Controls under the Waste Disposal Ordinance (Cap. 354) have been fully implemented for the proper management of chemical waste in Hong Kong since 1993.
Chemical waste producers
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Chemical waste producers are required to register with the Environmental Protection Department before engaging in activities that produce chemical waste
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Chemical waste should be properly packed and labelled, and stored in a safe manner prior to collection and disposal.
Waste Collectors
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All movements of chemical waste should be accompanied by "trip-ticket" forms for monitoring and record purpose.
- Only licensed waste collectors should transport chemical waste.
Treatment/Disposal Facilities
- Treatment and disposal (including reprocessing and recycling of chemical waste should be carried out at licensed facilities.
For details, please refer to the following guide books:-
A Guide to the Chemical Waste Control Scheme
A Guide to the Registration of Chemical Waste Producers
Packaging, Labelling and Storage of Chemical Wastes
Handling, Transportation and Disposal of Asbestos Waste
Handling, Transportation and Disposal of PCB Waste
