2. Domestic waste is..
• the waste produced in the course of a domestic
activity.
• waste from accommodation used purely for living
purposes (and without commercial gain) and
which is disposed of via the normal mixed
domestic refuse collection".
• It is also known as municipal solid waste that are
commonly called as trash ,garbage and refuse or
rubbish waste which is a type waste that are
consisting of everyday items that are discarded by
the public.
3. Meanwhile, hazardous domestic waste
are…
• any unwanted or discarded material (excluding
radioactive material), which because of its
physical, chemical or infectious characteristics
can cause significant hazard to human health or
the environment when improperly treated,
stored, transported, disposed of or otherwise
managed. (EPA)
• And usually, Hazardous domestic waste must be
separated from other normal mixed domestic
refuse.
4. • In Malaysia, hazardous domestic waste also
have been listed under The Environmental
Quality (Scheduled Wastes) 2005 Regulation.
5. The Environmental Quality (Scheduled
Wastes) 2005 Regulation
• According to this regulation hazardous waste
was defined as any waste falling within the
categories of waste listed in the First Schedule
or any waste having dangerous characteristics
according to the national standard.
• Some of the example are :
6. • Solvents
• Paints
• Pesticides
• Automotive Products and supplies
• Batteries
• Electronic and electrical appliences
7. PROBLEM OCCUR WHEN…
• Improper handling, storage and disposal of
wastes are major causes of environmental
pollution, which provides breeding grounds for
pathogenic organisms and encourages the spread
of infectious diseases.
• Poor waste handling practices and inadequate
provision of solid waste management facilities in
cities of developing countries results in
indiscriminate disposal and unsanitary
environments that pose a threat to the health of
urban residents4
8. • This is of serious concern as it will cause
hazardous substances from the waste to appear
in the leachate
• Hazardous waste that is not treated properly can
release toxic gases, such as hydrogen sulphide, as
well as mercury, which are extremely poisonous.
• Mercury vapour is the most dangerous and this is
released when you crush a fluorescent tube.
9. EFFECT
• "Inhalation of small quantities of mercury vapour
will affect the nervous system while inhalation of
large quantities can result in death.
• "This kind of waste can also affect the
groundwater which in turn impacts the rivers.
• "If you have a home with a concrete base near a
landfill, methane would collect below the home.
If it reaches a concentration of more than five per
cent, it can blow the whole home
10. GO NOW!
• "The earth's carrying capacity is already more
than 30 per cent over the limit. We have only
one earth to live in so we better start caring
now."
