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TABLE OF
CONTENTS

1. Introduction
1.1. Objective and Scope:
1.2 Purpose of Waste Management & Reduction (WMR) Plan:
1.3 AMIC Waste Management & Reduction Commitment:
2. Waste Management Procedure:
2.1 Types of wastes:
2.2 Storage:
2.3 Collection of wastes
2.4 Disposal of wastes
2.5 Color Coding for waste containers:
3. Waste Reduction & Minimization:
3.1 National Waste Law and Legislation:
3.2 International Waste Law and Legislation:
3.3 AMIC Waste Reduction Policy
3.4 AMIC Waste Reduction & Minimization Philosophy:
4. Roles & Responsibilities:
4.1 HSE Manager
4.2 Operations & Projects Manager:
4.3 Departments Incharge
4.4 Employees
4.5 Management
4.6 Third Party Contractors
5. Waste Reduction & Minimization (WRM) Procedure
5.1 Waste Reduction & Minimization Hierarchy
5.1.1 THE 3RS: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
5.1.1.1 Reduce
5.1.1.2 Reuse
5.1.1.3 Recycle
5.1.1.4 Disposal
5.1.2 Waste Hierarchy Approach:
5.1.3 Benefits of Reducing and Reusing
5.1.3.1 How to Reduce and Reuse
5.1.4 Benefits of Recycling:
5.1.4.1 Steps to Recycling Materials
6. Tools for Waste Reduction and Minimization Techniques
7. References:
7.1 Regulatory references
7.2 Others:
8. Attachments:
9. Review:
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1. Introduction

1.1. Objective and Scope:

To define the procedure for Waste Management & Reduction (WMR) of

Al Meraikhi Industrial Complex (AMIC) construction sites and all facilities
including workshops, offices and camp.

Al Meraikhi Industrial Complex (AMIC) Waste Management & Reduction (WMR)

Plan is to ensure that cost-effective waste management & reduction measures
are an integral part of company operations. The company recognizes the benefits
of implementing WMR practices, which include conservation of resources, safer
workplace, cleaner environment, increased productivity, and reduced waste
management costs, regulatory requirements and environmental liability.

This Plan documents the company’s goals, methods, and activities that will be
routinely employed to prevent or reduce waste generation for each year. The
plan also includes clear definition of roles and responsibilities, employee training,
record keeping, reporting, and monitoring requirements.

The procedures described in this plan are intended to facilitate compliance with
applicable governmental regulations. If there is a conflict between this plan and a
governmental regulation, the governmental regulation will apply and this plan will
be modified. However, all other requirements in this plan will apply even if they
are more stringent than governmental regulations.

1.2 Purpose of Waste Management & Reduction (WMR) Plan:

Waste management & reduction is the top priority of AMIC. Its purpose is to
supports efforts that promote a more sustainable society, reduce the amounts of
waste generated, and lower the toxicity and persistence of wastes that are
generate.

The following are the benefits of waste management & reduction program:

 Savings in transport costs.

 Savings in landfill fees.
 Increased revenue through material resale.
 Promotional opportunities.
 Ease of compliance with environmental regulations and Sound social and
environmental practices.

The overall outcome will be an improvement in business efficiency and profile

that will lead to broader social, environmental and economic benefits.

1.3 AMIC Waste Management & Reduction Commitment:

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AMIC (Al Meraikhi Industrial Complex) Waste Reduction policy states that one of
its goals is to strive for continuous improvement by applying risk management
and standards waste practices to our activities, products and services.

In keeping with this policy, our objective as a company is to reduce waste and
achieve minimal adverse impact on air, water, and land and flora fauna through
excellence in waste reduction and minimization plan.

Our Waste Management & Reduction (WMR) goals are stated as follows:

All employees are responsible for the elimination, reduction, and proper disposal
of waste. Source reduction and waste minimization are prime considerations in
product development and the design of manufacturing processes.

All the employees and management staff are committed to reducing waste and
will pass that commitment on to the employees. Every employee will be trained
and charged with the responsibility to identify and carry (WMR) goals

2. Waste Management Procedure:

Waste includes all items that no longer have any use for, which we either intend
to get rid of or have already discarded. Many items can be considered as waste
e.g., kitchen scrap, sewage sludge, wastes from manufacturing activities,
packaging items, old cars, old televisions, garden waste, etc. Thus all our daily
activities can give rise to a large variety of different wastes arising from different
sources.

Waste management is the collection, transport, processing or disposal,

managing and monitoring of waste materials. The term usually relates to
materials produced by human activity, and the process is generally undertaken to
reduce their effect on health, the environment or aesthetics. Waste management
is a distinct practice from resource recovery which focuses on delaying the rate
of consumption of natural resources. All waste materials, whether they are solid,
liquid, gaseous or radioactive fall within the remit of waste management.

The perception of waste is now changing. It is no longer viewed as an unwanted

substance but rather as a resource. AMIC is committed to reducing waste
production and aligning with the principles of the waste hierarchy as set out
within the Emirate's Waste Management Strategy. This sets clear objectives and
targets for waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
2.1 Types of wastes:

The following are the common types of wastes:

a. Household waste is that which arises from houses, flats, labor camps,
schools, universities and prisons.

b. Commercial waste comes from premises used for trade, business, and
entertainment such as malls, shops and recreation areas.

c. Industrial waste is that which arise from a factory or industrial process.

d. Agricultural wastes comes from premises used for agriculture such as fruit
and vegetable growing, seed growing, dairy farming, camel farming and other
livestock breeding.

e. Medical waste comes from hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, dentists,

surgeries etc. Wastes constituted wholly or partially of human or animal tissues,
blood or other body fluids or excretions or drugs or other pharmaceutical
products or bandages, needles, syringes, sharp medical objects or any other
contagious, chemical or radioactive wastes produced by medical or nursing
activities, treatment or health care, dentistry or veterinary and pharmaceutical
practices or manufacturing, research, teaching, sample taking or storage.

f. Marine waste comes from boats and ships visiting or working.

g. Packaging waste comes from products made to be used for containment,

protection, handling, delivery and presentation of goods from the producer to the
consumer.

h. Hazardous wastes comprise of residues or ash of different activities and

operations containing properties of hazardous substances. These are materials,
which constitute a high degree of hazard to the public health and the
environment. Hazardous waste includes materials, which are ignitable, corrosive,
reactive, toxic, radioactive or infectious. These specially include:

 Ignitable waste (Oils)

 Corrosive liquids
 Reactive wastes (Chemicals)
 Radioactive wastes
 Municipal sludge
i. Decomposable wastes are non-hazardous solids and sludge, which are
biological or chemically reactive in the natural environment e.g. including
papers, wood, household garbage, some metal, animal waste and digested
sewage sludge.
 j. Inert wastes are wastes which are not biologically and chemically reacting
in the natural environment examples include broken glass, concrete and such
materials, broken clay and chinaware, most plastics and manufactured rubber
products and general construction debris.

2.2 Storage:

All waste shall be segregated. The storage areas shall be easily accessible
for collection vehicles. The waste material shall be removed to the disposal
site as soon as possible after the waste generated through CWM approved
Environmental Service Provider (ESP).
http://www.tadweer.ae/en/Pages/default.aspx.

All solid waste materials will generally be kept in skips / containers as per
company color coded containers. Each container will be labeled and/or code
to sate the particular type of waste that is permitted to be disposed therein.
The use of light weight plastic bags or paper bags shall not be allowed.

The location for the containers of waste materials shall be selected at proper
locations to prevent a general nuisance, the accumulation of refuse and the
creation of health and fire hazards. Containers for hazardous materials shall
contain tight fitting lids and to be kept in bunded area (110% volume).

Locations will be marked for the storage of construction debris. These

materials shall not be allowed to accumulate to such level they pose a safety
hazard. They shall be removed from site at the earliest opportunity.

There will be adequate provision to prevent the control of windblown material

and to prevent the spread of pets and foul odors.

2.3 Collection of wastes

All waste generated and stored, shall be collected, transported and disposed
of on daily basis through CWM approved ESP. Shall the condition wants that
a permanent housekeeping crew be selected to conduct collection,
transportation and disposal of these trash necessitated, AMIC shall obliged its
subcontractors for the same. It may be necessary that a separate approval be
sought each toxic or hazardous waste is to be disposed.

2.4 Disposal of wastes

A log register shall be maintained in order to record the disposal of different

types of wastes from the site or any other AMIC facility. AMIC HSE FRM
Waste Disposal Log.

The water waste consists of the domestic sewage and other water collected
in septic tanks. These tanks will be made from either glass reinforced plastic
or reinforced concrete so that there should be no ground pollution. It shall be
connected to sewage treatment plants via close drains / septic collection
 tanker shall suck off the waste water on requirement basis through CWM
approved ESP.

Solid wastes consist mainly of paper, household garbage, food, plastic,

packing materials, construction debris. These materials will be contained in
appropriate skips which should be covered and labeled. The skips will be
designated as per waste management and reduction plan mainly focusing on
3Rs: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. All the identified segregated waste will be
sent to CWM approved ESP.

Hazardous wastes consist mainly of chemicals, waste oils and paints. These
will be collected and stored in impervious containers which will be suitably
labeled. The storage area for such wastes shall be clearly marked on site.
Such material will usually be buried at special location or stored in a bounded
area with an impervious surface. In certain cases, the materials will be
returned to the supplier for disposal.

2.5 Color Coding for waste containers:

Know your container?

i. Blue: Paper

ii. Red: Metal

iii. Green: Glass

iv. Yellow: Plastic

v. Black: Food

vi. Purple: Others

3. Waste Reduction & Minimization:

Waste reduction is the process and the policy of reducing the amount of waste produced
by a person or a society.

Waste minimization involves efforts to minimize resource and energy use during
manufacture. Waste minimization usually requires knowledge of the production process,
cradle-to-grave analysis (the tracking of materials from their extraction to their return to
earth) and detailed knowledge of the composition of the waste.
The main sources of waste vary from country to country. For example about 5.9 million
tons of waste was produced in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in 2007/2008. Most of this
ended up in landfill and dump sites, where biodegradable waste (organic and kitchen
scrap) generated a large amount of methane. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas,
which contributes to climate change.

The fact that people produce waste cannot change. However, by changing our behavior
and our attitudes to waste, we can tackle this problem in a way that meets the needs of
the present without affecting future generations.

3.1 National Waste Law and Legislation:

The Current law and legislations applicable to waste management in the

emirates of Abu Dhabi, UAE.

 Law No. (21) Of 2005 for Waste Management in the Emirate of Abu
Dhabi.
 Federal Law No. (24) Of 1999 for the Protection and Development of the
Environment
 Executive order of Federal Law No. (24) for Regulation for Handling
Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Wastes and Medical Wastes
 Law No. (16) of 2005 Pertaining to the Reorganization of the Abu Dhabi
Environment Agency
 Federal Law No. (23) of the year 1999 regarding the Exploitation,
Protection and Development of the Living Aquatic Resources In the
waters of the state of the United Arab Emirates
 Federal Law No. (1) 2002 Regarding the Regulation and Control of the Use of
Radiation Sources and Protection against Their Hazards

3.2 International Waste Law and Legislation:

 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act 1976

 COSHH Regulation 2002, UK

3.3 AMIC Waste Reduction Policy, AMIC QHSE 03 Waste Reduction Policy

3.4 AMIC Waste Reduction & Minimization Philosophy:

Step 1: AMIC Top management commitment for waste reduction:

 Waste Reduction & minimization policy

 Involvement of all staff members in waste reduction process
 Incorporate waste minimization into position descriptions
 Request sub-contractors sign Project Waste Minimization Plans
 Incorporate waste minimization into site induction programs
 Provide positive feedback to staff successfully minimizing waste.
Step 2: Identify Resource Pathways

 Review materials utilized during construction and demolition activities

 Assess volumes of resources currently going to waste
 Assess material avoidance, reduction, re-use and recycling options and
determine avoidance, reduction, re-use and recycling methods of each
material.

Step 3: Compliance and implementation of AMIC Waste Reduction &

Minimization (WMR) Plan

Step 4: Educate Staff about Waste Reduction & Minimization (WMR) Plan

 Communicate with staff.

 Inform staff of the methods and objectives of maximizing resource
recovery.
 Provide copies of the No Waste Project Plan and Involve staff during
development and review of the Waste Reduction & Minimization (WMR)
 Plan

Step 5: Implement Waste Avoidance strategies

 Limit the types of resources being consumed on the work site.

 Design works to avoid waste generation.
 Use modular/prefabricated frames and fit outs when possible.
 Request minimal packaging from material suppliers; and ensure that
materials that will generate minimal waste are used.

Step 6: Implementation of 3Rs, Reduction, Re-use and Recycling strategies

Step 7: Take Resource Recovery Actions Attempt to Recover resources rather

than dispose

Step 8: Assess Outcomes and Results

 Identify outcomes of each Plan’s implementation;

 Prepare a report of the findings and experiences gained
 Provide the report to staff and contractors.

Step 9: Review and Improve

 Determine areas requiring improvement;

 Compare the outcomes and results to those from other work sites;
 Discuss results with all relevant staff; and Use the knowledge and experiences gained
on the next project.
4. Roles & Responsibilities:

4.1 HSE Manager

 Provide the necessary guidance and monitor the implementation of the

 WMR plan, Subcontractors, including their sub-subcontractors.
 shall assign responsibility within their organization for the control and
elimination of waste material
 Preparation and review of WMR plan for AMIC
 Maintain and update the WMR plan, based on changes in facility
operations and regulations.
 Assist in the implementation of the plan at the project facility.
 Train employees involved in WMR Plan.
 Keep records of all documents related to Waste management and WMR plan.
 Setting the Environmental objectives and targets.

4.2 Operations & Projects Manager:

 Responsible to ensure the fully compliance and implementation of all

aspects of the WMR Plan.
 Hiring of approved 3rd party as per approved list of Environmental Service
 Provider (ESP) by CWM Abu Dhabi for waste management.
 Responsible for the implementation of the Waste Reduction and Minimization Plan.
 To make sure that suitable arrangements, including subcontractors are in place
to maintain compliance.
 Will daily monitor site conditions and ensure that any remedial actions are
implemented;
 Shall engage a separate contractor, if necessary, to remove waste
material including arrangements for specialized or hazardous waste;
 Shall satisfy himself that waste material removed from site is reaching the
landfill area or incineration facility, and is not being 'fly tipped' or causing
environmental damage.

4.3 Departments Incharge

 Department Incharge are responsible for ensuring that their departments

comply with WMR plan requirements set forth in this Program.
 Trained department employees from QHSE Manager to implement the plan
within the department.
 Make sure that products & services are procured as per Al Meraikhi
 Purchasing Policy, Waste reduction policy and QHSE policy as well.

4.4 Employees
  Waste reduction is the responsibility of all employees, and line
management commitment will be demonstrated by the continued efforts of
supervising staff towards this activity.
 It is the responsibility of all employees in each department to follow
procedures outlined in the WMR plan. They will be trained to do so by the
Supervisors and shall;
 Become familiar with the WMR plan, Green Purchasing Policy, Waste
reduction policy and QHSE policy as well;
 Attend training provided by the Supervisors;
 Practice WMR program and seek out potential opportunities for waste
minimization in the department;

4.5 Management

 AMIC management will provide all necessary resources and training to

comply with WMR plan requirements.
 All manager and management staff will ensure proper adherence to this plan
through regular review.

4.6 Third Party Contractors

 Third Party Contractors are responsible for complying with this program,
and shall insure that their employees have the necessary training to
comply with this plan.

5. Waste Reduction & Minimization (WRM) Procedure

5.1 Waste Reduction & Minimization Hierarchy

AMIC will be guided by the following established environmental protection

hierarchy, given in order of preference in all its operations activities.

5.1.1 THE 3RS: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

To prevent the generation of waste we can Reduce, Recycle and Reuse (3Rs):

5.1.1.1 Reduce

Reduction of waste is the most effective waste management option and forms
the first aspect of the Waste Hierarchy. We can reduce the amount of waste we
create by, for example, buying goods with less packaging, avoiding disposable
items such as plastic and paper cups and plates, repairing items where possible,
etc.
5.1.1.2 Reuse

Reuse forms the second aspect of the Waste Hierarchy and requires an item that is
to be disposed of being used again either for the same or new purpose. We can
reuse by, for example, donating our unwanted goods to charity shops and
organizations, reusing shopping bags and cardboard boxes, using empty glass jars
as storage containers.

5.1.1.3 Recycle

Recycling form third aspect of the Waste Hierarchy, we can recycle waste such as
glass, paper, metal and plastics so that it can be reprocessed and made into new
products. The Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) program is part of
EPA's continuing effort to promote the use of materials recovered from solid waste.
Buying recycled-content products ensures that the materials collected in recycling
programs will be used again in the manufacture of new products,
http://www.epa.gov/wastes/conserve/tools/cpg/.

5.1.1.4 Disposal

Waste disposal or other release into the environment should be employed only as
a last resort and should be conducted in an environmentally safe manner.

5.1.2 Waste Hierarchy Approach:

In the waste hierarchy, the most effective approaches to managing waste is at

the top, not to create it in the first place. In contrast to waste minimization, waste
management focuses on processing waste after it is created, concentrating on
re-use, recycling, and waste-to-energy conversion.

Making a new product requires a lot of materials and energy: raw materials must be
extracted from the earth, and the product must be fabricated and then transported
to wherever it will be sold. As a result, reduction and reuse are the most effective
ways can save natural resources, protect the environment, and save money, (Fig-
01).
 Fig. 01

5.1.3. Benefits of reducing and reusing;

 Prevent pollution caused by reducing the need to harvest new raw materials
 Save energy
 Reduces greenhouse gas emission that contribute to global climate change
 Helps sustain the environment for future generations
 Saves money
 Reduces the amount of waste that will need to be recycled or sent to landfills and
incinerators
 Allows products to be used to their fullest extent

5.1.3.1 How to Reduce and Reuse

 Buy used items like from clothes to building materials. Used items are less
expensive and just as good as new.
 Look for products that use less packaging. When manufacturers make their
products with less packaging, they use less raw material. This reduces waste
and costs. These extra savings can be passed along to
 the consumer. Buying in bulk, for example, can reduce packaging and save money.
 Buy reusable over disposable items. Look for items that can be reused; the little things
can add up. For example, you can bring your own silverware and cup to work, rather than
using disposable items
 Maintain and repair products, like clothing, tires, and appliances, so that they won't have
to be thrown out and replaced as frequently
 Borrow, rent, or share items that are used infrequently, like party decorations,
tools, or furniture.
 Donation one person's trash is another person's treasure. It prevents usable goods from going
into landfills

5.1.4 Benefits of Recycling:

Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown
away as trash and turning them into new products. Following are the benefits:

 Reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators

 Conserves natural resources such as timber, water, and minerals
 Prevents pollution by reducing the need to collect new raw materials
 Saves energy
 Reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change
 Helps sustain the environment for future generations
 Recycling can benefit community and the environment.
 Helps create new well-paying jobs in the recycling and manufacturing industries

5.1.4.1 Steps to Recycling Materials

Recycling includes the three steps below, which create a continuous loop, represented by
the familiar recycling symbol.

Step 1: Collection and Processing

There are several methods for collecting recyclables, including curbside collection, drop-off
centers, and deposit or refund programs.

After collection, recyclables are sent to a recovery facility to be sorted, cleaned, and
processed into materials that can be used in manufacturing.

Step 2: Manufacturing
More and more of today's products are being manufactured with recycled content.
Common household items that contain recycled materials include:

 Newspapers and paper towels aluminum,

 Plastic and glass soft drink containers steel cans; and plastic laundry
detergent bottles.

Recycled materials are also used in new ways such as recovered glass in asphalt to
pave roads or recovered plastic in carpeting and park benches.

Step 3: Purchasing New Products Made from Recycled Materials

There are thousands of products that contain recycled content. Before procuring
always look for:

 Products that can be easily recycled, and

 Products that contain recycled content.

Some of the common products that can be made with recycled content include:

 Aluminum cans
 Car bumpers
 Carpeting
 Cereal boxes
 Comic books
 Egg cartons
 Glass containers
 Laundry detergent bottles
 Motor oil
 Nails
 Newspapers, Paper towels, Steel products, Trash bags

6. Tools for Waste Reduction and Minimization Techniques

 A procurement policy which increases waste reduction is an important
component in waste management. Before purchasing materials, conduct a
pre-purchase review by asking the
following questions:
 Is this item or quantity necessary?
 Is the item made of recycled or recyclable materials?
Procurement  Is there a more durable or less toxic alternative to this item?
Policies  What kind or amount of packaging does the item come in?
 Can the packaging be reduced?
 What is the cost/benefit of purchasing a recyclable substitute item?
 Can this item be reused? Can it be reused in a way different from
the purchase use?
 How will this item be disposed?

All employees are required to be trained under WMR Plan.

Training will include:
 Clear communication of management’s commitment to the program;
 Instruction on why employee participation is vital to a successful
Employee WMR plan;
Training  Training employees in WMR techniques;
 Encouraging employee suggestions;
 Providing incentives for employee participation;
 Providing resources necessary to get the job done; and
 Publicizing success stories within the facility and company.
Training
All training record shall be maintained as per WMR Plan and CWM gridlines.
Records
 Purchasing practice should always go for preferences for materials
that generate less volume or toxicity of waste.
 Fully comply with the green purchasing policy, WRP policy and
Policy Initiatives QHSE policy as well.
and Actions  Comply with local legislative process and work with emirates and
federal legislators to promote waste reduction through legislation
 Only take waste service from the approved list of ESP from CWM.
  Inspect and repair equipment to reduce waste caused by equipment
breakdown, leaks and spills
 Contain leaks and spills by installing drip trays and splash guards
 Keep containers closed except when material is added or withdrawn
Good  Segregate different kinds of waste to increase opportunities for
Housekeeping recycling and reduce the volume of waste that must be considered
hazardous
 Track wastes to insure proper handling

 Use water soluble cleaning agents in place of organic solvents and

degreasers
Material  Replace hydrocarbon-based paints and inks with water based ones;
Substitution then use water rather than hydrocarbon solvents for cleanup
 Buy recycled and recyclable products

 Automate process monitoring to reduce errors that may produce off-

specification batches
 Choose equipment that is easy to clean
 Use spray equipment that reduces overspray
 Modify equipment to reduce materials lost to the waste stream (e.g.
Equipment reduce water use; install tank overflow controls, revise rinsing
Modifications methods)
 Modify equipment to reduce emissions (e.g. increase freeboard on
tanks or install chillers in the freeboard zone to reduce volatile gas
emissions)
 Use high pressure nozzles for cleaning
 Maximize equipment dedication
 Use spill cleanup methods that allow for recycling of spilled materials.
If spilled materials cannot be reworked into product, use dry cleanup
methods for spills
 Purge pipelines before disconnecting when filling storage tanks.
 Avoid unnecessary equipment cleaning. Explore the feasibility of
eliminating cleaning steps between batches
 Prevent products from drying in the tanks
 Store containers and packages properly to prevent damage or
Process contamination. Protect items stored outdoors from temperature
Modifications extremes, rain, snow, and wind
 Substitute water-based for solvent-based formulations whenever
possible.
 Replace caustic equipment cleaning solutions with alkaline cleaning
solutions
 Modify equipment and materials cleaning practices to reduce the
frequency of cleaning, to minimize quantity of cleaning material used,
or to enhance recycling of raw materials removed during cleaning
  Consider onsite distillation of solvents
 Reuse cleanup solvents
 Rework wastes into useful products
Reuse  A material that one firm cannot reuse may be perfect for another.
Waste Exchanges attempt to match waste generators with potential
users.

 Arrange to have a commercial reclaimed recycle certain wastes.

 Repurchasing the recycled material may cost much less than
purchasing virgin material.
 Segregate solvent wastes
 Use only one type of solvent if possible
 Recycle as many waste materials as possible. Computer and office
Recycling and paper, aluminum, ferrous metals, and plastic and glass containers
Reconditioning are some commonly recycled items
 Recycle scrap metal, glass, and pallets, and corrugated cardboard
 Recycle lube oils
 Recycle fluorescent bulbs, batteries, thermostats, mercury containing
products as Universal wastes
 Arrange to have metal and poly drums reconditioned
 Use a first in, first out policy for raw materials to prevent them from
becoming too old to be used. A computerized inventory control
system is sometimes the best way to implement this policy
 Designate raw material and hazardous waste storage areas. Provide
weather protection and spill containment. Keep areas clean and
Organized.
Inventory  Return obsolete raw materials to the supplier if possible
control  Segregate waste streams for easier recycling and to keep non-
hazardous material from becoming contaminated
 Test raw materials before accepting them from the supplier. This can
help eliminate the production of off-spec products
 Control inventories by purchasing only what is needed, and date and
label all storage containers so products will not exceed their shelf life

 To minimize spills during tank filling, install high level shut off and
flow totalizers with cutoff
 Standardize cleaning product. Use a solvent that is an ingredient of
the final product so that it can be reworked
 Reduce traffic through raw materials storage area (reduces
Other waste contamination, dispersal of materials)
Minimization  Implement a cost incentive program to encourage customers who
Options purchase large volumes of drummed products to convert to bulk
purchase. This reduces the quantity of drums returned for cleaning,
and also reduces residuals
 Reduce amount of packaging and Conserve water and energy

7. References:

7.1 Regulatory references

 A. Law No. (21) Of 2005 for Waste Management in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
B. Federal Law No. (24) Of 1999 for the Protection and Development of the
Environment
C. Executive order of Federal Law No. (24) For Regulation for Handling Hazardous
Materials, Hazardous Wastes and Medical Wastes
D. Law No. (16) of 2005 Pertaining to the Reorganization of the Abu Dhabi
Environment Agency
E. Federal L a w N o . (23) of the year 1999 regarding the Exploitation,
Protection and Development of the Living Aquatic Resources In the
waters of the state of the United Arab Emirates
F. Federal Law No. (1) 2002 Regarding the Regulation and Control of the
Use of Radiation Sources and Protection against Their Hazards

7.2 Others:
 OSHAD SF - CoP - 1.0 - Hazardous Materials
 OSHAD SF - CoP - 54.0 - Waste Management
 AMIC HSE policy,

8. Attachments:

 AMIC HSE FRM Waste Disposal Log

 AMIC HSE FRM Waste Reductions & Minimization Action Plan Checklist

9. Review:

WMR plan will be reviewed if there is any change in legislation or any further
guidance or advice from Center for Waste Management (CWM) Abu Dhabi
and NADAFA.

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Part-I

Project details

Project Title

Project Description

Renovation

Type of work e.g. civil,

mechanical, electrical etc.

Part-II

Work to be completed Waste material Construction practices Waste minimization strategy

e.g. concrete waste and e.g. Keep at
(3Rs: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle)
e.g. pouring through concrete pump or
contaminated sand, used designated place to be collected by recycling
e.g. concrete pouring activity manually mixing/transferring
polythene sheets company.

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Project Site plan:

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What are the current waste management requirements for this construction project? e.g. Minimize waste on the construction site

Does this construction project include any maintenance job? Yes No

What materials can be reused on site and how?

Material: e.g. concrete waste(pump washer and residual concrete from QC sampling ) Reuse on site, e.g. can be used for the pavement of rest area
floor

What materials can be salvaged and for off-site reuse and recycling

Material, e.g. extraction of polythene sheet can be reuse Reuse Recycling Name of contractor or Recycler

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What additional strategies can be implemented to minimize waste on the construction site? e.g. Purchasing strategies that specify all
building materials required for this project are to be purchased from suppliers who can provide evidence of their waste minimization strategies or work practices.

Have waste minimization strategies been incorporated into the design process? Yes No

If so what are the waste minimization structure? e.g. The structure to be built has been designed to incorporate standard Australian building material sizes

What litter abatement strategies can be adopted on site to prevent litter on site and surrounding areas? e.g. Establish site fencing as
required, Empty bins and skips before they are full

How will unavoidable waste be effectively and safely disposed from the site? e.g. How to deal with material containing asbestos, follow the
ADEHSMS COP, AD EHS RI-CoP-1.10-Managament of Asbestos Containing Materials.

How will the waste minimization strategy communicate and incorporate into the construction project? e.g. Waste Reduction &
Minimization Plan and project specifications, TBT, project management meeting etc.

Implemented by:

Name:…………………………… Designation:……………………………… Signature:………………. ….. Date:…………………….

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 Monthly Waste Disposal Log
Project No: Date:
Project Title: Site Location:
D Transporter Details Disposal Method
S No. Waste Description Quantity Disposal Point Remarks
a Vehicle No. Reuse / Recycle / Land fill
t
1 Wood Scrap (Kg)

2 Metal Scrap (Kg)

3 Plastic Scrap (Kg)

Construction waste / Excess
4 Soil Waste (Ton)

5 Food / Kitchen Waste (Kg)

6 Used Paper / Cardboard (Kg)

Removed Oil Sludge (m3 / No
7 of Drums)
Used Oil / Waste Oil, Grease. (Kg)
8
Empty Oil Drums / Cans /
9 Paint / Chemical Cans (No)
Used Cartridges / Lead Acid
10 Batteries (No’s)

11 Electrical Scrap (Kg)

Oil Soaked, Cotton Waste
12 Gloves etc. (Kg)

13 General Waste (Kg)

14 Sewage Water (m3)

15 Untreated Sewage (m3)

Prepared By: Reviewed By:

Name: Name:
HSEO: Site Manager:
Signature: Signature:
Note:- 1m3 = 1000 Liters
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