Draft national hazardous waste management strategy: executive summary
Hazardous Waste, bulk of which is generated by the industries, can cause environmental pollution and adverse health effects if not handled and managed properly. Its effective management, with emphasis on minimization of generation and recycling/ reuse, taking into account economic aspects, is therefore essential. With this objective, it is felt necessary to have an appropriate strategy for the regulatory bodies, generators of waste, recyclers and operators of the facilities to minimize, recycle, treat and dispose of hazardous waste in an environmentally sound manner. The overarching objective of this strategy is to reach the goal of