Onto these eight are grafted the Standard Approvals and Approvals Exemptions, which are much as previously announced. The resulting regulation should keep lawyers and consultants occupied for years. It's a far cry from the original fears and hopes about waste deregulation. Generator must have a contract with the carrier, and must complete and sign one line of a multi-waste shipping document. 2 year haz.
Manufacturers can take spent goods back for recycling or disposal without approvals or manifests.
Vendor take back depots will be permitted for batteries, pesticides, paint, etc., with modest record-keeping. Waste and packaging audits will no longer be specified, but will still be needed to prepare reduction plans. Enhanced follow-up of manifested wastes will be required. Contact us if you need specific details on any of the changes. Ontario will continue to treat liquid waste as if it were hazardous, although there are new exemptions.