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5.6.2 Waste Measures - General duty

Submitted by admin on Mon, 2009-04-13 14:55

5.6.2.1
The general duties in respect of waste management that apply by default to all holders of waste reflect the hierarchy of priorities in terms of waste management:

  1. Avoid or reduce waste
  2. Re-use
  3. Recycle
  4. Treat
  5. Dispose Responsibly

5.6.2.2
In general, the provisions of the NWMS should as far as is practical and wherever possible reflect this hierarchy.

5.6.2.3
Specific general duties apply to manufactures and/or retailers of products that may generate hazardous waste in relation to informing the public of the impact on health and the environment.