S.L. 549.63 Art. 16Ban on the mixing of hazardous waste.

(1) Hazardous wastes shall not be mixed, either with other categories of hazardous waste or with other waste, substances or materials. Mixing shall include the dilution of hazardous substances.

(2) By way of derogation from sub-regulation (1), the competent authority may allow mixing provided that:

(a) the mixing operation is carried out by an establishment or undertaking which has obtained a permit in accordance with regulation 19;

(b) the provisions in paragraph 3 of Schedule 5 are complied with and the adverse impact of the waste management on human health and the environment is not increased; and

(c) the mixing operation conforms to best available techniques.

(3) Where hazardous waste has been unlawfully mixed in breach of this regulation, the competent authority shall ensure, without prejudice to regulations 34 and 35, that separation is carried out where technically feasible and necessary to comply with regulation 4B. Where separation is not required pursuant to sub-regulation (1), the competent authority shall ensure that the mixed waste is treated in a facility that has obtained a permit in accordance with regulation 19 to treat such a mixture..