A few simple rules apply to the labelling of waste containers. There must be no room for doubt as to the waste category in any given packaging. The labelling must adhere to the Third Schedule (Regulation 8) of the Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005.
1. All obsolete marks, hazard label, etc must be removed, erased.
2. The packaging to be marked on the side with the following information:
. Consignment number (e.g. 123456 - 001)
. DOE Code (e.g. N 151)
. Warning label corresponding to the type of waste
3. The label must be square in shape and set at an angle of 45 degrees. The dimension of the label shall not be less than 10cm by 10cm except where the size of the container or package warrants a label of a smaller size.
4. The label may be of the following types:
. Stick-on
. Metal Plate
. Stencilled or printed on the container or package
5. All labels shall be able to withstand open weather exposure without a substantial reduction.
6. In case of waste capable of presenting two or more hazards, all the hazards must be clearly identified and the waste labelled accordingly.
7. All marking on the packaging must be clear and easy to identify.
Description of Warning Labels
EQSR
3rd SCHEDULE
WARNING
LABELS
ADR
EQUIVALENT
Label 1
Symbol (Exploding Bomb): Black
Background: Light orange
Covering ADR
Class 9
Miscellaneous, Dangerous Compounds View Label
Notes:
EQSR - Environmental Quality (Scheduled Waste) Regulation 1989
ADR - European Agreement Concerning The International Carriage of Dangerous Goods By Road.
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