Thesis About Solid Waste Mgt. - 2796 Words

Chapter I The Problem and its Background Introduction Today’s environment is beset of problems. Several years have past but the problem on garbage is still existing and proliferating as decades and decades come. It has been a pressing problem to governmental organization and also to include non-governmental organization on how are they going to address the problem. The problem on garbage does not only affect the environment but also the lives of the entire populace. It affects everyday lives of the whole community for it brings hazards to their health most especially when epidemics come. It is a very challenging endeavour for citizen of every country to help resolve the problem and actually realize a clean and epidemic-free haven for the†¦show more content†¦The city government does not have sound advocacy for the environment which would supposedly help develop the values of the people about garbage disposal and actually restore a clean environment. Theoretical Framework There are different categories of producers of hazardous waste, according to 40 CFR Part 261.5. The basic distinctions centre on the amounts of hazardous waste produced. These categories are: Large Quantity Generators (LQG): LQGs produce more than 1000 kilogram per month (kg/month) of hazardous waste or more than 1 kg/month of acutely hazardous waste. LQGs must obtain a US EPA identification number from state hazardous waste management agency or EPA regional office. They must comply with storage time, quantity, handling and record-keeping (manifests) requirements. Small Quantity Generators (SQG): SQGs produce more than 100 kg/month and less than 1000 kg/month, and accumulate less than 6,000 kg. Requirements for SQGs are similar to those for LQGs. Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG) produce less than 100 kg/month (220 pounds) of hazardous waste, or less than I kg/month (2.2 pounds) of acutely hazardous waste. They are conditionally exempt from Subtitle C, and the manifest system. Notwithstanding, CESQGs must identify all hazardous waste, never accumulate more than 1000 kg, must treat or dispose of their waste