Disposing
of Your Waste
Historically
Northern Ireland has landfilled much of its waste. This involves
placing waste in a hole in the ground and covering it with
soil.
Today,
the engineering of a modern landfill is a complex process.
It involves lining and capping individual "cells"
or compartments into which waste is compacted and covering
them to prevent the escape of polluting liquid or gases. In
newer landfill sites, systems are installed to capture and
remove the gases and liquids produced by the rotting rubbish.
Currently,
waste disposal costs Northern Ireland businesses over £3
million per annum – a figure which represents a considerable
financial burden on large and small firms alike. The good
news however is that companies can reduce those costs by cutting
down on the amount of waste going to landfill through waste
minimisation, re-use and recycling.
The by-products
of many industrial processes involving hazardous materials
require special waste management and disposal that are subject
to more stringent regulation. Re-use and recycling initiatives
to minimise the generation of these wastes enable businesses
to generate cost savings on waste disposal and improve their
environmental impact.
Transferring
Waste
When transferring waste to another individual for disposal
you have a duty of care to ensure your waste is handled, transported,
transferred and disposed of correctly. See guidance on your
"Duty
of Care" obligations (111KB, PDF).
When transferring
waste you must ensure the third party is registered to carry
your waste and is taken to a facility that is licensed to
accept your waste.
Invest
Northern Ireland (2006)
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