Table of Contents
12.1 Definitions
12.1.1 Waste
12.1.2 Other Important Definitions
12.2 Waste Identification and Management
12.2.1 Source Reduction and Waste Minimization
12.2.1.1 Practices
12.2.1.2 Specific Examples
12.2.2 General Waste
12.2.3 Special Management Waste
12.2.3.1 Domestic Sewage and Wastewater
12.2.3.2 Tires
12.2.3.3 Drill Rig Waste
12.2.3.4 Other Wastewater
12.2.4 Hazardous Waste
12.2.4.1 Hazardous Waste Identification
12.2.4.2 Storage and Handling
12.2.4.3 Used Petroleum Products
12.2.4.4 Used Antifreeze
12.2.4.5 Treatment
12.2.4.6 Transportation
12.2.4.7 Off-Site Management
12.2.4.8 On-site Waste Management Facilities
Introduction
Waste includes those materials that are discarded, or are intended to be discarded.
This section addresses the issue of waste management with the goal of leaving as light a footprint as possible in an exploration program. It describes the various categories of waste and gives guidance in assessing the management and disposal options that are available.
All waste disposal activities require a permit from the local authorities, whether on-site or off-site. This may be issued by the Mines Department, the Environment Department or the local municipal government, and will vary from country to country (or even within countries).