
Hazardous by
H9 Infectious
Waste is Hazardous by
H9 Infectious and
either H5 Harmful or H6
Toxic
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Offensive Waste
Offensive waste is soft waste that is not ‘clinical waste’ (e.g. it is not infectious) but which is
unpleasant and may cause offence to the senses (e.g. smell and/or because of visual
appearance). Such waste should be clearly marked on both the FM ENV REC 028c clinical
waste transfer note and labelled. Disposal of offensive waste is via the clinical waste
contractor.
Clinical waste may also have other hazardous properties. This may occur for instance with
sharps that may be contaminated with substances classified as hazardous e.g. toxic, irritant,
flammable, harmful, etc. In this case the waste will be subject to controls under the
Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005, which apply over and above other waste management
controls. Such waste must be disposed of via the SHE Section as hazardous waste. The
SHE Section will advise producers on the correct procedure and documentation required.
Under no circumstances must clinical waste be allowed to enter the University’s general
waste stream. Clinical waste must be carefully segregated from other wastes while in
production and storage, and must never be placed in internal or external general waste bins.
7.3.1
Autoclaved Waste
Producers of laboratory waste that has been treated (e.g. after autoclaving in the Science
&Technology school cluster) DO NOT need to treat it as clinical waste or offensive waste as
long as the waste is identified as safe and non-infectious and that the waste has been
suitably and successfully treated to ensure the removal of any risk to anyone who may come
into contact with it.
The Laboratory technicians are responsible for completion of a Controlled Waste Transfer
Note (HS12), a local document which confirms that the waste has been autoclaved and
rendered safe for disposal as non-hazardous waste. The transfer note should be retained for
three
years
and
a
copy
sent
to
FM
Recycling
Officer
at
FMWasteandRecyclingService@uclan.ac.uk The bagged autoclaved waste and/or
packaging (e.g. petri dishes) should also be labelled to identify the waste as safe and noninfectious for the purposes of the general waste contractors as well as the FM Waste and
Recycling Service.
7.4
Storage & Packaging of Clinical Waste
Under the requirements of the University’s Duty of Care it is essential to ensure during the
storage phase that clinical waste be kept safe against:
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corrosion and wear of waste containers;
accidental spilling or leaking;
accident or weather breaking contained waste open and allowing it to escape;
waste blowing away while stored or transported;
scavenging of waste by vandals, thieves, children, trespassers or animals.
Group A. Clinical Waste (infectious human or animal tissue or other materials
contaminated infectious body fluids, etc.) must be placed in designated bins lined with
yellow clinical waste bags only. When a sack is no more than three-quarters full and a
maximum 4 kilograms in weight, it should be securely tied (staples, etc., must not be used),
labelling information on the sack completed and the University Clinical Waste for Disposal
label (HS12c) completed and attached.
Tissue waste must be kept packaged in clinical waste bags and frozen in dedicated freezers.
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The waste contractor will supply yellow clinical waste bags free of charge, contact the SHE
Section for supplies in advance of a collection. The contractor upon request will also supply
bags at the time of a collection for use at a later date.
Please note: The contractor may transfer waste that may be offensive by nature into EcoLock ridged containers when the waste is being transferred to them.
Clinical Waste (sharps) should only be stored in sharps containers that comply with British
Standard BS 7320 and UN3291: Specification for sharps containers. When three quarters
full, the container should be securely closed and on no account should an attempt be made
to reopen a sealed sharps container box. Sharps containers should not be placed in a
yellow clinical waste sack, but should be kept separate for collection. Damaged sharps
containers should be placed complete in a larger sharps container. All sharps boxes must be
accurately labelled with the University HS12c Clinical Waste for Disposal label and stored
securely in line with the Duty of Care requirements. The waste contractor will supply
replacement sharps boxes on a like for like basis.
7.5
Transfer Documentation & Labeling of Clinical Waste
Clinical Waste must be adequately labelled and transfer notes accurately completed
otherwise the contractor will not remove the waste. Responsibility for correctly identifying
and labelling waste lies strictly with the producer. All waste must be labelled. Clinical waste
bags and sharps boxes must be labelled with:
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the University name and the producing School/Service;
the contact details of producer: name & telephone number;
type of Clinical Waste;
hazard information (e.g. H.9 Infectious and/or Offensive Waste)
Clinical Waste disposed of through the SHE Section will require the completion of a Clinical
Waste Transfer Notice (FMENVREC028c) and additionally labelling with a HS12c Clinical
Waste for Disposal label available from the SHE Section. Once completed the SHE section
should be contacted to arrange for the waste to be transferred to the hazardous waste stores
prior to collection by the registered contractor.
7.6
Selection of an Authorised Contractor
Under the terms of the Duty of Care, waste classified as clinical waste must be disposed by
way of a contractor authorised to do so. The SHE Section is responsible for the selection of
a suitable contractor, see section 6.5.
The SIC Code describing the University’s activities must be included on all waste
documentation. This should be 80.30/1 (Higher Education) from the 2003 list.
As a matter of best practice from June 2012 the SHE Section will complete a PreAcceptance Audit on clinical waste once every 2 years. The Environment Agency Guidance
EPR 5.07 contains details of what this audit should involve.
7.7
Clinical Waste Records
The SHE Section will keep a central record of all clinical waste documentation disposed of
via the SHE Section on file for three years.
FM ENV REC 035 Clinical Waste Transfer Notes – Storage File
Consignment notes must be completed to accompany each collection of Clinical Waste for
disposal by an external contractor. See Section 6.6 for guidance on how to complete a
consignment note.
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Food Waste
Catering waste from the University is classified as category 3 animal by-product under the
Animal By-Products Regulations - low risk material, which is fit, but not intended, for
human consumption. This includes:
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raw meat and fish from food manufacturers and retailers
former foodstuffs other than catering waste, this includes manufacturing or
packaging defects
eggs and other by-products that do not show signs of transmissible disease
raw milk
fish and other sea animals
shells
The Recycling Officer is responsible for:
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Ensuring that the disposal of collected category 3 animal by-products is done so
using the Rocket Composter (following FMENVREC005 Rocket Composter
Operational Procedures);
Providing to catering services leak-proof, closed containers for the collection and
transportation of the category 3 material;
Labelling all containers used to collect the catering waste with the category of the
material as follows: Category 3 material: ‘Not for human consumption’;
Keeping records of the weight, date and description of food waste used in the
Rocket Composter for entry onto the FMENVREC033 database.
The Catering Manager is responsible for:
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Ensuring that disposal of collected category 3 animal by-products is done so using
an appropriately licensed contractor (unless collected by the Recycling team for use
in the Rocket Composter);
Labelling all containers used to collect the catering waste with the category of the
material as follows: Category 3 material: ‘Not for human consumption’;
Ensuring Animal by-product waste is stored in clean, sealed, leak-proof containers
and is stored in a way that cannot contaminate other foodstuffs or be exposed to
animals or wild birds;
Ensuring containers used to store category 3 materials are cleaned and disinfected
after each waste collection;
Recording the date that the animal by-products were removed, a description of the
material, and the name and address of the waste carrier and the receiver of the
waste. Keeping these records for at least two years;
Sending Records to the FM Waste and Recycling officer for entry into the central
Waste Management Data FMENVREC033 database.
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Liquid Effluent
The University generates liquid effluent which is disposed of via the city water treatment
system, this effluent contains 5 elements:
 Sewage; the majority constituent of liquid effluent;
 Food debris; a small amount of food debris will enter the liquid effluent from the
catering and halls of residence kitchens;
 Laboratory chemicals; the majority of chemicals are disposed of as hazardous
wastes. A very small quantity will be highly diluted and disposed to drain;
 Silt; small quantities of silt from the ceramics workshops will be disposed of via the
drain network. Drainage traps and interceptors are in use within these areas (see
FMENV019) to collect the majority of this material.
 Unsealed Radiological Sources; see section 11
The University does not require a trade effluent consent.
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Fly tipping
Fly tipping is waste material which is dumped illegally by householders or businesses. This
can be anything from old furniture to bags of rubbish, cars or chemicals. Fly tipping is illegal
and can carry a fine, or in some cases a more serious punishment.
Any instances of waste being fly tipped either in University waste skips or on University
premises must be reported as soon as possible after the incident has been witnessed using
an environmental incident form FMENV040 which is available from the SHE section (please
contact SHESection@uclan.ac.uk or ext 2067. Waste should be photographed in situ and
photographs attached to the report.
The SHE Section will notify the Waste and Recycling Team who will dispose of the waste
appropriately. The SHE Section will liaise with the Waste and Recycling Team to investigate
the incident and if necessary, the incident will be reported to the Environment Agency, Police
or Local Authority.
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Radiological Waste Management
The use and disposal of radiological sources (sealed and unsealed) is managed via
radiological management controls (local rules) set by the Safety, Health and Environment
Section and implemented by fully trained Radiological Protection Supervisors based in
relevant schools. The management controls and related consignments notes/ certificates of
destruction are kept in the radiological files kept by the SHE Section.
Sealed Sources: The University uses very low quantities of sealed radiological sources on
site. If disposal is required (e.g. on the rare occasion that a leak is detected) this would be
managed by the University Radiation Protection Officer via a waste exemption issued by the
Environment Agency using a specialist contractor.
Unsealed Sources: Very low levels of unsealed radiological sources are disposed of to
drain and contaminated solid materials disposed of in skips. The maximum volumes per
month, type of isotope and medium of disposal is regulated by the Environment Agency
under strict authorisation and closely monitored by the University Radiation Protection
Officer.
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Contractor Management and Duty of Care
The responsibility for waste disposal lies strictly with the producer of the waste. When
contractors are employed on campus the waste they produce during the course of the works
is their waste; i.e. the contractor is the waste producer. A definition of waste producer is
provided by the Environment Agency:
The waste producer is the person, or organisation, whose activity creates the
waste, even if they have been instructed by somebody else.
As contractors are (generally speaking) waste producers a Waste Carriers Licence check
must be completed prior to employing a contractor. A check is easy to perform by consulting
the Environment Agency’s Public Register . The requirements for waste transfer
documentation and labelling of waste also lies with the producer i.e. the contractor.
When employing Key Contractors a check of the Key Contractor list and their waste carriers
licence number and expiry dates can be made at ‘S’ Drive/ FM EST APPDCONT. This
database is accessible to all FM Estates, Development and Maintenance staff.
A special waiver may be obtained in specific instances where the contractor genuinely will
not produce any waste during their work. The Environment and Sustainability Manager can
provide a waiver.
In some circumstances a contractor is employed to collect UCLan generated waste including
for example, food waste, fats and silts from drainage traps. In these cases UCLan would be
the waste producer and responsibility for completing and keeping waste transfer
documentation lies with the responsible member of UCLan staff.
More information on contractor management and duty of care can be found in the
FMENVGN014 Contractors, Waste Licenses - Duty of Care documentation.
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Data Management
13.1
FM Waste Management Data
The FM Waste Management Database (FMENVREC033) can be accessed at
S:\FM_OFFICE\FM Waste Management. The file is password protected and is maintained
by the following people:
 Recycling Officer – non-hazardous waste/ re-use
 SHE Adviser – hazardous and clinical waste
The database is used to record the following information in one centrally accessible place:
 Waste data in terms of weight and type;
 Carbon emissions (scope 3) from waste.
The Waste Contractor Duty of Care Database (FMENVREC090) is also available at
S:\FM_OFFICE\FM Waste Management and details:
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Waste contractor licenses, certificates and contact details;
Destination waste management certificates and licenses;
Due dates of the duty of care audits and those already undertaken.
13.2
Key Performance Indicators
The data contained within the FMENVREC033 Waste Management Database is used to
monitor improvement in relation to objectives identified in the Environmental Management
Plan (FMENV020).
On a quarterly basis it is the responsibility of the Recycling Officer to report key
performance indicators for waste disposal, recycling and re-use.
13.3
Estates Management Records
Estates Management Records are collected annually by the Higher Education Statistics
Agency on the behalf of the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and are
used to share estates information amongst UK higher education institutions. This empowers
institutions to improve their management of the physical infrastructure. Each year the report
sets out some of the sector trends in the past 12 months and reflects on some longer term
series data.
 Estate Management Records are reported annually to HEFCE, based on actual
consumptions & costs.
The date contained within FMENVREC033 Waste Management Database is the source of
waste related data for the Estate Management Records.
13.4
Environment Agency Hazardous Waste Producer Registration
The SHE Section will register the University as a Hazardous Waste Producer with the
Environment Agency annually.
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Legal or Other Requirements
14.1
Environmental Protection Act 1990
The Environmental Protection Act (Section 34) sets out a statutory Duty of Care for all those
importing, producing, carrying, keeping, treating or disposing of controlled waste and on
those who have control of such waste as a broker. The aim is to ensure that, once produced,
waste remains within the control of a legitimate chain until final authorised disposal.
The Act places the responsibility for the disposal of waste on the producer.
All producers must ensure that waste is stored appropriately and only transferred to
authorised carriers for disposal. The Act also states that a waste transfer note must
accompany all transfers of waste. The transfer note, containing a written description of the
waste has to be completed by both the transferor and the transferee and copies retained for
a minimum of two years by both parties (under the Hazardous Waste Regulations a three
year retention period applies – see Section 14.4)
Compliance: It is the responsibility of the Recycling Officer to maintain a valid waste
carrier’s license for the transfer of waste internally by University Vehicles (FMENVREC048).
A duty of care audit must be completed before a waste contractor is appointed and then at
least 2 year intervals by the FM Waste and Recycling Service or the SHE Section in the
case of hazardous/ clinical waste contractors (see FMENVREC090 for a list of certified
waste contractors).
Waste paperwork (transfer notes and consignment notes) can be found at:
FM ENV REC 032 Non Hazardous Waste Transfer Notes – Storage File – Waste and Recycling
FM ENV REC 035 Clinical Waste Transfer Notes – Storage File - SHE Section FM ENV REC 037 FM
FM ENV REC 037 WEEE Transfer Notes- Storage File- Waste and Recycling
FM ENV REC 034 Hazardous Waste Transfer Notes – Storage File – SHE Section
The University adequately stores general waste in bin stores across campus. Hazardous
waste is segregated and stored in a fully bunded building (Stewart Building, Hazardous
Waste Stores) prior to collection by an external waste contractor.
14.2
Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 amended 2012
These Regulations introduce a registration system for all waste carriers, brokers and dealers
in controlled waste who are required to be registered with the Environment Agency (EA) as
either lower or upper tier depending on the organisation type and waste carried. Once
licenses are issued they remain valid for three years unless they are revoked by the EA.
Compliance: UCLan is registered as an Upper Tier carrier to cover the carriage of
construction waste. It is the responsibility of the Recycling Officer to register UCLan and
record the license and expiry date in FMENVREC090.
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A change in the waste management process is also introduced with the requirement to
consider the waste hierarchy which applies a priority order to waste prevention and
management:
1. Prevention
2. Re-Use
3. Recycling
4. Recovery e.g. Refuse Derived Fuel
5. Disposal
Waste transfer notes and hazardous waste consignment notes must include the declaration
that all reasonable measures have been taken to apply the waste hierarchy. This Regulation
does not apply where the waste transferred is hazardous waste and the consignment notes
are completed and dealt with in accordance with the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales)
Regulations 2005
Compliance: Internal waste transfer documentation (FMENVREC 028 d and e) includes the
waste hierarchy declaration.
14.3
Controlled Waste (England & Wales) Regulations 2012
These regulations classify waste as household, industrial or commercial waste and also list
the types of wastes for which local authorities may make a charge for collection and
disposal. These regulations reclassified waste arising from self-catering accommodation
from household to commercial waste which meant that authorities could now charge for the
collection. However, this description of self-catering accommodation does not include
student halls of residences.
Compliance: All waste at UCLan is controlled waste and subject to the Duty of Care
Regulations (see Environmental Protection Act1990). At UCLan general waste from student
residences has historically been classified as commercial rather than household and is
collected by UCLan’s main waste contractor rather than the local authority.
14.4
The Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005
amended 2009
Where hazardous waste is produced at, or removed from any premises the site must be
notified to the Environment Agency in accordance with the requirements of these
Regulations. Consignment notes need to be completed whenever hazardous waste is
removed from premises. Producers, holders, carriers, consignors and consignees are all
required to complete various parts of the forms. If the consignee rejects the waste, suitable
alternative arrangements must be made. Records must be kept for a minimum of 3 years (for
waste carriers the period for keeping records is 12 months). Consignees are required to
provide the Environment Agency with a quarterly return setting out the consignments they
have received during that period. Consignees are also required to send a return to producers
or holders who sent waste to them.
Compliance: The SHE Adviser with responsibilities for Hazardous Waste is responsible for
ensuring the University’s Hazardous Waste Registration is maintained annually with the
Environment Agency (OFE134). Duty of Care arrangements and compliance for hazardous
waste can be found in section 14.1.
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14.5
Landfill Tax Regulations 1996
These Regulations make provision for the administration and assurance of landfill tax and
wherever possible the University diverts waste away from landfill.
Compliance: Landfill tax is incorporated into waste disposal invoices where relevant to the
University’s waste disposal contractors. The responsibility for checking and authorisation of
invoices for payments is as follows:
Non Hazardous Waste: Business Services Manager or Recycling Officer
Hazardous/ Clinical Waste: SHE Adviser
14.6
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations implement the
provisions of the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. The broad aim
of the WEEE Directive is to address the environmental impacts of electrical and electronic
equipment when it reaches the end of its life and to encourage its separate collection,
subsequent treatment, re-use, recovery, recycling and environmentally sound disposal.
The Directive extends producers’ environmental responsibility towards their products
especially when they become waste. The WEEE Regulations also affect how businesses
dispose of their own WEEE. Unless the responsibility has been transferred by terms and
conditions or a sales contract, in many cases the producer of the WEEE retains
responsibility for its collection, treatment, recovery and environmentally sound disposal.
The responsibility for the disposal of electrical equipment purchased before 13th August 2005
(and not being replaced by an equivalent) product lies with the user. The responsibility for
the disposal of electrical equipment purchased after the 13th August 2005 which is being
replaced with an equivalent product lies with the producer of the new equipment. Producers
can sign up to a ‘producer compliance scheme’ who assumes responsibility for the disposal
of the WEEE on their behalf.
Producers of electrical equipment and businesses can negotiate over responsibility for
disposal. However, this should be treated with caution as while producers may offer
discounts on new prices in exchange for transferring responsibility of disposal to the
purchaser, the final cost of disposal may potentially exceed the discount.
Compliance: Users of WEEE must complete the internal waste transfer note for WEEE
FMENVREC028e prior to collection by FM Waste and Recycling. Users should ensure that If
WEEE is being replaced by an equivalent product the producer of the new equipment
arranges for its collection and disposal. It does not usually make good business sense to
negotiate with a producer over responsibility for disposal through discounts or other
incentives written in terms and conditions or contracts as the final cost of disposal may
exceed the agreed discount.
14.7
Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010
These Regulations introduce a single streamlined environmental permitting and compliance
regime including waste management licensing.
Compliance: The Recycling Officer is responsible for ensuring that we have waste
exemptions for composting facilities both on campus and at UCLan Sports Arena. These are
recorded in FMENVREC098
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14.8
The List of Wastes (England) Regulations 2005
The List of Wastes replaces the European Waste Catalogue providing classification of
wastes and determining whether they are hazardous wastes. The types of waste in the List
of Wastes are defined by a six-digit code and also two digit and four digit chapter headings.
A waste marked with an asterisk in the List of Wastes is considered a hazardous waste for
the purposes of the Hazardous Waste Regulations.
Compliance: The SHE Adviser with responsibility for hazardous waste collates all the
hazardous waste collected internally onto form FMENVREC046. This is forwarded to the
waste contractor and they in turn classify the waste with the EWC/LoW prior to transfer.
14.9
Site Waste Management Plans Regulations 2008
These Regulations made Site Waste Management Plans (SWMP) compulsory for all
construction projects in England costing over £300,000. A SWMP records the amount and
type of waste produced on a construction site and how it will be reused, recycled or
disposed. The Regulations aim to:
 Increase the amount of construction waste that is recovered, reused and recycled
 Improve materials resource efficiency
 Prevent illegal waste activity by requiring that waste is disposed of appropriately, in
accordance with the Waste Duty of Care provisions
These regulations were revoked in 2013 but the Government still recommends SWMPs as a
tool to reduce waste and increase resource efficiency in appropriate construction projects.
As SWMPs are embedded within the construction industry they are likely to be retained for
larger projects even though the mandatory requirement is removed.
Compliance: University arrangements to ensure compliance with these Regulations are
documented in the Land Development and Buildings Environmental Management Procedure
(FMENV015).
14.10
Animal By-Products Regulations
These Regulations prescribe requirements and limitations related to transportation,
collection, storage, handling and processing and disposal of animal by-products. Animal byproducts are entire animal bodies, parts of animals, or products of animal origin that are not
intended to be eaten by humans.
Category 3 Materials are low risk materials. This includes catering waste when it is
intended for composting or anaerobic digestion.
Compliance: It is the responsibility of the Recycling Officer and the Catering Manager to
ensure that catering waste is stored and disposed of in line with these requirements before
composting either to the in-house Rocket Composter or prior to transfer for composting.
14.11
Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations
These Regulations cover all batteries regardless of shape, volume, weight, material
composition and whether or not they are included into an appliance. Anybody placing
batteries on to the market must register as a ‘producer’. Producers must collect and recycle
waste batteries and report on these activities.
Compliance: Batteries which have been collected across campus are stored in the
Hazardous Waste store prior to collection by the appointed waste contractor.
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Appendix A: Waste Management Definitions
Buy recycled - this is as important as recycling. In order for recycling to be a success we
need to buy products made from recycled materials.
Commercial waste - waste materials from buildings which are used mainly for trade,
business, sport, recreation or entertainment. For example a leisure centre, a supermarket or
an office building.
Compost - decaying material which is added to earth to improve its quality.
Construction or demolition waste - waste materials from the construction, repair,
maintenance and demolition of buildings. It mainly includes bricks, concrete, soil, wood and .
Clinical Waste – infectious (H9) waste materials including human tissue, animal carcasses
or tissue, blood, saliva, body fluids, sharps, dressings, gloves and any other waste
contaminated with body fluids.
Closed-loop recycling - recycling materials into their original form, such as using glass
cullet to make new bottles rather than incorporating it into asphalt to make roads and
pavements.
Co-mingled Materials - recyclables, all mixed together, such as plastic bottles with glass
and metal containers. Co-mingled materials require sorting after collection.
Energy from Waste - this is the production of energy from waste. This can be in the form of
burning solid waste in an incinerator or collecting gases such as methane from landfill sites.
The heat produced is used to make electricity.
Fly tipping - waste material which is dumped illegally by householders or businesses. This
can be anything from old furniture to bags of rubbish or cars. Fly tipping is illegal and can
carry a fine, or in some cases a more serious punishment.
Hazardous waste - waste material that is considered dangerous or difficult to keep, treat or
dispose of. The management of this type of material is strictly controlled.
Inert Waste - chemically inert, non-combustible, non-biodegradable and non-polluting waste
defined in the EU Directive on the Landfill of Waste.
Landfill site - usually a large hole in the ground, such as an old quarry or mine. Can also be
an area where waste is piled above ground and covered, creating a hill, which will be
covered in grass in a process known as land raising.
MRF - Materials Recycling Facility - a recycling operation that sorts materials by type then
cleans and compresses the recyclables before transferring them to reprocessors.
Non Hazardous Waste - general non-hazardous waste is defined as waste from University
offices, catering outlets, residences, grounds, building maintenance, litter collection and
waste from workshops and laboratories etc., which is not otherwise classified as hazardous,
clinical or radioactive wastes. It also includes any waste sent for recycling or reuse, which if
otherwise disposed of, would have been classified as general non-hazardous waste.
Offensive Waste – non-infectious waste that is offensive by smell or appearance.
Post-consumer waste - waste materials remaining after consumers use a product.
Examples include bottles, food wrappers, newspaper, office paper and many other items.
Pre-consumer waste - manufacturing waste that does not reach the consumer as a useful
product. This is also called process waste.
Recyclables – waste materials that still have useful physical or chemical properties after
serving their original purpose and that can, therefore, be reused or remanufactured into
additional products.
Recycle - to divert useful materials from the disposal stream for processing, sale to an end
user, and reintroduction into the economy as a remanufactured or new product.
Reduction - this involves using less materials so less waste is created.
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Re-use - the act of using an item more than once. For example, some businesses deliver
goods in reusable plastic crates.
Waste minimisation - the process of reducing the amount of waste that is disposed of
whether by businesses or households.
WEEE - Waste Electrical or Electronic Equipment.
Waste Producer - person, or organisation, whose activity creates the waste, even I if they
have been instructed by somebody else.
Virgin Materials - any basic materials for industrial processing that have not been
previously used, such as petroleum for plastics manufacture, iron ore for steel manufacture,
wood pulp for paper manufacture, or bauxite ore for aluminium manufacture.
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Appendix B: Waste Management Hierarchy
Reduction
The University supports the reduction of waste generation wherever possible. At the top of
the waste hierarchy is reduction; avoiding unnecessary material entering the business in the
first place through sustainable purchasing practice, such as life cycle costing which factors in
disposal costs of packaging materials and the product at its end-of-life. Budget holders
signing of Purchase Orders should ensure products are essential to the business and are
not over–ordered meaning unwanted or out-of-date products become waste. The
University’s arrangements to ensure sustainable purchasing practices are documented in the
FMENV014 Sustainable Procurement Environmental Management Operational procedures.
Re-Use
Once waste is generated, the University encourages the consideration of the re-use of
materials either internally or externally before materials are recycled or disposed of.
Environmental Aspects Register (FMENV004) identifies the following conditions required for
re-use:
Normal Conditions: Re-use of materials in line with targets.
Abnormal Conditions: Contamination of re-use streams or budget constraints that prevent
materials being processed for re-use e.g. requirement to be laundered prior to re-use.
Emergency Conditions: Internal or external demand for recyclate stream disappears.
Current opportunities for Re-Use at University include the following:
Furniture: Items of unwanted furniture that cannot be reused within the School or Service
should be brought to the attention of the Building Manager. Good quality items will then
either be distributed within the University or stored by FM for future re-use. Other items will
be given to local charities
Stationery: Unwanted office stationery can either be left directly for students to collect or be
re-directed to FM for storage prior to re-distribution.
Recycling
If re-use is not an option, staff should ensure waste is recycled where suitable facilities exist
within the University. Environmental Aspects Register (FMENV004) identifies the following
conditions required for recycling. These conditions illustrate that correct segregation of
recyclate is essential to maximise recycling and also highlights that the recyclate market is
fluid.
Normal Conditions: Increased recycling in line with targets.
Abnormal Conditions: Contamination of recyclate streams or market collapses.
Emergency Conditions: External demand for recyclate stream disappears.
Up to date guidance on recycling facilities within the University is maintained on the intranet
rather than within this procedure. Building Managers are responsible for the siting of internal
recycling bins. The Waste and Recycling Team are responsible for the provision and
labelling of specialised bins, the collection of their contents and segregation of recyclate prior
to processing. Confidential waste is collected in Shred- It bins (where available) and recycled
by the external contractor. Where possible the University encourages staff to close the
recycling loop by buying products made from recycled materials and therefore generating a
demand for recyclate.
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Appendix C: Non-Hazardous Waste Codes
European Waste Catalogue / List of Waste Non-Hazardous Waste Codes
20 03 01 – General Mixed Waste
20 01 01 - paper and cardboard
20 01 02 - glass
20 01 08 - biodegradable kitchen and canteen waste
20 01 10 - clothes
20 01 11 - textiles
20 01 17 - non-hazardous photochemicals
20 01 21 - fluorescent tubes
20 01 25 - edible oil and fat
20 01 26 - oil and fat other than those mentioned in 20 01 25
20 01 28 - non-hazardous paint, inks, adhesives and resins
20 01 30 - non-hazardous detergents
20 01 34 - batteries and accumulators
20 01 36 - discarded electrical and electronic equipment
[Special Note: at UCLan this type of waste should be disposed of as Hazardous Waste via
the FM Waste and Recycling Service, see section 5.2.3.]
20 01 38 - wood
20 01 39 - plastics
20 01 40 - metals
20 02 garden and park wastes:
20 02 01 - biodegradable waste
20 02 02 - soil and stones
[Special Note: although this is a non hazardous waste, it is classed as construction waste
and therefore the code used for disposal is 170904. It is illegal to put this type of waste in
general waste bins except by special arrangement. Written permission must be given by the
relevant Project Officer after they have notified the FM Waste and Recycling Service.]
20 02 03 - other non-biodegradable wastes
20 03 other municipal wastes
20 03 03 - street cleaning residues
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Appendix D: Categories of EEE covered by the WEEE
Regulations
1. Large household appliances - Large cooling appliances; refrigerators; freezers; other
large appliances used for refrigeration, conservation and storage of food; washing machines;
clothes dryers; dish washing machines; cooking; electric stoves; electric hot plates;
microwaves; other large appliances used for cooking and other processing of food; electric
heating appliances; electric radiators; other large appliances for heating rooms, beds,
seating furniture; electric fans; air conditioner appliances; other fanning, exhaust ventilation
and conditioning equipment.
2. Small household appliances - Vacuum cleaners; carpet sweepers; other appliances for
cleaning; appliances used for sewing, knitting, weaving and other processing for textiles;
irons and other appliances for ironing, mangling and other care of clothing; toasters; fryers;
grinders, coffee machines and equipment for opening or sealing of containers or packages;
electric knives; appliances for hair-cutting, hair drying, tooth brushing, shaving, massage and
other body care appliances; clocks, watches and equipment for the purpose of measuring,
indicating or registering time; scales.
3. IT and telecommunications equipment - Centralised data processing; mainframes;
minicomputers; printer units; personal computing; personal computers, including the CPU,
mouse and keyboard; laptop computers, including the CPU, mouse and keyboard; notebook
computers; notepad computers; printers; copying equipment; electrical and electronic
typewriters; pocket and desk calculators; other products and equipment for the collection,
storage, processing, presentation or communication of information by electronic means; user
terminals and systems; facsimile; telex; telephones; pay telephones; cordless telephones;
cellular telephones; answering systems; other products or equipment of transmitting sound,
images or other information by telecommunications.
4. Consumer equipment - Radio sets; television sets; video cameras; video recorders; hi-fi
recorders; audio amplifiers; musical instruments; other products or equipment for the
purpose of recording or reproducing sound or images, including signals or other
technologies for the distribution of sound and image than by telecommunications.
5. Lighting equipment, (including electric light bulbs and household luminaires) Luminaires for fluorescent lamps with the exception of luminaires in households; straight
fluorescent lamps; compact fluorescent lamps; high intensity discharge lamps, including
pressure sodium lamps and metal halide lamps; low pressure sodium lamps; other lighting
equipment for the purpose of spreading or controlling light with the exception of filament
bulbs.
6. Electrical and electronic tools (with the exception of large-scale stationary
industrial tools) - Drills; saws; sewing machines; equipment for turning, milling, sanding,
grinding, sawing; cutting; shearing; drilling; making holes; punching; folding; bending or
similar processing of wood, metal and other materials; tools for riveting, nailing or screwing
or removing rivets, nails, screws or similar uses; tools for welding, soldering or similar use;
equipment for spraying, spreading, dispersing or other treatment of liquid or gaseous
substances by other means; tools for mowing or other gardening activities
7. Toys, leisure and sports equipment - Electric trains or car racing sets; hand-held video
game consoles; video games; computers for biking, diving, running, rowing, etc.; sports
equipment with electric or electronic components; coin slot machines.
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8. Medical devices (with the exception of all implanted and infected products) Radiotherapy equipment; cardiology; dialysis; pulmonary ventilators; nuclear medicine;
laboratory equipment for in-vitro diagnosis; analysers; freezers; fertilization tests; other
appliances for detecting, preventing, monitoring, treating, alleviating illness, injury or
disability.
9. Monitoring and control instruments - Smoke detector; heating regulators; thermostats;
measuring, weighing or adjusting appliances for household or as laboratory equipment; other
monitoring and control instruments used in industrial installations (e.g. in control panels).
10. Automatic dispensers - Automatic dispensers for hot drinks; automatic dispensers for
hot or cold bottles or cans; automatic dispensers for solid products; automatic dispensers for
money; all appliances which deliver automatically all kind of products.
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Appendix E: Hazard Properties & Risk Phrases
Hazard Codes
H1
Explosive under the effect of flame or which are more sensitive to shocks or friction
than dinitrobenzene.
H2
Oxidising, exhibiting highly exothermic reactions when in contact with other
substances, particularly flammable substances.
H3-A Highly flammable exhibiting any of the following;
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liquids with a flash point below 21oC;
substances which may become hot and finally catch fire in contact with air;
solids which may readily catch fire after brief contact with a source of ignition and
continue to burn;
gases which are flammable in air at normal pressure;
substances which, in contact with water or damp air, evolve highly flammable gases.
H3-B Flammable liquids with a flash point between 21oC and 55oC.
H4
Irritant non corrosive substances which can cause inflammation through immediate,
prolonged or repeated contact with the skin or mucous membranes.
H5
Harmful substances which may involve limited health risks if they are inhaled or
ingested or if they penetrate the skin.
H6
Toxic (including very toxic) substances which may involve serious, acute or chronic
health risks and even death.
H7
Carcinogenic substances which may induce cancer or increase its incidence.
H8
Corrosive substances which may destroy living tissue on contact.
H9
Infectious substances containing viable micro organisms or their toxins which are
known or reliably believed to cause disease in man or other living organisms.
H10
Teratogenic substances which may induce non hereditary congenital malformations
or increase their incidence in a developing foetus.
H11
Mutagenic substances which may induce hereditary genetic defects or increase their
incidence.
H12
Substances which release toxic or very toxic gases in contact with water, air or acid.
H13
Sensitizing substances.
H14
Ecotoxic substances which present, or may present, immediate or delayed risks for
one or more sectors of the environment.
(d)
Any one condition from this list above identifies waste as "Hazardous" even if it is not
on the EC Hazardous Waste List.
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(b)
For wastes containing substances which exhibit Hazards H4-H8, and where specific
risk phrases apply (R34-R38 and R41), comparison against the threshold set out
below will show whether these substances, or combination of substances, are
present in sufficient concentrations to make the waste ‘Hazardous’:
H15
Substances capable, after disposal, of yielding another substance, e.g. a leachate,
which possesses any of the characteristics listed above.
1. the total concentration of substances classified as 'irritant' and having assigned to them
any of the risk phrases R36 (irritating to the eyes), R37 (irritating to the respiratory system)
or R38 (irritating to the skin) is equal to or greater than 20%
2. the total concentration of substances classified as 'irritant' and having assigned to them
the risk phrase R41 (“risk of serious damage to eyes”) is equal to or greater than 10%
3. the total concentration of substances classified 'harmful' is equal to or greater than 25%
4. the total concentration of substances classified 'very toxic' is equal to/greater than 0.1%
5. the total concentration of substances classified as 'toxic' is equal to or greater than 3%
6. the total concentration of substances classified as 'carcinogenic', and placed by the
approved classification and labelling guide in category 1 or 2 of that classification, is equal to
or greater than 0.1%
7. the total concentration of substances classified as 'corrosive' and having assigned to them
the risk phrase R34 (“causes burns”) is equal to or greater than 5%
8. the total concentration of substances classified as 'corrosive' and having assigned to them
the risk phrase R35 (“causes severe burns”) is equal to or greater than 1%
If the waste does not satisfy any of the above conditions it shall be treated as having none of
the properties H3-B to H8 listed in Schedule 5 and therefore need not be considered as
"Hazardous".
Risk Phrases
MSDS may contain codes for certain risk phrases:
R1 Explosive when dry.
R2 Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other source of ignition.
R3 Extreme risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition.
R4 Forms very sensitive explosive metallic compounds.
R5 Heating may cause an explosion.
R6 Explosive with or without contact with air.
R7 May cause fire.
R8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
R9 Explosive when mixed with combustible material.
R10 Flammable.
R11 Highly flammable.
R12 Extremely flammable.
R13 Extremely flammable liquefied gas
R14 Reacts violently with water.
R15 Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
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R16 Explosive when mixed with oxidizing substances.
R17 Spontaneously flammable in air.
R18 In use, may form inflammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.
R19 May form explosive peroxides.
R20 Harmful by inhalation.
R21 Harmful in contact with skin.
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R23 Toxic by inhalation.
R24 Toxic in contact with skin.
R25 Toxic if swallowed.
R26 Very toxic by inhalation.
R27 Very toxic in contact with skin.
R28 Very toxic if swallowed.
R29 Contact with water liberates toxic gas.
R30 Can become highly flammable in use.
R31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
R32 Contact with acid liberates very toxic gas.
R33 Danger of cumulative effects.
R34 Causes burns.
R35 Causes severe burns.
R36 Irritating to eyes.
R37 Irritating to respiratory system.
R38 Irritating to skin.
R39 Danger of very serious irreversible effects.
R40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R41 Risk of serious damage to the eyes.
R42 May cause sensitization by inhalation.
R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R44 Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.
R45 May cause cancer.
R46 May cause heritable genetic damage.
R47 May cause birth defects
R48 Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure.
R49 May cause cancer by inhalation.
R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
R51 Toxic to aquatic organisms.
R52 Harmful to aquatic organisms.
R53 May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R54 Toxic to flora.
R55 Toxic to fauna.
R56 Toxic to soil organisms.
R57 Toxic to bees.
R58 May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment.
R59 Dangerous to the ozone layer.
R60 May impair fertility.
R61 May cause harm to the unborn child.
R62 Risk of impaired fertility.
R63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
R64 May cause harm to breastfed babies.
R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
R68 Possible risk of irreversible effects.
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