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Collection and transport of non-hazardous waste and hazardous waste — Contribution to the transition to a Circular Economy

Sector: Waste and Water
Description

The segregated collection and transport of non-hazardous and hazardous waste aimed at preparing for reuse or recycling, and the transport of hazardous waste prior to treatment, material recovery or disposal.

Scope of Assets

Construction, operation and upgrade of facilities that enable segregated waste collection and transport:- Waste vehicle depot- Material storage facilities- Waste drop-off centers

The activity does not include construction and operation of material recovery centers and hazardous waste treatment facilities. The activity includes procurement and installation of waste collection and transport equipment that enable segregated waste collection and transport:- Movable collection equipment (bins, containers)

- Weighing machines/bridges and truck scales

- Reverse vending machines- Waste transport vehicles- River/Ocean waste nets, floating barriers

- Personal protective equipment (PPE)

PSIC/ISIC code

38110 - Collection of non-hazardous waste (ISIC 3811)

38120 - Collection of hazardous waste (ISIC 3812)

42900 - Construction of other civil engineering projects (ISIC 4290)

Technical Screening Criteria

Substantial contribution criteria

The activity complies with all the following criteria:

  1. For hazardous and non-hazardous waste, the waste is segregated at source:
    • If an intermediate sorting facility such as material storage facilities or waste drop off centers are used for waste segregation, they must adhere to applicable national regulations1 on waste segregation.
    • Source segregated waste consisting of (i) paper and cardboard, (ii) textiles, (iii) biowaste, (iv) wood, (v) glass, (vi) waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) or (vii) any type of hazardous waste is collected separately (i.e. in single fractions) and not commingled with other waste streams.
    • Hazardous waste is packaged and labelled in accordance with the international2 and national standards3 in force in the course of collection, transport and temporary storage
    • Collection and transport preserve the integrity of WEEE and prevent the leakage of hazardous substances, such as ozone-depleting substances, fluorinated greenhouse gases or mercury contained in fluorescent lamps.
  2. For municipal waste streams, the activity carries out municipal solid waste collection mainly via door-to-door collection schemes or supervised collection points to ensure a high level of separate collection and low rates of contamination.
    • The supervised waste collection points can include deposit and refund systems or Pay- As- You- Throw (PAYT) or other types of economic instruments that directly incentivize waste segregation at source.
  3. Waste is to be transported to a location with the intention of preparation for material recovery (reuse or recycling):
    • A management system is set up by the collection and logistics operator to manage environmental, health and safety risks, and monitor the quantity and quality of waste collected.
    • Proper collection and handling prevent leakage of hazardous waste during collection, transport, storage and delivery to the treatment facility permitted to treat hazardous waste.
  4. The transportation vehicle conforms to national emission regulations4:
    • The procurement and operation of zero emission waste collection vehicles is eligible within the scope of the activity, but it is not mandatory currently.
  5. The use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is ensured for all personnel involved in waste collection and transportation.
Complementary measures and practices

Any of the eligible complementary measures and practices mentioned below can be applied to support transition to circularity:

  1. The following Internet of Things (IoT) based waste management measures are eligible to streamline waste collection operations and increase efficiency:
    • Smart Bins: These bins are equipped with sensors to monitor waste levels, allowing for optimized collection routes.
    • GPS Tracking: Waste collection vehicles are fitted with GPS devices to track their location, optimize routes, and monitor performance.
    • Centralized Monitoring System: A control room monitors real-time data from smart bins and vehicles to optimize waste collection operations.
    • Mobile Applications: Citizen engagement apps can be used to report waste issues, track waste collection, and promote recycling.
    • Data Analytics: Advanced analytics can be used to identify trends, optimize resource allocation, and predict waste generation patterns
  2. Additional capacity building and training programs specifically on the following topics are eligible:
    • Occupational health and safety, and use of personal protective equipment
    • Technical training to ensure segregated collection of waste
    • Communication campaigns to promote source segregation
  3. The procurement and installation of waste collection bins and containers made from recycled materials
Exclusionary and ineligible practices

The activity does not include construction and operation of material recovery facilities, which include treatment and processing of waste, which is covered under other relevant taxonomy activities.

Do No Significant Harm (DNSH)
Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS)

Notes

  1. 1. The relevant Philippines national legislations are: - RA 9003 Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 - DAO 2001-34 Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 9003
  2. 2. Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes | UNEP - UN Environment Programme [https://www.unep.org/resources/report/basel-convention-control-transboundary-movements-hazardous-wastes]
  3. 3. Key regulations in the Philippines: - RA 6969 Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990 - DENR Administrative Order No. 2013‑22 - Revised Procedures and Standards for the Management of Hazardous Wastes
  4. 4. Key regulations in the Philippines: - RA 8749 Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 - DENR Administrative Order No. 2015-04 Implementation of Vehicle Emission Limits for EURO 4/IV, and In-Use Vehicle Emission Standards - DENR Administrative Order No. 2016-23 Adoption of EURO 4/IV Emissions Limits/Standards - RA 8749