PPS 11 Planning and Waste Management·Page 34·7.14
Hazardous Waste Definition and Regulation
Hazardous waste is defined by European Council Directive 91/689/EEC and implemented in Northern Ireland through the Special Waste Regulations 1998. Safe treatment and protection of the public from harmful effects of noise, smell, fumes and dust are emphasized. Clinical waste from healthcare establishments requires advice from the Northern Ireland Clinical Waste Management Team.
Hazardous Waste is defined by European Council Directive 91/689/EEC (the Hazardous Waste Directive). The Special Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998 implement the Hazardous Waste Directive into domestic legislation for Northern Ireland. The nature of hazardous waste and the need to protect the public from any harmful effects associated with noise, smell, fumes and dust emphasise the importance that needs to be placed on the safe treatment of such waste and to reducing the amount that requires disposal. Clinical waste may include hazardous waste and developers should seek advice from the Northern Ireland Clinical Waste Management Team, Health Estates, Stoney Road, Belfast for projects involving clinical waste from healthcare establishments.
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