Which Requirements Must Hazardous Waste Treatment Service Facilities Meet?
According to Clause 3, Article 84 of the Law on Environmental Protection 2020 (Effective from January 1, 2022) stipulating that facilities providing hazardous waste treatment services must meet the following requirements:
- Conform to the National Environmental Protection Plan or plans with content regarding hazardous waste treatment, except in cases where the facility co-treats hazardous waste;
- Ensure environmental safety distance as stipulated;
- Hazardous waste treatment technology must be appraised, with opinions in accordance with legal regulations on technology transfer; the application of environmentally friendly technology, the best available techniques, and technology combining treatment with energy recovery is encouraged;
- Possess an environmental permit;
- Have personnel in charge of environmental protection trained in environmental specialization or appropriate professional fields;
- Have a suitable operation procedure for technology, vehicles, and specialized equipment;
- Have an environmental management plan including pollution control and waste management; labor safety, labor hygiene; prevention, and response to environmental incidents; periodic annual training and drills; environmental monitoring program; evaluation of hazardous waste treatment effectiveness; pollution treatment and environmental rehabilitation plans after the termination of operations;
- Deposit environmental protection funds in accordance with Article 137 of this Law in the event of waste burial activities.
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