Question 1

How do I register as a Chemical Waste Producer?

Accepted Answer

To be a registered Chemical Waste Producer, you shall:
1. Download and fill in the Application for Registration as a Chemical Waste Producer and;
2. Submit it to Environmental Protection Department (EPD) with supporting documents and application fee.

Question 2

How should I store chemical waste?

Accepted Answer

Chemical waste producers should arrange proper packaging, labelling and storage of chemical waste before transportation to disposal facilities.

Storage requirements for chemical waste:

DOs:
1. Packed and stored in suitable containers in accordance with specified standards; 
2. Use Waste Label with the right dimension;

DON'Ts:
1. Mixing of different types of chemical wastes in a container;
2. Storage of waste at working areas is not allowed if the total quantity >50L
Remarks: 
EPD’s approval is required when containers with capacity >450L are to be used;
For details please refer to Code of Practice on the Packaging, Labelling and Storage of Chemical Wastes(https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/waste/guide_ref/guide_cwc_sub3.html).(https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/waste/guide_ref/guide_cwc_sub3.html)

Question 3

How should I dispose chemical waste?

Accepted Answer

Waste producers should appoint a licensed Chemical Waste Collector to arrange for the collection and removal of chemical waste. A waste producer can discharge its duty to arrange for proper disposal of its waste by consigning its waste to a waste collector.

An official document (trip-ticket) will be presented by collector. The waste producer has to keep one copy (red) as a record of consignment.

Question 4

Which type of Chemical Waste does KTMS handle?

Accepted Answer

We handle the following chemical waste, including:
- Unwanted Medicines (Poison, Dangerous Drugs, Antibiotics, and other pharmaceutical products);
- Metal and their Compounds (Mercury, Thallium, Silver, etc);
- Lubricating Oil;
- General Chemical Waste (Waste Acids-Alkalines and Organic Solvents/Compounds).

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