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    Waste Segregation Plan

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    This document discusses recyclable and non-recyclable materials. It notes that paper products like cardboard boxes and newspapers are generally recyclable, while waxed or soiled paper products are not. Plastic bottles and some plastic lids can be recycled, but items like straws and plastic bags cannot. Drink cans made of aluminum are recyclable. The document also discusses the proper disposal of electronic waste to prevent environmental pollution and contamination.

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    This document discusses recyclable and non-recyclable materials. It notes that paper products like cardboard boxes and newspapers are generally recyclable, while waxed or soiled paper products are not. Plastic bottles and some plastic lids can be recycled, but items like straws and plastic bags cannot. Drink cans made of aluminum are recyclable. The document also discusses the proper disposal of electronic waste to prevent environmental pollution and contamination.

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    This document discusses recyclable and non-recyclable materials. It notes that paper products like cardboard boxes and newspapers are generally recyclable, while waxed or soiled paper products are not. Plastic bottles and some plastic lids can be recycled, but items like straws and plastic bags cannot. Drink cans made of aluminum are recyclable. The document also discusses the proper disposal of electronic waste to prevent environmental pollution and contamination.

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    RECYCLABLE AND NON-RECYCLABLE MATERIALS

    MATERIAL RECYCLABLE NON-RECYCLABLE

    Paper and cardboard Cardboard boxes, Waxed products such as


    Newspapers, Magazines cups and boxes; soiled
    cardboard, soiled paper; foil-
    lined products such as
    cartons

    Plastics Drink bottles, plastic Straws, plastic bags, RJ45


    soda bottles, coffee cup
    lids

    Aluminum Drink cans

    Wires Cable wires, Electric Wire,


    Power Cords

    * Paper cups with a thin plastic lining are generally recyclable – waxed paper cups and
    other waxed products are generally not recyclable.

    Electronic wastes contain material like lead and beryllium that hold a
    significant risk to the environment. Keeping them out of the ground through correct
    disposal can be of great impact in reducing environmental degradation. E wastes are
    non – biodegradable e.g. batteries, plastics and motherboards of electronic devices.
    Through responsible disposal keeping them out of the soil prevents pollution of the
    ground water and contamination of the atmosphere.
    WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

    Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) is electrical and electronic


    equipment that is broken or unwanted. It is important to dispose responsibly of any
    appliance that runs on electricity (or that contains electrical parts) in order to avoid
    causing damage to the environment.

    Common items of electrical and electronic waste include:


     Large household appliances (fridges, freezers, washing machines, dishwashers)
     Small household appliances (toasters, coffee makers, irons, hairdryers)
     Information technology (IT) and telecommunications equipment (PCs, phones,
    laptops, printers, scanners, photocopiers)
     Consumer equipment (TVs, stereo equipment, electric toothbrushes)
     Lighting equipment (fluorescent lamps)
     Electrical and electronic tools (handheld drills, saws, screwdrivers)
     Toys, leisure and sports equipment
     Medical equipment systems (except implanted or infected products)
     Monitoring and control instruments
     Automatic dispensers
     Batteries and accumulators

    What are the main environmental concerns?

    The main risks to the environment from WEEE are the depletion of natural resources
    and the release of dangerous substances:
     If we send electrical and electronic products to landfill sites, we miss the
    opportunity to recover and reuse millions of tons of materials. Recovery of
    these materials would mean we need to extract less raw material to
    manufacture new products.
     Some electronic equipment and its components contain substances that are
    considered dangerous to the environment and human health if they are
    disposed of carelessly. Although these dangerous substances are usually
    present in only small amounts, they may leak into the soil, water or air and
    can cause serious environmental damage.

    How can WEEE be disposed of?


     The three main ways to manage waste are landfill, incineration and recycling.
     Landfill is the disposal of waste material by burying it. Space at landfill sites is
    becoming scarce. WEEE should not be put in landfill sites because of the
    harmful substances it contains.
     Incineration destroys materials by burning them at high temperatures.
     The recycling industry is complex. It includes large shredder operators and
    smaller specialist recyclers:
     Shredders recover metals by putting items such as old cars and household
    appliances through hammer mills (also known as fragmentizers).
     Smaller recycling businesses may specialize in, for example, plastics recycling,
    refining precious metals, or repair and refurbishment
     Other recycling companies collect items for export to countries that have more
    advanced recycling systems or that can extract components and reusable
    materials from the waste.

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