USM Hazardous Waste Disposal Policy

“USM is committed to ensuring safe, healthy and sustainable management of scheduled waste based on the Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005. In line with the Scheduled Waste Management Procedure (USM-008-02), USM takes the following steps as far as practicable:”

Polisi Pengurusan Buangan Terjadual USM, p. 1 (English translation)

(i) scheduled waste generation, handling, storage, packaging and disposal at each responsibility centre (PTJ) are managed according to the set procedures and regulations; (ii) risk assessment and safe work procedures are carried out for handling scheduled waste, including emergency action for spills or accidental release; (iii) scheduled waste handlers receive specific and continuous training; (iv) contractors registered and recognised by the Department of Environment (JAS) are appointed to collect, transport and dispose of scheduled waste; and (v) scheduled waste records and documents are kept up to date and properly stored as legally required.

USM has a policy, process and practice on waste disposal covering hazardous materials. Scheduled waste is the category of hazardous waste regulated in Malaysia under the 2005 Regulations. The policy covers every stage from generation to disposal (item i), risk assessment and emergency action (item ii), training of handlers (item iii), disposal through contractors registered with the Department of Environment (item iv) and record keeping (item v), all under Procedure USM-008-02. Disposal of scheduled waste is limited to contractors registered and recognised by the Department of Environment, and records are kept as the law requires (items iv and v, p. 1).