Ministry of Environment

Other Hazardous Waste Issues and Protocols

Asbestos Management by Homeowners
Information for home owners to assist in the transportation and disposal of asbestos waste if the waste is classified as hazardous waste according to the Hazardous Waste Regulation.
Emission Criteria for Biomedical Waste Incinerators
Protocol for Management of PCB Contaminated Hazardous Waste
This protocol applies to PCB hazardous waste solid residues which result from the treatment of special waste by physical, chemical, biological, incineration or thermal processes.
Protocol for Management of PCB Transformers
This procedure provides a protocol for use by a manager to authorize removal of decontaminated transformer components or residue from a special waste treatment facility.
Protocol for Treated Spent Iron Sponge
This protocol is approved for evaluation of treated spent iron sponge. Iron sponge consists of wood shavings or wood chips impregnated with hydrated iron oxide. It is used for removal of H2S in oil and gas processing operations. Exposure to H2S and mercaptans produces iron sulphides and iron mercaptides. Infused with these contaminants, the iron sponge is referred to as spent iron sponge.
Protocol for Delisting Residues from Treatment or Incineration of Hydrocarbon Contaminated Hazardous Waste Soil
This procedure provides a delisting protocol for treated hydrocarbon contaminated soil for use by a Waste Manager.