Figure 5. Product life cycle stages
2.8.2
Handling waste material
Handle and dispose of the waste material from installation, maintenance, or dismantling
according to local regulations. From the sustainability point of view, the preferred waste
handling methods are reuse, recycle as material, energy recovery and, as a final resort, safe
disposal.
As waste regulations and types of recovery and disposal methods vary regionally, no common,
detailed guidance can be given. The following list provides proposals for adequate waste
handling methods.
NOTE
Always use licensed recycling companies.
Table 1. Waste handling methods
Material
Waste handling method
Metals
Recycle the metals.
Electronics and
electromechanical
components
Some electrical parts may be treated as hazardous waste.
Collect and recycle the electronics and electromechanical components
separately.
Batteries
Batteries and other energy storage components may contain hazardous
substances.
Collect these items separately and recycle according to local
regulations.
Plastics
Recycle plastic as material, use it for energy recovery, or deliver it to a
landfill site.
Chemicals
Never spill chemicals, such as oil, grease, and other liquids, onto the
ground, soil, or sewage. Store waste oil and grease in containers that
are indicated for the purpose.
More detailed information on chemical handling as waste can be found
in the chemical's safety data sheet that is available from the
manufacturer of the chemical.
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