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Control on Import and Export of Waste
Classification of Wastes
Hazardous Wastes
The list of hazardous wastes for the purpose of control on waste import and export in Hong Kong is specified in the Seventh Schedule. Under the WDO, contaminated wastes are also controlled as hazardous wastes.
For the purpose of control on import and export of wastes under the WDO, a waste is 'contaminated' if it is contaminated by a substance to an extent which
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significantly increase the risk of human health, property or the environment associated with the waste; or |
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prevents the reprocessing, recycling, recovery or reuse of the waste in an environmentally sound manner. |
[ Important Note : "Disposal" of imported waste is prohibited unless authorized by EPD! ]
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