Management of Solid Wastes

Dr. SaMeH S. Ahmed

Engineering College-MUEmail: s.mohamed@mu.edu.sa

Part I Definition of hazardous waste Classification of industrial wastes Hazard characteristics Identification of hazardous waste

Internationally Identification of hazardous waste

in Saudi Arabia The impact of hazardous waste

1. Definition of hazardous waste

A Hazardous waste is waste that has a potential threats to public health or the environment.

The remnants of the various activities and operations or ashes preserved the properties of hazardous substances that have no subsequent original uses, such as clinical waste, and waste resulting from the manufacture of any of pharmaceuticals and drugs, solvents or inks, and Paints.

Sources of hazardous waste: Domestic activities - agricultural - commercial - industrial.

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Improper management of industrial plants..

May lead to the presence of hazardous waste .... have a detrimental effect on health and the environment.

So, there is a need for actions to be taken during the various stages of wastes generation to get rid of them.

Industrial Wastes

Liquid materials

Vapors andGaseous materials

Solid materials

Solid, Liquid, and Gas Waste Categories

Cement Dust Waste: The solid waste resulting from the manufacturing of cement and related products. This does not include the processing and storage facilities for such waste.

Construction Waste: Solid and liquid waste resulting from the construction of new buildings or the demolition of old ones. This does not include the processing and storage facilities for such waste.

Industrial Waste: All solid, liquid, and gaseous waste resulting from the manufacture of goods.

Medical Waste: All solid, liquid, and gaseous waste resulting from the treatment of illness and trauma. This includes the waste produced by all hospitals and clinics. This does not include waste resulting from the manufacture of pharmacuetical, drugs, and medical supplies, which falls under Industrial Waste.

Industrial Waste: All solid, liquid, and gaseous waste resulting from the manufacture of goods.

Medical Waste: All solid, liquid, and gaseous waste resulting from the treatment of illness and trauma. This includes the waste produced by all hospitals and clinics. This does not include waste resulting from the manufacture of pharmacuetical, drugs, and medical supplies, which falls under Industrial Waste.

Mining Waste: All solid and liquid waste resulting from mining and ore processing. This includes mine tailings, slag, and water containing leached minerals. This includes coal mining operations. This does not include the processing and storage facilities for such waste.

Municipal Waste: All solid and liquid waste resulting from the consumption of goods and services. This includes all trash and garbage collected from areas of human habitation. This includes all junk durable goods, such as cars, washing machines, etc

Oil and Gas Waste: All solid, liquid, and gaseous waste resulting from the discovery, extraction, and processing of oil and natural gas. This includes drilling wastes. This does not include the processing and storage facilities for such waste. 

Solid waste

Liquid waste

Gaseous waste

Mining waste

Municipal waste

Oil and Gas waste

Hazard characteristics

Toxicity HarmfulCarcinogen

s Distorted Mutagens

Ignition Corrosion Interaction Oxidation Irritants