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Waste Management

Waste types, priority waste streams and EU directives

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Municipal, hazardous, inert and biodegradable waste, Northern Ireland's priority waste streams and producer responsibility, the Waste Framework and Landfill Directives, the carrier bag levy and the Circular Economy Package.

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What are the major types of waste produced in Northern Ireland?

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What is municipal waste?

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What makes a waste hazardous?

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  1. 1

    What are the major types of waste produced in Northern Ireland?

    Model answer

    The major types are household, commercial and industrial, and construction, demolition and excavation waste. Agricultural and hazardous waste are also significant.

  2. 2

    What is municipal waste?

    Model answer

    Municipal waste is household waste plus similar waste from businesses such as shops and offices. Councils in Northern Ireland collect most of it as local authority collected municipal waste.

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    What makes a waste hazardous?

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    Hazardous waste has properties that can harm human health or the environment, such as being toxic, flammable or corrosive. Examples include asbestos, waste oil, solvents and lead-acid batteries.

  4. 4

    What is inert waste?

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    Inert waste does not decompose, burn or react chemically in a landfill. Examples include soil, stone, brick and concrete rubble.

  5. 5

    What is biodegradable municipal waste, and why is it targeted?

    Model answer

    Biodegradable municipal waste includes food, garden waste, paper and card. Landfilled biodegradable waste produces methane and leachate, so its diversion is a priority.

  6. 6

    What is a priority waste stream?

    Model answer

    A priority waste stream is a type of waste singled out for specific action because of its volume or hazard. Many are managed through producer responsibility schemes.

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