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3.4.7 Current and future IndWMPs

Submitted by admin on Fri, 2010-03-26 16:45

3.4.7(1)
An initial set of IndWMPs are being prepared by the following industries in consultation with DEA:

  • Tyres industry to manage waste tyres.
  • Paper and Packaging industry to manage packaging and paper waste.
  • Lighting industry manufacturing mercury containing lamps e.g. CFLs.
  • Pesticide Industry to manage residual pesticides and pesticide containers.

3.4.7(2)
It is envisaged that these plans will be completed and approved by the end of 2010.

3.4.8(3)
Over the course of the next five years, it is envisaged that IndWMPs will be required at sector level from the following industries:

Waste stream Specific considerations Timeframe
Table 8: Programme for development of Industry Waste Management Plans
eWaste There are seven types of recognised eWaste, lighting waste is already subject to an IndWMP, and therefore the other six types of eWaste should be considered and prioritized. Separate IndWMPs may be required. Plans to be prepared within 2 years
Batteries There are seven types of batteries and each type should be considered within the plan.     Plan to be prepared within 2 years
Mining waste   Plan to be prepared within 3 years

3.4.7(4)
Once the sector level plans have been approved for the above industries, company level plans will be required to be submitted to give effect to the provisions of the sector plan within one year of the approval of the relevant sector level plan.