7. Disposal of Containers and Packaging

How to Dispose of Unwanted Substances If you have leftover chemicals (or any other waste, come to that) you must decide which of three categories it falls into: Always hazardous e.g. fluorescent tubes, acids May or may not be hazardous, e.g. inks, paints Never hazardous, e.g. edible oils Then refer to the safety data sheet and the associated COSHH Assessment to determine how to get rid of the substances safely.

It is likely that, if your organisation uses these substances frequently, you will already have arrangements in place for their safe disposal.

However, it is very important that such arrangements are reviewed regularly. Some hazardous waste has to be removed by licensed contractors.

And if your organisation produces hazardous waste as part of its...

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It’s important to ensure you dispose of empty containers correctly. Many substances leave a residue inside the container, and this presents the risk of harm to anyone who comes into contact with it and to the environment. Some substances are dangerous even in very small quantities. And what if you need to get rid of unused substances?

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