Environmental Waste

As a part of your duty to protect the environment, you should make it your responsibility to know the arrangements for waste management at the host site. Check with your host whenever you are unsure where to dispose certain wastes to avoid incorrect disposal.

Take a look at some of the important considerations you should be familiar with regarding waste disposal:

• Can you prevent or reduce the amount of waste from your work activity?
• Is temporary waste stored in a manner that prevents pollution (leaks, spills, wind-blown litter)?
• Does the waste need segregating and are there facilities available for this?
• Do you know where the disposal points are located?
• Is waste being disposed of appropriately?
• Can the waste be recycled (read the labels)?