### Waste Disposal (Chemical Waste) (General) Regulation 《廢物處理(化學廢物)(一般)規例》

9. Chemical waste to be in containers
(1) A waste producer shall ensure that any chemical waste produced or caused to be produced by him or in his possession or custody is, until such time as section 8 or any directions issued under section 17 of the Ordinance are complied with, stored in accordance with this Part in containers which shall conform to the requirements specified in subsection (2).
(2) Any container used for the purposes of subsection (1) shall be—
(a) designed so as to be and constructed out of material which is—
(i) suitable, having regard to the nature of; and
(ii) resistant to corrosion or any other damage that can be caused by the,
chemical waste to be stored in it; and
(b) maintained in good condition and repair and free from corrosion, contamination or any other defect which may impair its performance.
(3) Where any container complies with such specifications or standards relating to construction, material or design of containers as may be contained in a relevant Code of Practice, subsection (2) shall be regarded as having been complied with.
(4) A waste producer who fails to comply with subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 6 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (E.R. 5 of 2022)

10. Proper packing of chemical waste
(1) A waste producer shall ensure that—
(a) chemical waste is not packed or stored in a manner that may render the handling of the container in which it is packed or stored unsafe or affect the effectiveness of the container;
(b) any container in which chemical waste is packed or stored is properly and securely closed, sealed and no chemical waste adheres to the external surface of the container;
(c) chemical wastes generated from different sources or different types of chemical wastes which in the event of contact with one another are likely to produce consequences dangerous to the health or safety of any person, are not mixed, packed or stored together in a container;
(d) where a container is used for the storage of liquid chemical waste, sufficient ullage is allowed so that no leakage from or permanent distortion of the container occurs as a result of the expansion of the liquid due to changes of temperature or any other condition which is likely to occur in the storage, handling or transport of chemical waste.
(2) Any waste producer who fails to comply with any requirement in subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 6 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (E.R. 5 of 2022)

### Waste Disposal (Chemical Waste) (General) Regulation 《廢物處理(化學廢物)(一般)規例》

11. Storage in large containers only with the approval of the Director
(1) Chemical waste shall not be packed or stored in any container with a capacity exceeding 450 litres unless—
(a) it is a container which conforms to specifications approved generally for the purpose by the Director; or
(b) in a particular case the Director, on an application made for the purpose, has given his approval in writing for the use of such container.
(2) Where chemical waste is packed or stored in contravention of subsection (1), the waste producer and the person responsible for such packing or storing commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 6 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (E.R. 5 of 2022)

12. Labelling of containers
(1) A waste producer shall ensure that—
(a) there is displayed on every container of chemical waste a label in English and Chinese of such design and dimensions as specified in Parts 1 and 2 respectively of Schedule 2 containing the particulars and the appropriate symbols specified in Parts 3 and 4 respectively of that Schedule;
(b) any information supplied pursuant to paragraph (a) is accurate and sufficient so as to enable the safe storage, handling and transport of the chemical waste;
(c) any label referred to in paragraph (a) is securely attached to the container and kept clean and positioned so that it is clearly visible and is not obstructed.
(2) Where pursuant to subsection (1), particulars of safety precautions are required to be contained in a label, the waste producer shall ensure that they are adequate and appropriate having regard to the form or nature of the chemical waste in the relevant container.
(3) Where any label displayed pursuant to subsection (1) complies with such provisions or standards relating to labelling as may be contained in a relevant Code of Practice, subsections (1) and (2) shall be regarded as having been complied with.
(4) A waste producer who fails to comply with any requirement under subsection (1) or (2) commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 5 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (E.R. 5 of 2022)

### Waste Disposal (Chemical Waste) (General) Regulation 《廢物處理(化學廢物)(一般)規例》

13. Storage area
(1) A waste producer shall ensure that any area used for the storage of containers of chemical waste complies with the requirements in subsection (2).
(2) The requirements for the purposes of subsection (1) are that such area shall—
(a) not be used for any purpose other than the storage of chemical waste;
(b) be enclosed on at least 3 sides by a wall, partition fence or a similar device, which shall not be less than—
(i) 2 metres in height; or
(ii) the height of the tallest container or where appropriate the height of the tallest stack of containers,
whichever is less;
(c) have adequate ventilation to prevent the formation of any dangerous or harmful concentration of vapour in the event of spillage or leakage;
(d) not have any connection to any surface water drains or foul sewers;
(e) have adequate space for the handling of the containers;
(f) where the storage area is located inside a multi-storey building, be so located as not to obstruct or in any way prejudice the use of any means of escape or exit from the building;
(g) where the storage area is not within a building, be provided with a roof or a similar covering; and
(h) be kept clean and dry.
(3) Where any chemical waste is stored other than on the premises in which it is produced the waste producer shall, in addition to the requirements in subsection (2), ensure that any means of access to the area in which the waste is stored is secured with a lock or such other means at all times except when access is reasonably necessary for normal operations relating to the stored chemical waste.
(4) A waste producer who fails to comply with subsection (1) or (3) commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 6 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (E.R. 5 of 2022)

14. Storage of liquid chemical waste
(1) Without prejudice to any other requirement relating to the storage of chemical waste in this Regulation, a waste producer shall ensure that any area in which containers of chemical waste in liquid form are stored—
(a) has an impermeable floor or surface;
(b) has a retention structure with the capacity to accommodate—
(i) the contents of the largest container; or
(ii) 20% by volume of the chemical waste,
stored in that area, whichever is the greater; and
(c) where such containers are stacked, is enclosed by walls or partitions constructed out of an impermeable material.
(2) A waste producer who fails to comply with subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 6 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (E.R. 5 of 2022)