WAMITAB - Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Hazardous Waste Handling Questions and Answers

Question 1

When classifying a waste stream using the List of Wastes (England) Regulations 2005, what does an asterisk (*) next to a six-digit European Waste Catalogue (EWC) code signify?

Accepted Answer

The waste is an 'absolute entry' and is always considered hazardous.

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The waste requires further assessment to determine if it is hazardous.

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The waste is suitable for recovery operations only, not disposal.

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The waste is non-hazardous but requires registration with the Environment Agency.

Question 2

A hazardous waste treatment facility is preparing to receive a new waste stream of acidic sludge from a new industrial client. According to standard environmental permit conditions, what is the FIRST critical step the facility must undertake?

Accepted Answer

Conduct pre-acceptance procedures, including a technical assessment of the waste.

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Arrange a collection vehicle and schedule the first pickup.

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Complete Part E of the consignment note in anticipation of the delivery.

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Notify the Environment Agency of the new customer and waste type.

Question 3

Which of the following is a primary requirement for the secondary containment (bund) for a 1,000-litre Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) used to store liquid hazardous waste?

Accepted Answer

The bund must have a capacity of at least 1,100 litres.

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The bund must be connected to a foul sewer drain for emergency overflow.

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The bund must be constructed from a material that is porous to allow rainwater to escape.

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The bund must hold exactly 100% of the container's volume.

Question 4

A commercial printing company produces waste ink contaminated with solvents. Who holds the primary legal responsibility for correctly classifying this waste and completing Parts A and B of the Hazardous Waste Consignment Note before it is collected?

Accepted Answer

The waste producer (the printing company).

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The driver of the waste collection vehicle.

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The Environment Agency inspector.

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The operator of the permitted disposal facility (the consignee).

Question 5

According to the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005, for what minimum period must a consignee (the recipient of the waste) retain their copy of the completed consignment note?

Accepted Answer

Three years from the date of transfer.

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One year from the date of transfer.

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Two years from the date of transfer.

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Five years from the date of transfer.

Question 6

A hazardous waste consignee receives a load of waste where the description on the consignment note does not match the waste in the container. According to GOV.UK guidance, what is a permissible action for the consignee to take?

Accepted Answer

Reject the load and complete Part E of the consignment note accordingly.

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Accept the waste but make a note to inform the producer on the next collection.

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Immediately send the waste to an unpermitted part of the site for quarantine.

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Shred the incorrect note and ask the driver to return later with a new one.