Control and Management

 

In order to control waste, generate more effective European and global strategies and develop legislation for the handling and disposal of waste we need to be able to describe and categorise waste accurately. In addition how waste is defined has implications for the recycling industry.

Task 4: What categories/ classification might be used to differentiate waste in order to develop legislation governing transport, handling, storage and disposal. i.e. how might you describe wastes ?, what characteristics would you consider? (500 Words)