How does the new waste classification scheme align with the Dangerous Goods Codes classification scheme?
The waste classification scheme under the POEO Act and the classification scheme under the Dangerous Goods Code are each unique in their purpose. The waste classification scheme is about managing contaminants of waste in the context of a landfill. The Dangerous Goods classification scheme is about managing risk of transporting dangerous goods. Clinical wasteDoes the new classification of clinical and related waste as a ‘special waste’ mean that it will be treated differently? No. Pre-classifying clinical and related waste as a special waste will not reduce or negate the need for enforceable and appropriate controls for managing a potentially infectious waste such as clinical waste. In fact the reclassification of clinical and related waste as a ‘special waste’ intends to provide more stringent and specific requirements for the transport and management of this waste. Asbestos wasteDoes the removal of the requirement for prior notification of loads containing asbestos mean that landfills
