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Refuse Collection Activities at Refuse Room |
| Problem |
Wastewater discharge
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| Relevant Env. Control |
Under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance, Cap. 358, the discharger should apply for a license from the EPD for effluent from commercial and industrial activities. A discharge should be made in accordance with the license terms and conditions, such as maximum allowable quantity, effluent standards, self-monitoring requirements and keeping records. |
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Discharge all wastewater generated from various refuse collection operations, such as loading and unloading of refuse to the refuse collection vehicle, refuse bin washing activities and refuse station cleaning into the foul sewer only
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| Maintain all foul water channels in good condition and free from blockages to avoid overflowing of wastewater generated from refuse loading and unloading as well as other cleaning operations. |
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| Activities |
Refuse Collection Activities at Common Areas |
| Problem |
Roadside wastewater discharge
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| Relevant Env. Control |
Under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance, Cap. 358, the discharger should apply for a license from the EPD for effluent from commercial and industrial activities. A discharge should be made in accordance with the license terms and conditions, such as maximum allowable quantity, effluent standards, self-monitoring requirements and keeping records. |
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Discharge all wastewater generated from various refuse collection operations, such as loading and unloading of refuse to the refuse collection vehicle, refuse bin washing activities and refuse station cleaning into the foul sewer only |
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| Activities |
Operation of Refuse Collection Vehicle |
| Problem |
Roadside wastewater discharge
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| Relevant Env. Control |
Under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance, Cap. 358, the discharger should apply for a license from the EPD for effluent from commercial and industrial activities. A discharge should be made in accordance with the license terms and conditions, such as maximum allowable quantity, effluent standards, self-monitoring requirements and keeping records. |
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Confine operations of refuse collection vehicle within refuse station |
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Allow sufficient space in the refuse station for manoeuvring waste containers and loading the refuse collection vehicle |
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Discharge all wastewater generated from various refuse collection operations, such as loading and unloading of refuse to the refuse collection vehicle, refuse bin washing activities and refuse station cleaning into the foul sewer only |
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| Problem |
Roadside wastewater discharge
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| Relevant Env. Control |
Under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance, Cap. 358, the discharger should apply for a license from the EPD for effluent from commercial and industrial activities. A discharge should be made in accordance with the license terms and conditions, such as maximum allowable quantity, effluent standards, self-monitoring requirements and keeping records. |
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Carry out all refuse bin washing activities within the refuse station only |
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Discharge all wastewater generated from various refuse collection operations, such as loading and unloading of refuse to the refuse collection vehicle, refuse bin washing activities and refuse station cleaning into the foul sewer only
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Keep all waste containers free of cracks and leakages
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Keep drain valves in waste containers fully closed when storing or transporting waste
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Good examples gathered from the trade :
Example 1
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Installation of foul sewers around the area for refuse bin washing.
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Use of automatic refuse bin washing machine to ensure wastewater generated from refuse bin washing activities is properly collected and discharged to foul sewers.
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Example 3
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Wash the refuse bin in an isolated container fitted with foul water channels and filtration device.
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