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Hazardous Waste (Waste and its Management) Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning Introduction Waste has been associated with human society from prehistory to today and no doubt will continue in the future. People have to manage the produc...

Hazardous Waste (Waste and its Management) Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning Introduction Waste has been associated with human society from prehistory to today and no doubt will continue in the future. People have to manage the produced waste. Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning Definition of Hazardous Waste Hazardous wastes are those that may contain toxic substances generated from industrial, hospital, and some types of household wastes. These wastes could be corrosive, inflammable, explosive, or react when exposed to other materials. Some hazardous wastes are highly toxic to the environment including humans, animals, and plants. Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning 10/24/2021 Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning 5 Sources of hazardous wastes Research and academic laboratories Shops and repair facilities Art and theater departments Facility maintenance and grounds Power Plant operations Experimental Farm operations Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning Classification of Hazardous Waste The 3 main types of hazards. 1. HEALTH HAZARD 2. PHYSICAL HAZARD 3. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning 7 Characteristic Wastes D001 – Ignitable Wastes (flashpoint is less than 140º F) includes oxidizers D002 – Corrosive Wastes (pH less than or equal to 2 or greater than or equal to 12.5) D003 – Reactive Wastes (water reactive, normally unstable materials, cyanides & sulfides, etc) D004 – Toxic Wastes Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning 8 Reactives Flammables Corrosives Toxics Chlorination kits Chemical agent resistant Battery acids Grease coating-toxic Decontaminates Class III and V waste Carbon remover Insect repellants Lithium (batteries) Cleaning compounds Degreasers Lubricants Magnesium Deicing agents Paint strippers Oils Sodium Fuels Rust removers Oil contaminated solids Zinc powder Lacquers/varnishes Radiator leak compounds Paint primers Paints Weapons cleaners Antifreeze Paint thinners Parts cleaners Sealants Solvents Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning  Universal Wastes Universal wastes include the following materials that are commonly found in the workplace: Batteries Fluorescent lamps Pesticides Thermometers (containing mercury) Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning 10  Take-home messages What you need to remember… Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning 11 Solid and Effects of Poor Disposal Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning What Are Solid Waste and Why Are considered Problems? Solid waste refers to any non-liquid refuse generated by human activities that are no longer useful and need to be discarded. Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning How Should We Deal with Solid Waste? A sustainable approach to solid waste is first to reduce it, then to reuse or recycle it, and finally to safely dispose of what is left. Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning Dealing with Solid Waste through the following: Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning Scaling the Heights of Flexible Fig. Learning 16-6, p. 408 Solid Waste Mismanagement in the Philippines Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning  Philippines generates more solid waste as the population increases, living standards are enhanced, and urban and rural areas are being developed. According to a report by the Senate Economic Planning Office (SEPO), the country’s waste generation steadily increased from 37,427.46 tons per day in 2012 to 40,087.45 tons in 2016. Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning Solid wastes produced by Philippine cities are expected to increase by 165 percent to 77,776 tons by 2025. Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning RA No. 9003(Ecological Solid Waste Management Act ) This Act makes provision for efficient solid waste management, for the volume reduction of the waste, its environment-friendly disposal, composting, recycling, re-use, recovery, and green charcoal process; for the collection, treatment, and disposal in environmentally sound solid waste management facilities whereas it shall be possible to correctly dispose the proper segregation, collection, transport, storage, treatment, and disposal of solid waste; under this Act national research and development. Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning  RA No. 9003 prohibits the use of open dumps for solid waste disposal and encourages the LGUs to convert their open dumps into sanitary landfills. Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning RA No. 9003 Prohibits the littering, throwing, and dumping of waste matters in public places, or causing or permitting the same. Any person who commits this offense shall, upon conviction, be fined for not less than P300 but not more than P1,000, or render community service for not less than one day to not more than 15 days to an LGU where such prohibited acts are committed. Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning  “Majority of LGUs have yet to comply with the provisions of RA 9003, particularly on the establishment of local [solid waste management (SWM)] Boards, submission of SWM Plans, establishment of [materials-recovery facilities], and closure of all open and controlled dumpsites.” Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning  Administrative Order No. 50-1998 Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) prescribed guidelines for identifying and establishing sanitary landfills such that, among others: a) The site should not be located in existing or proposed residential, commercial, or urban development areas, and areas with archeological, cultural, and historical importance; b) The site should not be located in or up a gradient of shallow unconfined aquifers for drinking water supply. Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning Presidential Decree No. 825 (PD No. 825) Enjoins all citizens and residents of the Philippines, educational institutions, and commercial and industrial establishments to clean their own surroundings, as well as the canals, roads, or streets in their immediate premises. Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning  Metro Manila shall keep them clean to protect them from becoming breeding places for mosquitoes, flies, mice, rats, and other scavengers. Otherwise, the government shall undertake to keep said lots clean at the owners’ expense. Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning  “One of the major problems we encounter until now is human and cultural behavior. We can’t clean the environment alone.” “We need the community’s participation, especially barangay officials… We need their full cooperation and support.” Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning  REFERENCE https://business.inquirer.net/270819/solid-waste-mismanagement -in-the-philippines#ixzz6ap7xTWXH Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning Scaling the Heights of Flexible Learning