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ASEM
Indo-German Environment Programme on
Environmental Policy, Urban and Industrial Environment
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HAWA Project Component
Activities
Household Hazardous
Waste(HHW)
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Household Hazardous Waste
The substances when discarded from domestic sector
are considered as Household Hazardous Waste (HHW),
which have the following sources and effects;
Sources: Single or multiple family dwellings, hotels and
motels, and other types of residences.
Effects: Due to the waste substances' chemical nature, it
can poison, corrode, explode, or ignite easily when
handled improperly.
Examples:
•Left over contents and empty containers of pesticides,
insecticides & disinfectants
•Used or broken tube lights
•Residues of paints, dyes, varnishes, etc
•Discarded drugs etc.
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Toxicity of HHW
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Type of Household
Hazardous Waste
Toxicity
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Pesticides, Insecticides and
Disinfectants
Amitrol, Attrazine, Arsenite,
Benzophenone, Benzo(a)pyrene,
Bisphenole A, Butylated
hydroxyanisole(A), Cadmium, DDT,
Dithiocarbamate, Dieldrin,
Endosulfan, Furans, Heptachlor,
Kepone, Lindane, Malathion,
Methoxychlor, Mirex,
Pentachlorophenol, Phthalates,
Thiram, Toxaphene, Trifluralin,
Zineb, Ziram, Phenol, Cresol
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Broken Tube lights
Lead, Mercury Vapor
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S. N.
Type of Household
Hazardous Waste
Toxicity
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Paints, Dyes & Varnishes
Aromatic hydrocarbon thinners,
Mineral spirits, Benzene, Lead,
Esters, Alcohols, Chlorinated
aromatic hydrocarbons, Ketones
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Discarded drugs
Arsenic, Barium, Chloroform,
Cadmium, Chromium, Lindane, m
Cresol. Mercury (thim erosol),
Selenium, Silver, Antineoplastic
agents
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Present Practices of Disposal of
HHW in Bangalore
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Segregation of hazardous waste from household is
usually not done
Usually HHW is mixed with MSW at source
Separation of Organic and Inorganic waste done in
some parts of the capital city and later again mixed
while dumping
No designated landfills available for dumping of
segregated waste
Three compost pits located mix up the segregated
waste
The hazardous waste impair the biological activity
of composting
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Effects of HHW on Environment
• Improper storage allow HHW chemicals to leak into
the environment, causing dangerous chemical
reactions, poisoning or pollution.
• Improper disposal allow HHW chemicals to
contaminate soil and/or water.
• Groundwater contamination if dumped on the ground
• Pollutes rivers, streams and lakes when poured
through storm drains.
• Toxic materials in wastewater can kill the helpful
bacteria and the Wastewater treatment system will
not operate properly.
• Contribute to air pollution or an explosion when
burnt.
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Effects of HHW on Human Beings
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Nausea and vomiting
Headache
Skin rashes, such as dermatitis
Chemical burns
Birth defects
Disorders of the lung, kidney or liver
Nervous system disorders.
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Legal Requirements for Bangalore
•The Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling
Rules), 2002, requires the City Council, to set up landfill
facilities for the effective management of municipal waste
by the end of 2003.
•However the legislation does not mention toxic/ household
hazardous waste in particular.
•Nevertheless the rules speaks about segregation of waste
into biodegradable and non biodegradables. HHW is a
part of non biodegradables.
The hazardous waste (Management & Handling) Rules,
1989 ammended 2003 also does not mention about HHW
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HAWA GTZ Efforts in Organizing
Workshop on HHW in 2003
Workshop on Household Hazardous Waste(Light Bulbs
and Dry Cell Batteries) arranged jointly by HAWA GTZ &
SAAHAS held on 3rd June 2003 at CSI Hall, Mission Road,
Bangalore *.
Objectives of the Work Shop:
• Inform about the risks posed by household hazardous
waste
• Initiate a dialogue between various players, evolve a
strategy and facilitate better disposal practices
* For details refer the Proceedings of the Workshop
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HAWA’s Activities towards HHW
Suggested future course of action:
There is a need to bring these organizations together in
planning an effective Household Hazardous Waste
management system.
• City Council and Pollution Control Board
• Manufacturers and Distributors of products that leads to
HHW
• Non-Governmental Organizations and Residential
Welfare Associations
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HAWA’s Activities towards HHW
City Council and the Pollution Control Board
Legislative and Policy Mechanisms for Household Hazardous
Waste
Manufacturers and Distributors of Light Bulbs and Dry Cell
Batteries
Green Product Development and Producer Responsibility
Non-Governmental Organisations and Residential Welfare
Associations
Awareness, Capacity-building and Networking
City Council, Pollution Control Board, Manufacturers and Distributors of Light
Bulbs and Dry Cell Batteries, Non-Governmental Organisations and
Residential Welfare Associations
Planning an Effective Household Hazardous Waste Management Strategy
Flowchart showing an overview of a process of workshops towards planning an effective
Household Hazardous Waste Management System
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Pictures
Household Hazardous Wastes generated from Domestic use
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR
ATTENTION
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