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Towards a National Definition for Hazardous Waste: Issues and Options

The report recommends a proposed approach to developing a New Zealand definition of hazardous waste, including three options for a hazardous waste list.

Contents:

Executive Summary

  1. Introduction
  2. Hazardous waste definitions - key principles
  3. Summary of overseas approaches
  4. Identification of issues
  5. Options for a New Zealand definition of hazardous waste
  6. Conclusion

Appendices

Appendix A: Hazardous waste generated by New Zealand industries
Appendix B: Overseas hazardous waste classification and designation systems

 

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June 1999
Ref. ME 614

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