HAMPSHIRE WASTE

Environmental Report 2002

WORKING FOR A BETTER ENVIRONMENT contents

Page Page Table of Figures 5 5. ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION AND GUIDANCE 33 1. INTRODUCTION 7 6. ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE 35 1.1 Statement from Managing Director 7 6.1 Waste Management 35 1.2 Environmental Report 9 6.1.1 Potential Significant Environmental Effects 35 1.2.1 Report Objectives 9 6.1.2 Tonnages of Materials Handled 36 1.2.2 Feedback and Further Copies of the Report 9 6.1.3 Examples of Targets and Objectives progressed during 2002 39 2. THE COMPANY AND ITS ACTIVITIES 11 6.1.4 Examples of new Targets and Objectives 39 2.1 Hampshire Waste 11 6.2 Air 40 2.2 Project Integra 11 6.2.1 Potential Significant Environmental Effects 40 6.2.2 Examples of Targets and Objectives progressed 2.3 Company Activities 12 during 2002 40 2.3.1 Waste Transportation 14 6.2.3 Examples of new Targets and Objectives 40 2.3.2 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) 14 2.3.3 Transfer Stations 15 6.3 Water 41 2.3.4 Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) 15 6.3.1 Potential Significant Environmental Effects 41 2.3.5 Composting 16 6.3.2 Examples of Targets and Objectives progressed 2.3.6 Landfill 17 during 2002 41 2.3.7 Energy Recovery 17 6.3.3 Examples of new Targets and Objectives 41 2.3.8 Special Activities 18 6.4 Land and Nature Conservation 41 2.4 Planning and Development 19 6.4.1 Potential Significant Environmental Effects 41 2.4.1 Planning Applications and Waste Licences 19 6.4.2 Examples of Targets and Objectives progressed 2.4.2 New Operational Sites 19 during 2002 41 2.4.3 Sites under Construction/Modification/Restoration 19 6.5 Energy Recovery and Energy Conservation 42 6.5.1 Potential Significant Environmental Effects 42 3. HAMPSHIRE WASTE AND THE COMMUNITY 23 6.5.2 Examples of Targets and Objectives progressed 3.1 Communication and Environmental Awareness 23 during 2002 42 6.5.3 Examples of new Targets and Objectives 42 3.2 Onyx Environmental Trust 23 6.6 Transportation 43 4. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 25 6.6.1 Potential Significant Environmental Effects 43 4.1 Environmental Quality Policy Statement 25 6.6.2 Examples of Targets and Objectives progressed during 2002 43 4.2 Management of Environmental Issues 26 6.6.3 Examples of new Targets and Objectives 43 4.3 International Standards 26 6.7 Planning and Development 44 4.4 Environmental Review 27 6.7.1 Potential Significant Environmental Effects 44 4.5 Environmental Targets and Objectives 27 6.7.2 Targets and Objectives 44 4.6 Awareness Training and Communications 28 6.8 Purchasing and Contractors 44 6.8.1 Potential Significant Environmental Effects 44 4.7 Audits, Inspections and Monitoring 28 6.8.2 Targets and Objectives 45 4.7.1 Inspections 28 4.7.2 Audits 29 7. Future Reporting and Feedback 47 4.7.3 Monitoring 29 8. Summary 49 4.8 Non-Conformance and Complaints 29 4.8.1 Non-Conformance 30 9. Bibliography 51 4.8.2 Complaints and Positive Feedback 30 10. Appendix 1 53 4.9 Health and Safety 30 List of Hampshire Waste Sites and Activities 53 4.10 Legal Compliance 31 List of Other Onyx Sites Used 53 4.11 Emergency Procedures 31 11. Feedback 55

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 TABLE OF figures

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Figure 1: Location and type of facilities operated/maintained by Hampshire Waste in 2002 13

Figure 2: Waste tonnages handled and materials recycled 1997-2002 (for tonnages handled this excludes transfer station tonnages to avoid double counting) 36

Figure 3: Tonnages processed by facility type during 2002 36

Figure 4: Household Waste Recycling Centres tonnages/ quantities handled 1998-2002 37

Figure 5: Quantities of waste handled at the MRFs 1996- 2002 38

Figure 6: Tonnages of waste composted by the Company 1996-2002 38

Figure 7: Transfer loaded wastes during period 1998-2002 (includes waste handled by 3rd Party sites) 38

Figure 8: Tonnages of Hampshire’s waste disposed to Hampshire Waste landfills (includes waste disposed at Somerley, Barmshill and Hook Lane landfill sites prior to closure and at the Paulsgrove and Efford landfill sites) 39

Figure 9: Tonnages of Hampshire’s waste landfilled via deliveries to other Onyx sites e.g. Gerrards Cross and third party sites. 39

Figure 10: Amount of Electricity generated from landfill gas in MWh from 1998 to 2002 (Hampshire Waste landfills) 42

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 introduction

1.1 Statement from Managing Director

The very existence of Hampshire Waste is increased and widened to include new sites I commend this Hampshire Waste fifth Annual born out of the respect for, and protection of and activities as they are developed. In Environmental Report to you. I hope it conveys human health and the impact waste would addition this year we have converted our ISO Hampshire Waste’s commitment to the have on the environment if it was not properly 9001:1994 quality certification to the new ISO protection of the environment and that you find controlled. It is not surprising then that it is the 9001:2000 quality standard. it interesting and informative. Feedback on this Company’s policy to work towards sustainable report would be welcome and if you wish to practices and ensure as far as is practical, we The Company’s Environmental Management put forward comments there is a feedback minimise our impact on the environment. This, System together with Quality and Health and sheet at the back of the report. however, can only be carried out within the Safety form the Hampshire Waste Integrated economic, political and social context in which Management System. This system provides we exist. It is not possible to do everything we our framework for sound control and should do in order to minimise our impacts continuous improvement of all our activities. It overnight and so we work to further our incorporates our Environmental, Quality and adopted goal of achieving year on year Health and Safety Policy statements that I fully continuous improvement through endorse and are the backbone of the Environmental Targets and Objectives which Management System. we set each year. Keith Riley Whilst the report presents only the activities Managing Director Hampshire Waste meets all statutory associated with Hampshire Waste, it must be requirements and we are confident that the remembered that Hampshire Waste is a current levels of emissions pose no threat to member of the Onyx Environmental Group the public at large, our neighbours or our Plc. I am proud of the achievements employees. Nevertheless, we continue to Hampshire Waste have made and are operate a system which manages, monitors pursuing, not only on environmental matters and controls our performance and its but in many other areas as well. All this could environmental impact. As with previous years, not have been achieved without the help and for 2002 we have maintained our certification support of the Onyx Environmental Group and to the environmental standard ISO 14001 their enlightened attitude towards modern originally gained in 1998. The scope has business practice.

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 1.2 Environmental Report

This Environmental Report covers the period The report describes the Company’s activities, from 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2002. outlines our Environmental Policy, assesses It is the fifth Environmental Report that has our environmental performance and sets been produced by Hampshire Waste down targets and objectives to further reduce (Hampshire Waste Services Ltd. and Onyx any negative environmental impacts. Hampshire Ltd.).

The report has been prepared for those who 1.2.2 Feedback and may have an interest in the activities of the Further Copies of Company e.g. members of the public, Report neighbours, customers, employees and regulatory bodies. It covers all the operations Feedback on the format and content of this of Hampshire Waste Services and Onyx report is welcome. A questionnaire is provided Hampshire that take place within the County at the back of the report for comments. Please of Hampshire. In addition sites which are used take the time to pass on your comments for waste disposal outside of the County are whether positive or negative. mentioned. This report is available to members of the public and other interested parties upon 1.2.1 Report Objectives request. Further copies of this report can be The report has been prepared with the obtained from: following objectives: Hampshire Waste Services Limited. To confirm Hampshire Waste takes Quality and Environment Department seriously the goal of improving its Poles Lane environmental performance. Otterbourne Hampshire To report openly on Environmental SO21 2EA Performance. Tel: 01962 764000 Fax: 01962 715693 To raise awareness of the Company’s Environmental Performance both within and outside the Company.

To contribute to the growing awareness of business and commerce, and where possible show Hampshire Waste is working towards reducing the negative impacts and increasing the positive impacts of its activities on the environment.

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 THE COMPANY AND ITS activities

2.1 Hampshire Waste

Hampshire Waste Services Ltd. and Onyx Hampshire Waste supports the move towards In 1995 Hampshire County Council let a long Hampshire Ltd. are separate legal entities, sustainable development and where possible term waste disposal contract for all household which operate collectively as Hampshire implements waste treatment and disposal waste collected by the waste collection Waste. The management which is responsible methods which extract the maximum value authorities in Hampshire. Following a for both Companies reports to the Onyx from the waste stream. The Company’s aims competitive tender process, Hampshire Waste Aurora division of Onyx Environmental Group are to provide an environmentally responsible was appointed the contractor to the County Plc. The Onyx Environmental Group holds a integrated waste management service. As Council responsible for household waste key position in waste management and part of this, all Hampshire Waste sites are disposal in Hampshire. This contract provides disposal in the United Kingdom. registered to the Environmental Standard of the Company with a long term business ISO 14001 and the Quality Standard of ISO serving the people in Hampshire. Hampshire Waste reflects the Onyx Aurora 9001:2000. In addition, other Onyx sites culture which places emphasis on employees, which are used for the treatment/disposal of The Company directly employs over 280 staff clients and partners through: Hampshire’s waste, are working towards along with agency staff, sub contractors and achieving these standards. We recognise our consultants to support its activities as and A duty towards protection of the activities have an environmental impact and when required. environment so they are kept under constant review and By working closely with clients and anticipating where practicable action is taken to reduce A commitment to long term relationships and providing solutions to meet their needs, the their environmental impact both locally Company’s contractual relationships have A dedicated approach to quality service and globally. grown into strong partnerships based on An emphasis on experience, performance mutual respect and trust. and safety of staff

Research into innovative and customised solutions for local needs.

2.2 Project Integra

As the waste contractor for the County Integra. The main interests of this partnership Hampshire Waste believes maximum Council, the 11 District Councils and the two are the development of waste management progress is achieved by working in partnership Unitary Authorities of Portsmouth and throughout Hampshire with the particular and is proud to be a member of the Integra Southampton, Hampshire Waste are partners objective of moving towards more sustainable partnership. Further information on Project in the integrated waste management strategy practices. An essential element of this is Integra can be obtained on the website for Hampshire. This is known as Project waste minimisation. www.integra.org.

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 2.3 Company Activities Figure 1: Location and type of facilities operated/maintained by Hampshire Waste in 2002 (for details of other Onyx sites used within and outside of Hampshire Waste is responsible for the These activities have both positive and Hampshire Waste see Appendix 1) disposal of household, industrial and negative environmental impacts which are commercial waste throughout Hampshire. Our referred to in general terms within this section core business is therefore centred on a key of the report and more specifically in Section 6 environmental issue - waste management. We under the following: recognise our activities have an environmental Waste Management impact and these activities must be kept under constant review in order to reduce their Air impacts where practicable. The principle Water activity of the Company is the handling and Land and Nature Conservation disposal of wastes which involves the following key activities: Energy Recovery and Energy Conservation Waste Transportation Transportation Household Waste Recycling Centre Planning and Development (HWRC) management Purchasing and Contractors Transfer Stations Through these activities Hampshire Waste Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) handled approximately 870,000 tonnes of waste (this figure excludes transfer station Green Waste Composting waste to avoid double counting) and recycled approximately 169,000 tonnes during 2002. A Landfill proportion of this waste/recyclables is delivered to “third” parties for processing or Energy Recovery From Waste disposal. Special Activities include: Clinical Waste, Confidential Waste

Landfill Closed

Transfer Station

Haulage Depot

Landfill Open

Composting

Energy RecoveryFacilities (under construction)

Material Recycling Facility

Household Waste Recycling Centre

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 2.3.1 Waste The articulated vehicle (Artic) fleet is made up own vehicles some machinery is hired as and appropriate items brought to the sites are sold At each site either a weighbridge is available in 2.3.4 Material Recovery of Volvo FL10’s and Mercedes Actros. These when required. to interested parties e.g. householders, the bulk trailer loading bay or a weighing Transportation service Transfer Stations in Hampshire. We traders and in so doing reduce the wastes system is present on the wheeled loader Facilities Landfill sites use specialist equipment, namely also supply transport for contracts outside of disposed of. which places waste into the bulk trailers. Overall there has been a slight increase in the the landfill compactor, which as the name Haulage the County. We have one skip vehicle and this These two systems ensure each trailer coverage of kerbside collections of dry services the glass containers at the HWRCs. suggests, compacts waste to maximise the Future plans for selected sites include the maximises the payload to reduce the miles The Haulage Department runs an efficient recyclables in Hampshire over 2002. However The three axle Rolonof and two axle draw bar quantities of waste that the landfill can receive. implementation of containers for storage and travelled by the vehicle. A 40 yard bin is business to ensure potential environmental we are seeing a significant change in the trailers complete the fleet, these vehicles are subsequent disposal of Hazardous Household available at each transfer station for effects from the waste disposal is kept to a method of collection used by the used to transport paper and other recyclables Waste, thus segregating these items out of the the segregation of metals brought into the minimum, and is correctly controlled. Over 2.5 local authorities. to Portsmouth MRF or direct to the market. main waste stream for specialist sites within the waste loads deposited. million miles are travelled annually by the disposal/recycling. The use of new bonus Haulage fleet. The servicing of the fleet is an important part schemes for the sites are also proposed to In 2002 the Rushmoor Transfer Station was of our operation. The Artic and Rolonof Volvo encourage further recycling by the operatives granted permission to increase its capacity We are now running our fleet with 24 Rolonof fleet, and the Mercedes Rolonofs are serviced on the sites. and improve the layout thus increasing the vehicles, 27 tractor units (one of which is on every four weeks, with the Artic Mercedes site’s efficiency. Works on the site began in permanent hire to the Clinical Department), 57 being serviced every five weeks. The trailers June 2002 and the new site offices were bulk trailers (Boughton ‘push out’ and Legras are also serviced every five weeks. Drivers completed in December. The remaining works ‘walking floor’). In addition we have one skip carry out a daily check for defects on their on site are anticipated to be completed by lorry, two fitter vans, and the use of third party vehicles, thus ensuring minimal downtime, August 2003. Following a trial during 2001, a vehicles, should it be necessary. Andover Transfer Station and good maintenance of their vehicle. Our shunter vehicle is now provided at the site to own fitters, in two service vans efficiently carry 2.3.2 Household Waste enable bins at the adjacent Household Waste Most authorities are now using a wheeled bin to out punctures and other minor repairs. Recycling Centre to be moved and emptied at collect their dry recyclables to increase storage Recycling Centres the transfer station. This operation takes place capacity. However two authorities are using an Any new vehicles bought for the department Waste volumes are growing year on year and without the use of one of the haulage fleet alternate week collection, dry recyclables one- are now Mercedes which run with reduced (HWRCs) these HWRCs are coming under increased vehicles, freeing up this vehicle for other work week and residual waste the next, this method pollution engines and drivers are being trained pressure both in terms of handling the The local authorities provide these centres for and also avoiding the need for the fleet vehicle increases on average the tonnes of dry in how to drive more economically. volumes entering the sites and dealing with the public to encourage recycling and reuse of to make a dedicated trip to the site. In addition, recyclables collected by some 40% compared increased complex legislation associated with items which would otherwise be disposed of. this minimises the time delay in waiting for the to the standard method of collection. A number the site activities (see Section 6.1.2). Mobile Plant Of the 26 Household Waste Recycling bin to be emptied. The same system is now of other Hampshire local authorities are also Accordingly, the management of the sites now Centres in Hampshire, 11 are operated by used to serve the HWRC and landfill at looking to switch to this method of collection. A variety of mobile plant machinery is utilised Hampshire Waste. In addition, the Company requires high standards of competence to Paulsgrove. on the sites for different activities. This achieve the targets and objectives set. Details Rolonofs travel to all the Household Waste provides waste transport arrangements for all The Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) sort includes over 30 machines that are regularly of specific environmental targets and objective Permission has been granted for a new Recycling Centres (HWRCs) within Hampshire of the 26 HWRC sites. By ensuring that bin the materials received from the kerbside serviced and maintained to ensure they are set for these sites managed by Hampshire transfer station near Alton. This site will also regularly changing container bins to ensure the capacity is always available for wastes brought collections which are then sold in the market operating safely and efficiently.The quantity of Waste can be found in Section 6.6.3. accommodate a Materials Recovery Facility. public can dispose of their household and in, this maintains maximum efficiency for place to be recycled to produce new products. fuel used by these machines is monitored for The development of this site is now underway garden waste as efficiently as possible. The householders when disposing of the The sorting processes is undertaken through a environmental and economic reasons (see and the availability of this transfer station will Haulage operation team carefully negotiates numerous types of waste/recyclables handled 2.3.3 Transfer Stations mixture of mechanical and manual operations. Section 6.2). further reduce the vehicle movements of the routes for these vehicles, however, we are by the sites. Residues and unwanted materials which arise Transporting waste in small loads is waste/recyclables in the County. In addition, looking into the possibility of using a tracker following the MRF processing are monitored in Composting activities require the use of The main aim of these facilities is to provide uneconomic and damaging to the proposals for a further transfer station in the system in the near future, for greater efficiency. order to ensure rejected material is kept to a specialist equipment including shredders and maximum recycling opportunities together Environment. To minimise transportation south of the County have been submitted for The Rolonofs also run recyclable materials i.e. minimum. Close liaison takes place with the screeners for preparing the green waste for with good customer services. The quantities impacts the Company operates five Transfer planning approval. glass, plastic, wood and metal to our Materials clients who provide the materials for sorting and composting and refining the soil conditioner and types of recycled materials handled by the Stations. At these sites Local Authorities (and Recovery Facilities (MRF’s) or to third party the customers who require the sorted items. before sale.The Transfer Stations and Material sites which Hampshire Waste operates are at some facilities some commercial recycling firms. Recovery Facilities require mobile plant to discussed in Section 6.1 of this report. In customers), can discharge their move and load waste and recyclables into addition to recycling, reuse of items is waste/recyclables locally. The materials fleet vehicles for transport to disposal points or encouraged. Items no longer of use to one received are then loaded onto bulker vehicles recycling treatment facilities. In addition to our householder may be of use to another. Where and taken to disposal/treatment facilities.

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 This ensures the materials that are processed of combined heat and power. These trials are composting facilities 2.3.6 Landfill The management and disposal of such large Hampshire Waste Sites meet the contractual input specifications. This ongoing with Slough Heat and Power. and in bags via the quantities of refuse has the potential to cause also aids in keeping down the quantity of Household Waste Prior to the commissioning of the recovery a number of environmental issues. Whilst the Paulsgrove rejected materials. Rejected materials are For details of the materials recycled at the Recycling Centres incinerators the primary disposal route for waste is being landfilled it is necessary to The Paulsgrove Landfill gas scheme became disposed of at approved disposal sites. The MRFs and examples of the products produced and other retail waste in Hampshire is landfill. Current minimise the effects of noise, odour, dust and operational in 1999 and produces electricity alternate weekly kerbside collection system see Section 6.1.2 of this report. For specific outlets. Pro-Grow has estimates suggest that Hampshire’s litter on the local environment and community. under a Non Fossil Fuel Obligation. It although increasing diversion rates also details of the targets and objectives for the an accreditation by householders produce over 800,000 tonnes of Once the waste is in place it will biodegrade to produced 18,430 MWh (Mega Watt Hours) increases the level of residue in the collected MRFs see section 6.6.2. the Soil Association waste per annum of which over 21% is produce landfill gas and leachate. Landfill gas during 2002.This was an increase on previous recyclables. An input specification group has certifying that it is recycled (not including recovery). The majority is a resource that can be used beneficially for years output due to the reconfiguration work been set up with the County Council to look at organically produced of the material not recycled is currently the generation of electricity (see Section 2.3.5 Composting carried out on the gas network. levels of contamination in collected and GM free. landfilled, however, an energy recovery 2.3.7). Leachate is the liquid effluent that is recyclables with a view to starting an on-going The Company operates three centralised incinerator will be commissioned near produced by biological breakdown within the Somerley monitoring system. composting sites and two farm sites. The farm Following odour concerns raised in 2000 Basingstoke in 2003, and two further waste. Appropriate engineering measures are sites were set up as additional sites to reduce regarding the Down End Composting Facility, incinerators are to be constructed. taken to prevent the release of landfill gas and This scheme was commissioned in January the transportation of green waste for during 2001 new equipment from the USA leachate to the environment. Once landfilling 2001 with the installation of a single engine processing and they also raise awareness of Onyx Environmental Group operates nine was brought in to enhance the final product of a site is completed it is restored to provide rated at 1 MW. In 2002 it produced 7661 MWh the resulting product with local farmers. active landfills across the UK and manages and reduce odours. land that is useful and productive for the local of electricity under the Fifth Tranche of the Non Composting of green waste removes the the aftercare on a number of closed landfills. community. This will often be in the form of Fossil Fuel obligation. This output was better garden waste, and transforms it into a In addition to green waste from households, Within the Southern region Onyx have six public access, open amenity space, than budgeted for in 2002 and it is hoped this marketable product. The green waste would green waste generated from commercial uses active sites; four of the active sites provide agricultural land or regeneration of a trend will continue. is also being composted. For example river otherwise be disposed of in landfill. direct delivery disposal for Hampshire’s particular, often scarce, habitat i.e. heathland. weed collected as a result of Environment household waste; a further two provided Bramshill The green waste processed (e.g. leaves, Agency river management practices and landfilling for transferred waste (i.e. waste from Landfills differ from most other waste hedge clippings) at the composting sites waste salad leaves generated by Vitacress are transfer stations) in Hampshire. Whilst all of management activities in that they are The Bramshill scheme was commissioned in Baled cans at Portsmouth MRF comes from the Household Waste Recycling being diverted from landfill to be composted. the landfills operate within the same Onyx continuously developed and engineered November 2001 with one engine rated at 1 Centres or via kerbside collection schemes. In throughout (and beyond) their active life. Site MW. For 2002 this produced 7,832 MWh of A national distribution of Pro-Grow has been The Otterbourne MRF has now been closed the future, further green waste may be specific details on the landfills that receive electricity and improved upon the budgeted set up via various retail outlets so Pro-Grow is and Portsmouth MRF is operating at its full diverted from the waste stream through the Hampshire’s waste are noted in Section 2.4.3. forecast for 2002. It is hoped to maintain this available nationally at competitive prices. Bulk capacity of 56,000 TPA (tonnes per annum). collection of green waste via kerbside output in 2003. sales of the produce to agronomists have Due to the current oversupply of collected dry collection techniques that are currently further developed the sales of the product into 2.3.7 Energy Recovery recyclables in Hampshire a small quantity is undergoing trials. On arrival at the composting organic and non-organic agricultural uses. being sent to third party MRFs until additional sites, the material is inspected to remove any Within the agricultural industry the Pro-Grow Landfill Gas Schemes capacity is available in Hampshire. contamination. It is then shredded and placed product is being combined with soils to into compost heaps known as “windrows”. Landfill gas recovery schemes collect undertake soil remediation as well as use as a The Portsmouth MRF is to be upgraded in Within the windrows anaerobic degradation greenhouse gases such as methane and growing media. In addition, a number of November 2003 to increase its capacity from causes the temperature to rise and destroys carbon dioxide and at the same time produce different products will be available in 2003 56,000 TPA to 72,000 TPA. The Portsmouth weed seeds and pathogens.The windrows are electricity from a non-fossil fuel source through under the Pro-Grow name by mixing Pro- upgrade consists of adding a new sorting monitored over the 20 week composting specially designed gas engines. The Grow with other materials to produce, for Aerial view of Paulsgrove Landfill trommel and increasing material storage areas. period and the windrows are turned when Company has been actively moving forward to example, composted pine bark, composted Development work has started on the Alton site required. This is known as Aerobic improve and increase the use of recovery wood chip mulch and lawn conditioner. and the new 85,000 TPA MRF is scheduled to Composting. The resulting soil conditioner has management structure, Paulsgrove and Efford schemes on the landfill sites both within be operational by September 2004. a typical content of: Nitrogen 1.3%, have a direct association with Project Integra. Hampshire and the Onyx landfills used Phosphorous 0.25% and Potassium 0.75% The active landfill sites all provide a service for outside of the County. For more details on the By the end of 2002 just over 60,000 tonnes of with a pH of 8. the commercial waste disposal sector, both landfill sites see Section 2.4.3. dry recyclables were processed in Hampshire. through Onyx’s trade collections and local In 2002 over 54,000 tonnes of green waste disposal for other waste operators. Trials are underway on using up to 60% of the was diverted from the waste stream. This was residue from the MRF, the fibrous element, will converted into the soil conditioner known as be used to make fuel pellets for the production Pro-Grow. This is sold loose or in bags at the

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Efford MW of electricity from the waste delivered, expensive refrigerated trailers and making which is enough electricity to supply around adherence to the site Waste Management 2.4 Planning and Development This site is still in its conceptual stage. With 7,000 homes. Licence requirements more straightforward. this in mind, the details are yet to be finalised, Moreover, with some 5 tonnes per load carried 2.4.1 Planning Waste Licensing and 2.4.3 Sites Under but it is hoped to have the landfill gas scheme Integra South West on the new twin deck trailers, this means the in place by April 2004. Applications and Integrated Pollution Construction/ environmental impact is not as great as first Construction began during 2002. This facility Prevention Control predicted with the change to the new system. Waste Licences Modification/ Hook Lane will be able to recover approximately 14 MW of As a result of improved efficiency, the number For 2002 a number of modifications were Restoration electricity (enough for 14,000 homes). To date there is no landfill gas utilisation of loads per week has remained at 5. Planning made to Waste Management Licences and scheme in place on this site. We are currently During 2002, planning has remained a key Working Plans for Hampshire Waste. These Hampshire Waste Landfills Integra South East The Regulations still allow for “bulking” clinical looking at the yield of gas from this site to activity in order to deliver new facilities and were the result of changes to rationalise site waste if we so wish and thus it remains an determine if it is feasible to install a generating During 2002 demolition of the old incinerator achieve operational improvements and tonnage capacity improve operational Paulsgrove began. As with the South West facility, this plant “alternative”, albeit an unlikely one. activities and changes due to legislation (for facility. The gas is however collected and efficiencies. Deposition of waste has taken place at and will be able to generate 14 MW of electricity. example see Section 5 Ozone Depleting flared to minimise the release of methane to around Paulsgrove since 1970 when the land Substances Regulation). the environment. Confidential Waste A planning application was submitted for and was reclaimed from Portsmouth Harbour. Now approved (subject to the completion of a Legal the active area of waste tipping is a landraise 2.3.8 Special Activities A small confidential waste service is provided A total of two new Waste Management Agreement) for a major new Materials site where three pyramid type landforms are Other Onyx Landfill Sites by the Company with 102 tonnes of Licences were issued, eight licences were Recovery Facility, Waste Transfer Station and being constructed with the waste brought into Clinical Waste Confidential Waste accepted for modified, along with 11 working plans. Two Southleigh Depot to serve north Hampshire. The site shredding/incineration during 2002. As we do the site. Capping of Pyramid 1 was completed Since 2001 there has been a change to the located at Upper Froyle, Alton was acquired by discharge consents were issued and two were not have shredding facilities within Hampshire in 2001 and the restoration is ongoing and This scheme is expected to be commissioned management of the clinical waste transfer Hampshire Waste during 2001 and will be modified. In addition Site Conditioning Plans (our shredder was “relocated” to Onyx- expected to be complete by the end of 2003. in April 2003 and to produce over 28,000 Mwh sites. Now only two of the sites (Portsmouth capable of handling up to 190,000 tonnes per required following legislation changes (Landfill Nottingham in March 02), we are solely reliant Pyramid 2 is now substantially filled with waste per annum. This scheme will utilise the and Marchwood) are manned sites. The annum of dry recyclables and untreated Directive), were submitted to the Environment on 3rd party shredding. This is in the form of a and tipping in Pyramid 3 commenced during methane gas produced from the landfill using Otterbourne site is remotely manned due to household and commercial/industrial waste. Agency for all the operational landfill sites, in Registered Charity which accepts confidential 2002 with all landfilling expected to be three engines, the largest being 1.4. MW. The the small amount of waste being received. Completion of the Agreement is expected July 2002. energy will be exported directly to the local waste as a side-line to their core business and complete by the middle of 2004. Capping and during 2003 together with the commencement restoration of Pyramid 2 will commence during electricity grid and is anticipated to produce The transfer point for the North of the County can therefore charge very competitive Regarding the Pollution Prevention Control of construction. mid 2003. The site once restored will be enough power to sustain 3500 homes with all will shortly be superseded by a new transfer disposal rates. However, security can be a (PPC) Licence required to enable the Integra available as public open space. their energy needs. station operated by the Company located near concern and therefore highly sensitive waste Planning applications were also submitted for North Energy Recovery Facility to operate, Chineham. This will be incorporated within the is sent direct for incineration to ensure total a large new Waste Transfer Station and a this was granted by the Environment Agency Energy Recovery new Integra North Energy Recovery Facility confidentiality. All confidential waste sent for smaller temporary facility to serve parts of the during 2002. shredding is recycled into other forms of paper Southampton conurbation pending the Incinerator complex. products. Whereas, all incinerated waste is completion of the Netley landfill site. Both 2.4.2 New Operational The total clinical waste transferred in 2002 converted into electricity for the National Grid. Instead of landfilling the waste remaining after applications were approved subject to Legal was 1134 tonnes compared with 1500 tonnes Sites recycling, three energy recovery incinerators Agreements which are expected to be for 2001. The drop of some 350 tonnes is due The confidential waste activity is run parallel to are proposed to handle the majority of this completed in early 2003. No new sites became operational to the expensive use of UN-approved clinical disposal and shares the same assets. waste. During the waste combustion process during 2002. containers as required under the Carriage of The process of shredding although time Planning permission was granted for Artist’s impression of completed site steam is produced. A turbo-generator can Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations 1996 consuming allows for increased recycling of modifications to the Rushmoor Waste Transfer then use the steam to produce electricity. (CDG-Road). The Company continues to paper, employment and benefits for a charity. Station enabling the facility to increase For more details on these facilities see operate under CDG-Road (as do the Districts throughput and efficiency. In addition a variety Section 2.4.3. and all our customers under our direct control) of submissions pursuant to planning conditions, as variations to existing consents Integra North because it is a faster safer system requiring less manpower than “bulking” the waste as it or new applications for minor developments Construction of this facility has been ongoing was done previously. Also, under the new have proven necessary during the year at a through 2002 and it expected to be operational system clinical waste is usually dispatched for range of sites associated with Project Integra. in the Spring of 2003. Once operational the final disposal on the same day it arrives on our plant will be able to recover approximately 7 sites, removing the need for the use of

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Efford The site closed to waste in January 1998. We Netley Energy Recovery Integra South West Energy Integra South East Energy Recovery are restoring this site to a mixture of woodland Recovery Incinerator Incinerator Tipping of waste into cells 13 and 16 was Waste tipping at Netley ceased in July 2002 and heath so as to provide amenity space for Incinerators undertaken during 2002 and Cells 12, 14 and and the site is now in the process of This facility is being built on the waterside in an The demolition and construction contract the general public. Restoration will be Three energy recovery incinerators are in the 15 were constructed. Progressive restoration restoration. The grassland areas have been industrial park at Marchwood. Site demolition commenced in October 2002. The demolition complete by mid summer 2003 and is process of development in order to handle the of Cells 9, 10 and 11 was carried out through substantially restored; the initial area of began in February 2002 and the main of the old redundant incinerator on the site is anticipated to be handed back to Hampshire waste which remains following the removal of 2002, together with the installation of the gas heathland habitat will be created during construction commenced in the summer of expected to be completed by March 2003. County Council in early Autumn 2003. recyclables from the waste stream via, for and leachate systems to the same Cells. Autumn 2003. The enhancement to the landfill 2002, with piling (some 990 piles) and bunker Civil engineering and structural work will example, kerbside collection schemes, gas utilisation scheme is currently being construction activities during the later half of continue during 2003. As with the South West Somerley (Closed) Household Waste Recycling Centres and On behalf of Hampshire County Council, a constructed and will increase the output from 2002. By the end of 2002 the bunker had been facility the plant will be able to handle 165,000 recycling bank collection points. Each facility bentonite cut-off wall was installed around old This site closed in April 2000 and like 1.2MW to 2.2MW, commencing in Spring excavated. Boiler construction and mechanical tonnes of waste per annum. will be able to generate electricity which will be landfill Phases 1, 2 and 3 (in excess of 2km). Bramshill is being restored to woodland and 2003. and electrical works are expected in 2003.The exported to the local electricity network. This project also incorporated the capping and lowland heath for the purpose of amenity open facility will have the capacity to handle reprofiling of Phases 1 and 3. Gas and space. Somerley restoration is expected to be Gerrards Cross (see Section 2.3.7 for more details). There is 165,000 tonnes of waste per annum. leachate management systems were also complete by October 2003 and the site This site is located in South Buckinghamshire also the potential for district heating. installed to Phase 3 during 2002, with similar handed back to Hampshire County Council by schemes to Phases 1 and 2 to follow in early and principally provides for the waste disposal the end of the year. Integra North Energy Recovery 2003. Finally, construction of a leachate needs of the West London area. However, its position close to the M40 makes it ideally Incinerator treatment facility for the leachate generated by Other Onyx Landfills the old landfill areas was well advanced by the placed to receive transfer waste from the Demolition of the old plant started in June Farnborough and Basingstoke areas. The site end of 2002 with commissioning expected in Blue Haze 2000. During 2001 the civil engineering and early 2003. currently sustains an electricity generating structural work commenced. By the end of Model of Integra South East The Blue Haze Landfill is situated in South scheme producing 5.5MW, which is expected 2002 the main building was substantially In 2003 a major environmental improvement West Hampshire and has provided a direct to be expanded by a further 1.7MW in 2003. completed, the boiler erected, mechanical and scheme will be carried out on behalf of replacement for the Somerley Landfill (now electrical works completed. The initial Hampshire County Council on the older areas closed). Tipping is now complete in Cell 1 and Springfield Farm commissioning of the plant was completed Artist’s impression of Integra South of the site. is ongoing in Cell 2. Cell 3 is planned for This site is also located in South and oil firing had commenced to test the construction during 2003. Gas abstraction for Buckinghamshire adjacent to the M40. It incinerator. The operation of the new facility is Hook Lane (Closed) odour control was installed on Cell 1 by the commenced operation in 1999 with an anticipated to start during Spring 2003. end of 2002. This site was closed to waste in March 1997 anticipated life of 20 years. As with Gerrards and restoration is complete. This site is now in Cross this site provides tipping for waste Southleigh aftercare, which Hampshire Waste undertakes transferred from the Farnborough and on behalf of Hampshire County Council. Southleigh landfill provides disposal for Basingstoke areas. household waste from Havant and South East Bramshill (Closed) Hampshire. The site has been in operation since the mid 80’s and at current inputs has a further three years of tipping before it is complete. A leachate treatment facility and power-generation scheme were under construction at the end of 2002 with commissioning expected during spring 2003. 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3.1 Communication and Environmental Awareness

The driver for communication campaigns Women’s Institute, various local gardening There has been significant progress this year for 2002 has been to implement various clubs, Universities and local schools. The with the production of various communication initiatives to raise awareness of the Company has also taken part in a variety of tools for the Integra North Energy Recovery importance of reducing, re-using and events e.g. Marwell Conservation & Facility. These include display material for a recycling household waste. Environment Fair, Recycling & Waste dedicated visitor centre and associated Minimisation Conference at NEC, and the brochure. Hampshire Waste in conjunction with Project International Clean Up Day with Portsmouth Integra partners are involved in a number of City Council. The Company’s community involvement campaigns to promote awareness of waste during 2002 also includes sponsorship and minimisation, recycling and other Adverts and editorials are also a key part of donations. These range from local schools for environmental issues.These range from major the communication process. Several articles specialist status, corporate membership to research projects to the promotion of kerbside were prepared for technical magazines such Hampshire & Isle of Wight Trust and donations collection schemes as well as promoting as, UK Power Journal, LAWE and Builder & of Pro-Grow to various initiatives throughout individual recyclable materials, i.e. paper, Engineer on key environmental issues such as the County. These sponsorships carry an plastics and cans. the development of the Integra North Energy element of public relations for the Company as Recovery Incinerator. Also general adverts well as networking opportunities. Various visits to Hampshire Waste’s giving an overview of Hampshire Waste were operational sites are arranged. These include placed in the local media (Daily Echo). Hampshire Waste in partnership with site visits to the Portsmouth MRF, Down End Hampshire County Council produce a Composting Facility, Paulsgrove Landfill site In addition press releases are prepared for the local newsletter ‘Integra News’ which is published and Otterbourne Transfer Station. The press to raise awareness of operational, planning twice a year. This is sent to all Hampshire audiences range from general public, local and staff issues within the Company as well as Councillors and Hampshire Members of interest groups, local authorities, foreign various radio interviews on recycling. Parliament. It is mailed to over 5000 people visitors and higher education groups. These who have requested copies. A copy can be visits allow a wide audience to see the waste Communication is undertaken with the local obtained by contacting: Project Integra, PO management process in operation. community in connection with future Box 31, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8QU or developments and changes to facilities. For accessing the Project Integra website at In addition to the site visits, members of the example, representatives from Hampshire www.integra.org.uk Management team attend and speak at local Waste are involved in Liaison Groups community group meetings. A number of talks associated with the development of the three have been given to groups such as the Energy Recovery Facilities in the County.

3.2 Onyx Environmental Trust

In October 1996 the Landfill Tax was body under the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme. It Further information on the Onyx introduced. Under the Landfill Tax Credit is an approved charitable organisation which Environmental Trust can be obtained by Scheme a percentage of the tax money is able to award grants for environmental accessing the website www.onyxenvtrust.org. collected can be used for environmental projects in the UK. The Trust is supported by projects that comply with the Landfill Tax the Onyx Environmental Group with Regulation requirements. contributions in excess of £21 million in landfill tax enabling the Trust to provide grants for a The Onyx Environmental Trust was founded in wide variety of projects. August 1997 as an approved environmental

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 ENVIRONMENT management

Operating a business in an environmentally liability. Improvements in environmental requirements of BS EN ISO 9001:2000 and responsible way has many benefits, the key performance also come hand in hand with BS EN ISO 14001:1996. This Management ones being the proactive protection of the increased efficiency through, for example, the System is an integrated system covering environment and the reduction of negative reduction in use of raw materials and the environment, quality and health and safety. It environmental impacts resulting from the minimisation of wastes. has been developed in order to implement the Company’s activities. A Company with a Company’s Environment, Quality and Health reputation in sound environmental practice Environmental issues are at the heart of and Safety Policies and forms an integral part improves environmental commitment amongst Hampshire Waste’s corporate strategy. The of all the Company’s activities. The the workforce and contributes to Company recognises that accidents can occur Management System includes written improvements in health and safety. A which may result in a threat to the procedures for controlling the Company’s responsible attitude to the environment also environment. To reduce the risks of such an activities which provide guidance and improves the image of the Company as well occurrence Hampshire Waste operates a instruction to employees and contractors. as providing protection against environmental Management System in line with the

4.1 Environmental Quality Policy Statement

An Environmental Policy is a requirement of view to preventing pollution and reducing the local community, and encouraging the ISO 14001 (see Section 4.3) and sets out the environmental impact and providing commitment and involvement of Company’s overall aims and objectives with where possible, environmental benefit. It employees to implement the Company respect to the environment. For Hampshire will maintain an Environmental policy and objectives. Waste the Environmental Policy is Management System throughout its implemented through the Management operations and sites subject to Seeking to influence customers and System and is in place to ensure that the recognised environmental management suppliers of goods and services to adopt Company conducts all its activities in a manner programmes. The system will include the polices which are consistent with the which minimises the impact on the requirement for a comprehensive report Company’s Environmental Policy and environment and wherever possible is and audit programme which will be objectives. sustainable. A copy of the Environmental designed to assist in progressively Reporting publicly on the Company’s Quality Policy Statement follows. reducing the impact of the Company’s environmental objectives and activities in key environmental areas. performance. Environmental Quality Addressing the use of energy, raw The Quality and Environmental Review Group, Policy Statement materials, water, and emissions to the chaired by the Managing Director, will be the environment, including waste. Hampshire Waste is committed to the strategic body on environmental matters and continual improvement of the management Seeking to prevent and limit will commission and agree with Company and operation of all of its waste recycling and environmental accident and developing Departments, a programme of objectives and disposal activities which impact on the contingency procedures in case of such targets consistent with this Policy. The Quality environment. It will achieve this by: accident and evaluating control and and Environmental Review Group will make reducing where practicable, noise within regular reports to the Board of Onyx Aurora Complying with the spirit, as well as the and outside operational sites. and will review this Policy on an annual basis, letter of environmental legislation and in the light of operational experience using the approved codes of practice, co-operating Fostering an understanding of the Environmental Management System. fully and maintaining open relationships environmental issues arising from its with all regulatory authorities. business activities amongst its employees, suppliers, contractors, Assessing the environmental effects of its customers, shareholders and also within projects, policies and operations, with a

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 4.2 Management of Environmental Issues 4.4 Environmental Review

As the Company is part of the Onyx Auditing and inspecting sites/activities assessments are reviewed and It is a requirement of ISO 14001 that the During the review process, for each type of Emissions - noise, gas generation, Environmental Group of companies its to ensure the requirements of investigate accidents. Company should establish and maintain activity operated by the Company, a list of the leachate generation, odour, dust, litter, operations reflect the Group practices. Control legislation, the Management System, procedures to identify the environmental areas where environmental issues could arise microbes, Volatile Organic Compounds, of activities is undertaken by direct delegation ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and Onyx Group The Licensing and Technical Support aspects of its activities, products or services has been generated as follows: Particulate Matter (PM10s) to facility managers and is supported by senior procedures are met. Department is responsible for the following: that it can control and have an influence over. management. This involves regular liaison and This means a detailed, systematic review of Building design Recovery - energy, materials Ensuring pollution control measures are communication between staff. Communication Ensure quality and environmental targets the Company’s activities needs to be correctly installed and fit for purpose. Office equipment Development plan - after care, after use is achieved through regular management and objective are set and progressed. undertaken to determine the environmental Installation of environmental engineering meetings and Quality and Environmental aspects that arise as a result of each activity. Plant design Transport - transporting products, Provide advice on quality and schemes in co-ordination with other review meetings where staff are invited to These environmental reviews are then used to transporting waste, rout planning, driver environmental matters to all staff. departments. Energy use provide feedback to the management team. plan objectives and targets concerning control training, vehicle servicing Management of complaints and non Monitoring of pollution control schemes, of significant effects of the Company’s Water usage The Quality and Environmental Department Past impacts conformances to ensure issues raised are through sampling of gas, leachate, operations. provides a support service to the Company on Materials/consumables investigated, resolved and corrective ground and surface waters. From this list the potential environmental Quality, Environmental and Health and Safety For the first review undertaken the scope was actions put in place to avoid re-occurrence. effects for each activity are highlighted matters. This department is independent of confined to the range of activities of existing Storage - materials, waste, hazardous Obtain and maintain the Waste providing an overall picture of the operational activities and includes but is not operations controlled directly by the materials, spillage Implementation of the Health and Safety Management Licences and other environmental impacts of each of the limited to the following areas of responsibility: Company, along with those run by Policy and ensure targets and regulatory contents for each facility. Waste generation - solid and liquid Company’s operations. The environmental subcontractors that operate the facilities objectives relate to health and safety are effects are ranked into the order of Implementation, maintenance and concerned solely for the use of the Company. Local environmental effects - local implemented. Provide advice and significance and are then used as an aid in circulation of the Management System The activities examined included handling, highway network, neighbours, visual ensure appropriate training on health determining the Company’s environmental incorporating quality, environmental and storage, treatment and administration intrusion, pests and safety is undertaken. Ensure risk targets and objectives. The significance of the health and safety matters. connected with the waste service provided by environmental effects is determined by the Company. Future reviews are intended to Marketing considering legislation control, potential expand the scope to include areas where the Biocides - pesticide use, herbicide use, environmental damage and the interested Company has less influence e.g. procurement disinfectants parties involved. of services by sub contractors. 4.3 International Standards Operational plan

BS EN ISO 14001:1996 is the internationally Commitment to comply with environmental with its ISO 14001 registration and continue to recognised Environmental Standard legislation and sustainable development carry out extensive audits of the Company’s developed by the International Standards Management System to ensure compliance. 4.5 Environmental Targets and Objectives Organisation (ISO). This sets down various Minimisation of adverse effects on the Targets and objectives concern the control of Development and improvement of improvements in environmental performance requirements that must be complied with by environment (pollution prevention). As part of the Company’s integrated approach significant environmental effects found as a environmental training awareness are made. the Company’s Management System in order it is also certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2000 In 1998 the Company was successful in gaining result of the environmental review process. that registration to this Standard can be which is an International Quality Standard. This registration to ISO 14001. The ISO 14001 The targets and objectives take into Reduction in resource use and increases Environment objectives are updated on an achieved. These requirements include but are certification was gained during 2002 after certification included all the activities consideration the Company’s Environmental in waste minimisation, recycling and annual basis. Examples of targets and not limited to the following: successfully converting from the old 9001:1994 energy recovery objectives are found in Section 6 of this report. undertaken by the Company.Since then as new standard which had been previously held. Policy and specify where improvements are Setting up of objectives and targets for facilities and operations have been put in place required. They can cover a wide range of Each target and objective is set a timescale continual environmental improvement the certification has been expanded to cover environmental issues for example: that is considered to be challenging but these and will continue to be expanded to achievable. It is the responsibility of the Minimisation of emissions from sites Development of an environmental policy include all future facilities and developments. manager nominated to ensure the objectives The accredited external certification body Det Improved restoration and aftercare are reached or continual year on year Increasing environmental awareness Norske Veritas (DNV) awarded the Company

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 4.7.2 Audits issues raised. A report is prepared detailing 4.7.3 Monitoring 4.6 Awareness Training and Communications any non compliance or observations made Site inspections cover a wide range of issues during the audit and is issued to the manager Gaseous, aqueous and other forms of The Onyx Group training policy adopted by Slough to Mile End, London. With the change It is a requirement of Waste Management while the audits provided a detailed concerned. Corrective actions are then agreed monitoring is undertaken to provide the Hampshire Waste remains as dedicated as of location, the emphasis will now be on Licensing Regulations that management staff examination of selected areas of the site’s and implemented. Company with information on the ever to providing opportunities for our providing courses in dedicated training venues are technically competent. A Certificate of operations. In each case both the audits and environmental site performance, to satisfy the employees to acquire skills, knowledge and around the UK, for example, Portsmouth MRF Technical Competence (COTC) for the type of inspections make a significant impact in In addition to internal audits the Company is Waste Management Licence requirements, increased competencies, to help them achieve in Hampshire rather than employees from facility operated is required. There is an maintaining the high operational standards the audited twice a year by our certification body planning requirements, contractual their optimum performance levels. With the Hampshire always having to travel to London, intensive, continuous training programme set Company requires. Det Norske Veritas (DNV). DNV visited the requirements and as best practice. ever changing legislation within the waste thus minimising travel and its associated up to ensure competency amongst staff is Company in May and November of 2002. industry we need to be focused on providing environmental impacts wherever possible. In increased. With managers now having the For 2002 48 internal audits (this figure includes During May the sites/operational activities It is important to provide effective and efficient all necessary information to ensure our addition, the Company is embarking on a Train COTC standard for their relevant type of site sites which do not form part of the Project visited included Portsmouth MRF, Haulage monitoring programmes to reduce the risk of employees are safe, our customers satisfied the Trainer programme for Supervisors and there is an ongoing programme to gain COTC Integra waste service contract) were Depot, Licensing and Technical Support pollution and hence enforcement action and wherever possible negative Managers to enable more on site training to be standards for additional types of facilities and conducted. Each site is audited at least once a Department, Paulsgrove Landfill and Chapel against the Company. The monitoring environmental impacts are kept to a minimum. carried out with operatives on each site. for deputy managers and supervisors to be year in line with the International Standard and HWRC. The Company was successful in includes: leachate levels, groundwater Following the compilation of a recent put forward for COTC training. By the end of the Company Management System maintaining the ISO 14001 certification and sampling from boreholes, surface water and The UK College of Environment and Transport Employee Questionnaire, Onyx Hampshire 2002 Hampshire Waste had over 50 requirements. As well as auditing sites operated converting its ISO 9001:1994 certification to gas sampling. The sampling is undertaken in was launched in September 1999 and for employees responses noted they received the Certificates Of Technical Competence 10 of directly by the Company, subcontractors are ISO 9001:2000. In November DNV audited accordance with the instructions approved by 2002 over 40 courses were available. This relevant training to do their jobs. which were gained during 2002. also audited and sites where Hampshire sites including Netley HWRC, Lymington the Environment Agency and the equipment year the college relocated from Taplow, near waste/recyclables are diverted to. Transfer Station, Efford Landfill and used is calibrated to ensure it is working Marchwood Clinical Waste Transfer Station. correctly. Where laboratory analysis is Audit aims are not only to ensure that Both the ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 required or a contractor is required to 4.7 Audits, Inspections and Monitoring Company procedures are being adhered to certification were retained. undertake the monitoring work, the company but to examine areas of the operations where concerned is assessed for their ability to the systems in place could be altered to The Company’s Management System Site documentation e.g. copies of Our client Hampshire County Council also undertake the work. National Measurement 4.7.1 Inspections improve environmental, quality and health and requires that each facility is internally audited Company Policy Statements, use of undertook various site/operational activity Accredited Scheme (NAMAS) laboratories are safety performance. Actions required as a on an annual basis and regular site During 2002 over 1190 site inspections were management system forms audits, for example, the Haulage Department chosen where possible. result of the audits are therefore monitored to inspections are carried out. During 2002 50 undertaken, (this figure includes inspections of and the Household Waste Recycling Centres ensure changes have been made to rectify the audits and over 1000 inspections were carried some sites which are not directly part of the Accident reporting Management Department. out by internal and external parties on sites Project Integra Contract). These included Fire Safety, First Aid and use of Personal inspections by our clients, the Environment directly or indirectly associated with the Protective Equipment Project Integra waste service contract. The Agency, other regulatory bodies and internal information collated from these inspections site inspections. Chemical/special operations and storage, 4.8 Non Conformance and Complaints and audits indicated where trends were Three hundred internal inspections i.e. those Training records arising or urgent action was required in order It is important that complaints, defects, errors a Complaint Form. Actions proposed to rectify Clarification of the relevant procedure or carried out by the Company’s site managers to comply with environmental and health and Machinery safety, safe workplace and and omissions are identified and rectified in the non conformance or complaint are put propose a new procedure and auditing team were undertaken during safety legislation. safe systems of work order to ensure a high quality of service. In forward and then agreed and instigated by the 2002. For these inspections, each site is addition to non conformances raised during appropriate management. Such corrective With the implementation of corrective In addition to the audits and inspections, a visited periodically and the following is The Environment Agency conducted 530 the internal auditing process, a procedure is actions may include actions, it is often possible to prevent monitoring programme is in place whereby examined: inspections at the sites operated by the such incidents arising again. sampling of different components is in place where by any member of the Company and our Local Authority clients Further education/training of Company undertaken at relevant sites in order to Environmental/pollution control and Company can issue a Non Conformance undertook 360 inspections during 2002. employees and contractors regarding the highlight any areas where remedial action is occupational health aspects Report against another party. Any member of procedures The inspection findings are circulated to the staff receiving a complaint can also complete required to avoid pollution incidents. Legislation requirements e.g. waste relevant managers and a log is kept in order to management licence monitor the issues raised. In this way any actions required as a result of the inspections are pursued up to ensure completion and any trends arising at the sites are indicated.

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 4.8.1 Non which are not directly part of the Project with the Project Integra Contract. The majority of 4.10 Legal Compliance Integra Contract). During the DNV audit in May complaints were received from the public Conformance 2002, 6 minor non conformances were raised associated with landfill sites and arose from The waste industry is tightly regulated and the Agency at all stages in the process. This During 2002, as with previous years the and in November 2002, 5 were raised. All of concerns over odours, for example, at In addition to non conformances raised during Environment Agency monitor to ensure waste ensures immediate and appropriate action is performance of Hampshire Waste resulted the issues raised were successfully dealt with. Southleigh and Springfield Farm landfills. In internal audits 46 Non Conformance Reports companies comply with the various regulations. undertaken to resolve the issue. The Company in no enforcement actions by the order to mitigate odour concerns a number of were raised by various sites for 2002. The main Hampshire Waste meets all statutory is not satisfied with this however and has Environment Agency. measures were implemented and continue to be areas of non conformance included: 4.8.2 Complaints and requirements placed upon it but when adopted a policy of gradual but continual implement to minimise any odours arising from contaminated green waste, contaminated infringements occur from time to time they are improvement in order to minimise Positive Feedback the landfill activities. recyclables, and non conforming waste. Non corrected in liaison with the Environment infringements. conformances raised were against clients and Each complaint raised is recorded regardless of Positive feedback is also received from sites customers as well as internally. whether it has been substantiated. Complaints and activities which deal directly with the public, raised include those from the public, clients and for example, HWRCs. The internal auditors raised 105 non other organisations. During 2002, 116 4.11 Emergency Procedures conformances during the site auditing complaints were raised for Hampshire Waste process. (This figure includes some sites sites and Onyx landfill sites indirectly associated The Company has emergency procedures in is undertaken in part through environmental Each site holds spillage control kits in the event place for each facility. These procedures along drills which are designed to act out an that a spillage arises. The type of spillage kit with effective environmental and health and emergency, such as an oil spillage, to ensure all provided is dependent on the type of activities safety audits, help to reduce the likelihood of staff are aware of their roles and where to undertaken at the site concerned. Kits may 4.9 Health and Safety emergency situations arising and in the obtain the equipment/assistance required to include oil absorbent pads and booms, disposal instance that they do arise, the Company has resolve the incident as quickly and effectively as bag and absorbent granules. Environment, Quality and Health and Safety maintaining the quality of the environment by Reports of Injuries, Disease and Dangerous systems in place to limit the effects. Increased possible. are integrated through the Hampshire Waste means of the careful and responsible Occurrences (RIDDOR). employee awareness also plays a key role.This Management System. Promotion of the implementation of our activities. health and safety of its employees and others is of paramount importance to the Company. For 2002 there were a total of 48 near This involves many aspects including misses, 166 accidents (injuries) and 11

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European legislation, UK legislation and and type and locations of valves and An example of future legislation which need guidance information have implications on the pipework. The regulations do not apply consideration include: activities of the Company both in adhering to until September 2005 to the storage of oil the legislation in place and planning for future in any container if the container was used The Directive on Waste Electrical and legislation changes. The Company records all for that purpose on any premises before Electronic Equipment (WEEE) (EC legislation pertaining to the environmental and 1st September 2001. 2000b) is currently in a draft form and is health and safety aspects of its activities. In anticipated to be finalised during 2003. this way the Company keeps up to date with The Landfilling of Waste Directive This legislation will place new new legislation and the understanding of (99/31/EC) was implemented into UK responsibilities on producers of selected existing legislation. legislation during 2002 (EC 1999) as the electrical and electronic equipment to Landfill (England and Wales) Regulations reduce waste quantities generated and to For 2002, the following are examples of 2002. The regulations amend the Duty of increase re-use, recovery and recycling. legislation that have implications on the Care Regulations 1991 and require activities of the Company and its impact on wastes to be identified by the appropriate the environment. coding in the European Waste Catalogue. The regulations set out a pollution control The Waste Incineration (England and regime for landfills. Wales) Regulations 2002 came into force at the end of 2002 and partly implement Ozone Depleting Substances EU the requirements of the Waste Regulation No. 2037/2000 and Incineration Directive. It introduced the amendments 2038/2000 and 2039/2000 directive’s definitions of incineration came into effect in January 2002 (EC plants and sets the application dates for 2000a). These were implemented into UK permits. legislation under The Environmental Protection (Controls on Ozone Depleting Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) Substances) Regulations 2002. Prior to (England) Regulations 2001 (DETR disposal or recycling, ozone depleting 2001a) comes into force 1 March 2002 substances e.g. fridge insulating under the Water Resources Act 1991. foam requires treatment as well as the This requires precautions to prevent CFCs within the fridge cooling circuits. pollution of controlled waters by oil. The Regulations detail oil storage requirements, e.g. types of containers

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL performance

The Company’s environmental targets and new targets and objectives are put forward. show the variety of targets and objectives and objectives are allocated to each type of activity These new targets and objectives may arise the environmental aspects associated with and for each individual site rather than the as a result of changes to legislation, new them. medium to which the environmental effects Company activities, alteration to operational are concerned with. This aids management in procedures and continued improvement. The targets and objectives are set to reduce allocating who are responsible for reaching the negative environmental impacts and improve targets and objectives set and means some This section is the core of the Environmental the positive environmental impacts associated targets and objectives refer to more than one Report and examines progress with a with the Company’s activities. environmental media, for example, cover both selection of targets and objectives set in 2001 impacts to air and water. As the targets and for action during 2002 and beyond. The objectives are set and achieved for each year, examples which follow have been selected to

6.1 Waste Management 6.1.1 Potential This section focuses on the following activities storage and handling of materials that are where environmental impacts may arise: used as part of the Company’s activities. Many Significant materials stored can have a potential effect on Environmental Effects Waste generation - solid and liquid the environment if not tightly controlled and handled in an appropriate manner. In addition The management of waste is the Company’s Plant design pest control measures are important in main activity. As well as managing clients preventing the spread of disease, and litter waste, the Company’s own waste generation Waste minimisation, reuse, recovery controls important in preventing contamination as a result of its activities is also considered. and recycling of the surrounding environment. The Company, along with its partners in Materials and consumables Project Integra, is working to manage the waste generated in Hampshire in a more Operational planning sustainable way by following the Government’s Waste Management Hierarchy. Litter and pest control This places the reduction of waste as the key activity in the management of waste, followed Generation of waste (both liquid and solid) can by re-use, recovery and the least favourable arise from a large variety of sources. The option of disposal (DETR 2000). This Company manages both household and hierarchy and the Environmental Management commercial waste and recyclables (see System in place form the foundations on Section 2 detailing the Company’s activities). which the Company’s activities are based. Consideration also has to be given to the

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 6.1.2 Tonnages of each year, this has increased significantly Figure 4 : Household Waste Recycling Centres tonnages/quantities handled 1998 - 2002. since 1997. Figure 3 breaks down the tonnage Recycled Materials Total 98 Total 99 Total 2000 Total 2001 Total 2002 Materials Handled into the different waste management activities Batteries 1,137 345 391 461 493 In order to appreciate the tonnage of waste showing the sources of the tonnage increases. Waste Tonnage Handled Materials Recycled handled by the Company and the amounts 1000 Bric/Brac 423 959 1,183 1,449 1,760 900 907 recycled these are now examined. The Figure 2: Waste Tonnages handled 870 870 800 820 846 Card 917 1,847 2,007 2,029 2,066 and materials recycled 1997-2002 780 tonnage of waste handled by the Company in 700 Green 12,234 26,079 27,313 27,064 29,341 2002 is compared in Figure 2 with the for tonnages handled this excludes 600 transfer station tonnages to avoid 500 Ferrous 3,267 7,821 8,168 9,237 8,762 tonnages over previous years. This shows the 400 tonnage of waste handled by the Company double counting) 300 Non Ferrous 125 538 520 537 584 200 Thousands of tonnes p.a. 170 has in general increased year on year. 100 110 135 148 147 Free Bay (re-use, for sale items) 137 249 446 459 536 72 Comparing the amount of materials recycled 0 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Glass 627 1,152 1,173 1,292 1,353 Oil 99 312 309 207 219 Paper 587 1,065 971 1,158 1,006 Plastic 33 49 39 40 43 Figure 3: Tonnages processed by facility type during 2002 Rubble/Soil 4,805 12,862 11,055 12,366 14,055 Activity Total Waste Processed Materials Recovered/Recycled Textiles 121 223 280 429 531 Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF)^ 72,676 72,676* Wood 32 162 477 837 1,148 Transfer Stations (+) 356,221 - Total Recycled 23,560 53,712 54,335 57,565 61,895 Household Waste Recycling Centre 118,388 61,895 Total Disposed 20,200 49,971 53,749 58,402 56,493 Composting (+) 54,497 35,000 tonnes compost produced Total Output 43,760 103,769 108,084 114,641 118,388 Landfill (+) 813,451 Recycled % Approx. 54% 51% 50% 50% 52% Landfill Gas Energy Recovery 33,923 MWh electricity exported

Special Activities: For the Household Waste Recycling Centres substances EU Regulation in January 2002 all (MRFs) as the operatives come into close (HWRCs) the total quantities of materials CFC foam required removal from domestic contact with the waste stream during the Clinical Waste 1134 recycled doubled from 1998 to 1999 as a fridges and freezers prior to destruction/use sorting process. The tonnage of material Confidential Waste 102 Some confidential waste is shredded result of new sites being operated by the for scrap (see Section 5). This impacted upon processed at Material Recovery Facilities and recycled/reused, the remainder incinerated. Company. For 2002 the amount recycled the handling of these appliances during 2002 during 2002 compared with previous years is + includes wastes processed at 3rd party sites or Onyx sites which do not fall under Hampshire Waste increased compared to previous years, and (fridges were sent to Holland for specialist shown in Figure 5. Since 1996 the tonnages *there is a residue after processing which has not been deducted from this figure. the recycling rate increased slightly compared treatment). handled by MRFs has greatly increased and ^some materials were sent to a MRF outside of Hampshire for processing due to the increased supply of material compared to MRF capacity. These tonnages are to 2001. plans for the development of a new MRF (see included in the figures here. Bonded asbestos is accepted at some sites Section 2.3.4) to improve handling capacity In addition to the materials shown in Figure 4, where it is stored in covered skips and then still further, are underway. gas bottles are removed from the waste sent to special disposal facilities. Containers stream as per legislation and taken away by for the segregation of Hazardous Household Volumes of recyclables collected increased Looking at the activities in more detail the volumes of waste and recyclables generated and the management of the sites, ensuring specialist firms. Cans are segregated out for Waste are anticipated to be in place at during 2002 and to enable processing of these tonnages handled by the Household Waste by these sites are dependant on the waste where possible as much material is recycling and white goods, such as old selected sites during 2003. additional materials prior to the new MRF Recycling Centres are shown in Figure 4. The and recyclables brought in by householders segregated out for recycling and re-use. electrical equipment, are sold for parts or to being on line, some materials were sent to a trade outlets for reconditioning. The future Effective management is vital to ensure the third party MRF. Waste Electrical and Electronic Directive and potential impacts resulting from the its implementation into the UK will impact on Company’s operations are minimised and this activity (see Section 5). With the correctly controlled. This is especially introduction of the ozone depleting important at the Material Recovery Facilities

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Figure 5: Quantities of waste Figure 6: Tonnages of waste Figure 8: Tonnages of Hampshire’s In total 813,451 tonnes of waste was landfilled 6.1.4 Examples of handled at The MRFs 1996-2002 composted by the Company waste disposed to Hampshire during 2002, with the majority of waste (tonnage for 2002 includes materials 1996-2002 Waste landfills (includes waste disposed of at the Paulsgrove, Efford and Blue new Targets processed at a third party MRF). disposed at Somerley, Bramshill Haze landfills. This is an increase on last In 2002 the transfer stations handled over and Objectives and Hook Lane landfill sites prior to year’s landfill disposal figure of 788,455. 80,000 356,000 tonnes of waste. As shown in Figure Target and Objective closure and at the Paulsgrove and - Composting 70,000 7 the transfer tonnages since 1998 vary Efford landfill sites). Facilities Recovery - Explore viable uses for 60,000 between 300,000 and 400,000 tonnes 6.1.3 Examples of the oversized residue produced from the 50,000 per year. 600,000 Targets and Objectives compost process in order to divert the 40,000 material from landfill. 60 500,000 progressed during 30,000 400,000 50 20,000 Target and Objective - Material Recovery 300,000 2002 10,000 40 Facilities - Recovery - Prior to March 2004 200,000 Target and Objective - Composting Facilities 0 increase recycling input levels from 66,000 30 100,000 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Leachate Management -Removal of leachate Tonnes tonnes p.a. to 136,000 tonnes p.a. Examples of products made from 0 20 generated during the composting process for The materials sorted from the Material recycled materials 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 use on agricultural land as soil conditioner. Recovery Facilities are sold in the market Thousands of tonnes p.a. 10 This will reduce the quantity of leachate place and recycled into new products. 0 The figures from 1997 to 2000 are believed to include transported for treatment and disposal. For example: 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 some commercial waste tonnages. The leachate from the composting process is Examples of Materials Received New Products Produced Figure 9: Tonnages of Hampshire’s Figure 7: Transfer loaded wastes waste landfilled via deliveries to due to be used as fertiliser on agricultural land Newspaper and magazines Newspaper, magazines during period 1998-2002 (includes other Onyx sites e.g. Gerrards from Autumn/Winter 2003. In the meantime Cardboard Liners, inserts for boxes waste handled by 3rd Party sites). Cross and third party sites: the leachate is treated at a licensed facility and Mixed paper Low grade card products Waste is landfilled at Hampshire Waste and the leachate lagoons are agitated to encourage greater evaporation and aeration. Steel food and drink cans Steel and tin plate sheeting the other Onyx landfills. For 2002 the waste tonnages handled by these landfills were 500,000 Aluminium drinks cans Aluminium drinks cans Target and Objective - Computer Hardware - very similar. 400,000 Identify and utilise a company to recycle Plastic bottles (High Density Containers, drainage systems 300,000 computer hardware in order to divert this Polyethylene - HDPE) 500,000 200,000 material from the waste stream Plastic bottles (Polyvinyl Chloride Floor tiles, plastic pipes 400,000 100,000 300,000 - PVC) 0 A batch of old computers has been sent to a 200,000 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Plastic bottles (Polyethylene Wadding for jackets, soft toys, company for recycling/reuse. Information was 100,000 435,400 419,300 321,000 308,300 364,957 406,647 Terephthalate) carpets, roofing felt Waste received to demonstrate that the computer hard 0 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 drives were cleared satisfactorily to ensure no information remained stored on them. In terms of the Company’s composting operations, during 2002 around 35,000 tonnes of Pro-Grow was produced and over 54,000 tonnes of green waste was diverted from the waste stream to the composting facilities (Figure 6). The tonnage dropped in 2001 because the Down End Composting Facility was not operated to its full capacity.The inputs to the site were reduced as a means of controlling odours generated during the composting process.

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 6.2 Air 6.3 Water 6.2.1 Potential Looking at impacts to air, environmental Target and Objective - Paulsgrove Landfill - 6.3.1 Potential Leachate generation A fuel tank survey has been completed for all impacts such as noise, dust pollution and Phase 1 and 2 of the landfill to be provided the tanks within Hampshire Waste to assess Significant visual impacts also need to be considered. with a permanent gas collection system to Significant Chemical storage and handling their compliance with the Control of Pollution control the emissions of landfill gas and to use (Oil Storage) Regulations 2001. The findings Environmental Effects Environmental Effects Control of surface waters/drainage systems Some key areas for consideration by the the gas for the generation of electricity. have been passed to the relevant managers in There are many gaseous air pollutants that Liquids can enter surface water and Company in terms of impacts to air are order for the necessary changes to be made, can effect air quality and these can combine groundwater causing contamination. Effluent Water usage therefore: The permanent gas extraction system at to aid in preventing water pollution. to contribute to more than one environmental discharges to water arise as many industrial Paulsgrove Landfill site is due to be installed Biocides use - pesticides, herbicides effect. Many gaseous emissions are the Landfill gas extraction and controls during 2003, once the final landfill levels have processes require water. Effluents are Target and Objective - Efford Landfill – see products of combustion of fossil fuels through, been reached.This was not completed in 2002 discharged to the public sewer system under a During 2002 the Hampshire Waste sites Section 6.4.3. Waste odours - composting, landfill for example, emissions from motor vehicles. because the landfill levels had not been system of consents from the local sewage consumed approximately 24,000 m3 of water Use of fossil fuels releases large amounts of company. Some effluents require pre- Construction and operational noise completed for these phases. which was used for domestic and operational 6.3.3 Examples of new carbon dioxide which is a greenhouse gas treatment e.g. aeration in lagoons. requirements. which contributes to global warming. (See Targets Dust and particulates 6.2.3 Examples of also Section 6.5 on Energy Recovery and Impacts on water do not only arise as a result and Objectives Energy Conservation). Transport emissions new Targets of contamination but also from water usage. 6.3.2 Examples of and Objectives Most companies receive their water from their Targets and Objectives Target and Objective - Gerrards Cross Transport fuel use - The Haulage department Process emissions local water company by a mains supply. If Landfill - Drainage - Prior to end of December diesel consumption in 2002 for undertaking Target and Objective - (see Section 6.6.3 there becomes excess demand for water this progressed during 2003 improve the surface water run off and waste collection disposal was approximately Controls are already in place to minimise Household Waste Recycling Centres waste can cause groundwater reservoirs to be 2002 drainage system of the plant storage area. 1800 m3 for 62 vehicles which covered these impacts however improvements can compaction). depleted and give rise to deterioration in river Target and Objective - Fuel Tanks - Ensure approximately 4,000,000 Km. always be made. water quality. that all fuel tanks belonging to the Company Other fuel use - The quantity of fuel delivered 6.2.2 Examples of Potential impacts on the water environment are assessed against the Control of Pollution for use in mobile plants and equipment used could arise through the following activities of (Oil Storage) Regulations 2001. on the Hampshire Waste sites during 2002 Targets and Objectives the Company: was approximately 700 m3. progressed during

The volume of landfill gas flare for the landfills 2002 Bramshill, Somerley and Hook Lane during Target and Objective - Refrigerants - Assess 6.4 Land and Nature Conservation 3 2002 is estimated at 4,719,404 Nm . The the types and quantities of refrigerants used in volume of gas recovered (electricity) for the cooling units on all sites against the EC Past impacts - e.g. contaminated land Scheme. This will comprise placement of a 2 landfills Bramshill, Paulsgrove and Somerley 6.4.1 Potential Regulation on Ozone Depleting Substances. km of bentonite cut off wall between the for 2002 is estimated at 20,780,903 Nm3.As Significant Sensitive receptors e.g. Sites of Special contaminated and the uncontaminated areas well as resulting from combustion processes Due to management changes and new staff Scientific Interest (SSSIs). and re-creation of the site contours. carbon dioxide and another greenhouse gas, the progress on assessing the refrigeration Environmental Effects methane, form the main gases generated units for compliance with the legislation has Throughout the development of new sites and (See also Section 6.7 Planning and The pollution management scheme within landfill sites. Landfill gas controls are been limited. Work on this is now to be the waste management activities undertaken Development) comprising 2 Kms of bentonite cut off wall legally required in order to reduce emissions undertaken during 2003. by the Company, consideration of the impacts between the contaminated and of this gas into the atmosphere. to nature, the landscape and the land itself are 6.4.2 Examples of uncontaminated areas of Efford Landfill was important. Some key areas for consideration completed in November 2002. by the Company include: Targets and Objectives progressed during 2002 Landfill aftercare Target and Objective - Efford Landfill - The Visual intrusion - e.g. building construction, old area of landfill will be subject to the landraising implementation of a Pollution Management

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 6.5 Energy Recovery and Energy Conservation 6.6 Transportation 6.5.1 Potential Hampshire Waste sites used approximately 6.5.2 Examples of 6.6.1 Potential 6.6.2 Examples of Target and Objective - Household Waste 1500 MWh of electricity during 2002. As well Recycling Centres – Prior to December 2003 Significant as using electricity, 33,923 MWh of electricity Targets and Objectives Significant Targets and Objectives conduct a feasibility study on the waste of Environmental Effects was exported from the Company’s landfill gas progressed during Environmental Effects progressed during artic trailers at HWRCs to increase the weight energy recovery scheme during 2002 and of green waste in each bin and therefore Production and consumption of energy 2002 A key impact from transportation is the impact 2002 further gas recovery schemes are being reduce vehicle movements. If successful causes large environmental impacts. The on air quality as a result of emissions released developed (see Section 2.3.7 Energy Target and Objective - Integra North Energy Target and Objective - Portsmouth MRF - extend the trial. majority of energy needed is supplied by fossil by the combustion of fuels. For this reason Recovery). In addition once the Energy Recovery Incinerator - To achieve electricity Undertake a feasibility study to examine the fuels e.g. oil and natural gas, which are non transportation impacts air are covered here as Recovery Incinerators are operational these generation of 7 MW from the combustion of transportation of waste from the site by rail. Target and Objective - Alton MRF - Complete renewable. The combustion process used to well as other impacts associated with will also generate electricity. For details of fuel waste. Study to be completed by 31st December 2003. a feasibility study by May 2005 with regard to produce energy from these materials results in transportation. Key areas to be considered by consumption see Section 6.2. on impacts the possibility of a rail link with the Alton MRF emissions to the atmosphere with local and the Company as a result of their transportation to Air. The Integra North Energy Recovery Discussions are ongoing with regards to the which is currently being developed. If this global implications. Incinerator is currently in the commissioning activities include: rail link to the site. Plans are underway to proves feasible paper and other recyclables phase and is due to be handed over to secure the land close to the MRF for use as a could be transported by rail. Integrated Pollution Prevention Control Fig 10: Amount of Electricity Transporting products generated from landfill gas in MWh Hampshire Waste in May 2003. The facility is rail head. Directive 96/61/EC energy efficiency on target to produce the electricity generation from 1998 to 2002 (Hampshire Transporting waste requirement is in place to minimise pollution of 7 MW. arising from energy consumption by industrial Waste landfills) 6.6.3 Examples of Route planning processes. There is a need to reduce energy new Targets 6.5.3 Examples of consumption, improve energy efficiency and Driver training 33,923 and Objectives use renewable sources of energy. The new Targets Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations and Objectives Vehicle servicing Target and Objective - Household Waste specify that installations use energy efficiently Recycling Centres Waste Compaction - For and it is taken into account when determining Target and Objective - Integra South West Local highway network impacts 2003 conduct a feasibility study on the use of use of BAT (Best Available Technology). Energy Recovery Incinerator - To achieve compaction machinery at these sites to 17,579 17,223 electricity generation of 15 MW by 2005. Computer software is used for monitoring fuel increase the weight of material in each bin and 15,425 Energy recovery and energy conservation 14,746 consumption and a number of other therefore reduce vehicle movements. If reduce impacts to the environment from Target and Objective - Integra South East procedures are in place in the Management successful, install compaction units at the gaseous emissions etc. and reduce the use of Energy Recovery Incinerator - To achieve System to control Haulage activities in order to recycling centres which have the necessary non-renewable fuel sources (see Section 6.2 electricity generation of 15 MW by 2005. minimise impacts to the environment (see space and infrastructure. Air and Section 6.6 Transportation). Key areas Section 2.3.1). for consideration by the Company are 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 therefore:

Energy use e.g. fuel consumption

Energy recovery e.g. landfill gas electricity generation schemes

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 6.8.2 Targets and An Approved Suppliers List is in place which Target and Objective - Composting Facilities 6.7 Planning and Development details those contractors and suppliers who - Fail Design - In conjunction with the shredder Objectives have provided satisfactory evidence as to their manufacture develop the design (e.g. metal Where practicable, the design materials 6.7.1 Potential 6.7.2 Targets and capabilities to undertake future similar work. alloy, shape of the fails to reduce wear rate and other equipment are derived from Purchasing and contractor or supplier The performance of every design consultant, and workable life span. Due for completion in Significant Objectives sustainable sources procurement is an area where improvements are continually being made to obtain contractor and supplier is regularly reviewed November 2003 Environmental Effects No specific environmental Targets and Ensuring throughout the construction that information from suppliers and contractors and depending on these reviews, the Objectives have been set for the planning and The Company has commissioned the building any Company employee and regarding their health and safety, quality and Approved Supplier List can be altered. development aspects of the Company. Instead of a number of different waste facilities and in subcontractors carry out their environmental credentials. The Company this is controlled through detailed procedures For the employment of contractors a each case development controls have had to responsibilities in accordance with policy is where practicable, to purchase goods that consider the environmental implications Contractor Certificate is required to be be considered. Some facilities have environmental legislation and services which are considered to be less taking into account the Company’s completed to confirm they understand the undergone Environmental Impact environmentally depleting. Environmental Policy. Areas considered conditions covering health and safety, quality Assessments as part of the planning Where practicable, facilities are designed include but are not limited to the following: and environmental aspects which are to be requirements in order to assess the potential to be energy efficient and produce fewer In general no specific Targets and Objectives adhered to. impacts arising as a result of the emissions and waste. are set in terms of purchasing and contractor Compliance with environmental developments proposed. or supplier procurement. There are however legislation as a result of any impacts from All materials delivered are inspected for In terms of site selection for development, the exceptions to this, for example, a target and the facility damage, completeness and compliance with The potential significant environmental effects suitability of the site is assessed taking into objective has been set with regard of materials the order requested. Materials which are vary depending on the type of development account the location, accessibility, used by the composting facilities. This is Ensuring the proposed location is accepted, are handled, stored and issued to proposed and the site location. In each case neighbourhood, existing structure, surface detailed at the end of this section. environmentally acceptable to the provide traceability and prevent deterioration, the Company’s development planning process area, services available, planning suitability, regulation authorities damage or loss. Storage areas are inspected is critical in considering impacts to site surveys and ground conditions. During tendering procedures the for suitability and items with a life expectancy the environment. documentation where applicable is worded to include provisions for a preference for: are checked to ensure compliance.

Companies certified to ISO 14001 or Environmental benefit alone is not necessarily operate to a similar Environmental the deciding factor in the selection of goods 6.8 Purchasing and Contractors Management System; and services. Where there is clearly an environmental benefit, the reduced risk of 6.8.1 Potential The potential environmental effects are The environmental emissions associated Goods that are considered to be less harm to users, impacts of long term energy dependent on the type of goods or services with a particular product or, hazardous and less environmentally savings or other savings, and whether the Significant being purchased. Impacts for consideration depleting than alternative materials; goods or services are for an environmentally Environmental Effects may for example include: Expertise of contractors who operate sensitive project, are examined before a environmental practices which could The right to exclude companies from decision is reached. The environmental impact of the Company’s The purchasing of materials which have minimise the environmental effects of a tendering if they are known to have activities can be reduced by selective been recycled or reused to reduce the particular project or service. broken environmental legislation. purchasing practice. The purchasing function use of raw materials, of the Company is controlled by the Onyx Environmental Group through the Purchasing Department of Hampshire Waste.

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 FUTURE REPORTING AND feedback

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 summary

The main activities or type of sites operated by The Company Targets and Objectives cover a In terms of energy recovery systems 33,923 the Company include waste transportation, variety of sites and activities as well as a range MWh of electricity was exported from the Household Waste Recycling Centres, Transfer of environmental impacts. The Targets and landfill gas power generation schemes which Stations, Materials Recovery Facilities, Objectives are either set to reduce a negative is a significant increase on last year. The Composting Sites, Landfills and Energy environmental impact or to expand on the Company is now working on completing Recovery Facilities. positive ones. further energy recovery projects using landfill gas. Energy recovery will also take place via Over the year construction of the Integra North During 2002 the Company handled combustion of waste in 3 energy recovery Energy Recovery Facility progressed approximately 870,000 tonnes of waste incinerators two of which are currently under significantly and the construction of the Integra compared to around 846,000 tonnes in 2001 construction. South West Energy Recovery Facility (figure excludes transfer station tonnage to commenced. Demolition of the old redundant avoid double counting). 169,000 tonnes of The Company recognises its activities have an Portsmouth Incinerator progressed and the materials were recycled an increase from last environmental impact and where practicable development of the new Transfer station and year. Looking separately at the different action is taken in order to reduce the impacts MRF site near Alton began. Each of these Company activities: through continual improvement. facilities once completed will have a significant impact on the volumes of recyclables and Over 54,000 tonnes of green waste was waste which can be processed within the channelled through the composting County. process generating approximately 35,000 tonnes of soil conditioner The Company’s aims are to provide an environmentally responsible integrated waste Approximately 72,676 tonnes were management service and as part of this all of processed through the Material Recovery the Company’s sites are certified to the ISO Facilities 14001 Environmental Standard as well as the 118,388 tonnes were processed through ISO 9001 Quality Standard. Continual the Household Waste Recycling Centres improvement of the management and (of which 61,895 tonnes were recycled) operation of the Company’s activities is pursued in order to minimise the impact on the 813,451 tonnes were handled through environment. This is undertaken through the landfill sites Company’s Management System by environmental awareness training, site audits 356,221 tonnes were handled by the and inspections, monitoring, a non transfer stations. conformance and complaints procedure and the setting up of quality and environmental Targets and Objectives that are updated on an annual basis.

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 bibliography

DEFRA 2002

The Waste Incineration (England and Wales) Regulations 2002.

DEFRA 2002

The Landfill (England and Wales) Regulations 2002.

DETR 2001

General Guidelines on Environmental Reporting Consultation Draft.

DETR 2001a

The Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001 No.2954. The Stationery Office Limited.

DETR 2000

Waste Strategy 2000 for England and Wales Part 1. HMSO.

EC 2000a

Regulation (EC) No.2037/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 June 2000 on substances that deplete the ozone layer amended by Regulation (EC) No.2038/2000 and Regulation (EC) No.2039/2000. Official Journal of the European Communities (05L244,29.9.2000p.1).

EC 2000b

Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment. Brussels, 13.6.2000 com (2000) 347 Final. Commission of the European Communities.

EC 1999

Council Directive 1999/31 EC of 26 April 1999 on the landfill of waste. Official Journal of the European Communities L182, 16/07/1999 p0001-0019.

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Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 Hampshire Waste Environmental Report 2002 APPENDIX 1

List of Hampshire Waste Sites and Activities

Clinical Transfer Stations Landfill Sites MARCHWOOD BRAMSHILL [Closed] Bury Road, Marchwood, Southampton SO4 4UD Plough Lane, Eversley, Hampshire OTTERBOURNE EFFORD Poles Lane, Otterbourne, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 2EA Milford Road, Pennington, Lymington, SO41 9BX PORTSMOUTH HOOK LANE [Closed] Old Incinerator Site, Quartremaine Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5QH Warsash, Hampshire SO31 9HG PAULSGROVE Composting Facilities Port Way, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4UD CHILBOLTON DOWN SOMERLEY [Closed] Heath House Estate, Chilbolton, Stockbridge, Hants, SO20 6BU Somerley Tipping Site, Somerley, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 3QE DOWN END Down End Road, Fareham, Hants, PO16 8TR Material Recovery Facilities [MRF] LITTLE BUSHYWARREN PORTSMOUTH MRF Little Bushywarren Lane, Herriard, Basingstoke, Hants RG25 2NS Old Incinerator Site, Quartremaine Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5QH

Energy Recovery Facilities Transfer Stations INTEGRA NORTH ERF (under construction) ANDOVER INTEGRA SOUTH EAST ERF (under construction) Harewood Forest Industrial Estate, A303, Longparish, Andover, Hampshire SP11 7AQ INTEGRA SOUTH WEST ERF (under construction) FARNBOROUGH [Rushmoor] Eelmoor Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 7QN Haulage LYMINGTON HAVANT Marsh Lane, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9BX Harts Farm Way, Havant, Hants, PO9 1JN MARCHWOOD, Household Waste Recycling Centres Bury Road, Marchwood, Southampton SO4 4UD OTTERBOURNE ALDERSHOT HWRC Poles Lane, Otterbourne, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 2EA Ivy Road, North Lane, Aldershot, GU12 4TX ANDOVER HWRC List of other Onyx Sites Used Shepherds Spring Lane, Andover, SP10 4DN BLUE HAZE LANDFILL BASINGSTOKE HWRC Verwood Road, Ringwood, Hampshire BH3 3QE Wade Road, Basingstoke, RG24 8PN SOUTHELIGH LANDFILL CHAPEL HWRC Emsworth Common Road, Havant Hampshire PO9 3QE Endle Road, Chapel, Southampton, SO14 5F2 NETLEY LANDFILL EELMOOR RD CA Portsmouth Road, Woolston, Netley, Southampton, Hampshire SO31 8BT Eelmoor Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7QN GERRARDS CROSS LANDFILL HARTLEY WINTNEY HWRC Wapsey Wood Landfill Site, Oxford Rd, Gerrards Cross, Bucks SL1 8TE Springwell Lane, Hartley Wintney, RG27 8BW SPRINGFIELD LANDFILL, Springfield Farm, Broad Lane, LYMINGTON HWRC (Efford) Beaconsfield, Bucks HP9 1XD Milford Road, Pennington, Lymington, SO41 9BX MARCHWOOD HWRC Normandy Way, Marchwood, SO40 4PB NETLEY HWRC Grange Road, Netley, SO31 8GD PAULSGROVE HWRC Port Way, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4UD SOMERLEY HWRC Verwood Road, Ringwood Forest, BH24 3QE

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