Waste disposal policies

The College has developed a number of policies for the disposal of wastes, both environmental and hazardous. Its Hazardous Waste policies are intended to comply with the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 which came into effect on 16 July 2005.

The College registered with the Environment Agency on 17 June 2005 - Registration No NAJ141 (SIC code 80.30/2) - in accordance with the regulations.

The following schedule lists surplus and waste items, identifies a policy number and outlines that policy. Guidance for Members of College and staff is given along with any procedures to be followed.

The College is grateful for the input of its Environmental Officer and Green Team in the development of these policies.

Environmental Wastes

Cookers E01

Accumulated in maintenance yard are cleared by recycling contractors EMR or others by the load.

College porters are responsible for the placing of these items in designated areas for collection.

Glass E02

Bell bottle banks have been removed; City Council wheel bins in place in 3 locations

Members of College and staff have access to these bins

Paper E03

Paper - newspapers E03

Paper - shredded E03

Paper skip in kitchen outhouse, Garford Road houses and North Car Park

Members of College and staff have access to these bins

Cans E04

Council wheel bins for cans are in place in 3 locations

Members of College and staff have access to these bins

Cardboard E05

The College works with the City Council for Recycling.

Cardboard should be crushed and placed in the large blue 'wheelie' bins with the College bin areas.

Clothes E06

The College recommends the various charity shops to be found in local shopping centres. Some recyling centres provide skips.

The College makes no special provision for this waste

Edible oil & fat E07

The College stores up waste oil and fat and it is recycled via an external contractor emptying the oil pits quarterly.

Furniture - for re-use E08.1

If condition is appropriate it is recommended that such items should be offered to charity shops, or advertised on websites such as Oxford Freecycle

The College cannot arrange for disposal of the personal furniture of members of College or staff

Furniture - fabric components E08.2

Furniture - metal components E08.2

If furniture not suitable for charitable disposal, it is recommended that the item should be broken up and disposed of appropriately in bin areas or given to maintenance or the head gardener for use on the annual bonfire as appropriate.

The Housekeeping Manager will direct College porters on appropriate disposal

Furniture - wooden components E09

Dispose through garden waste compound

The agreement of the Head Gardener should be sought on each occasion, and instructions followed

Municipal waste E10

ODS waste bins are provided in the North Car Park, Kitchen loading area, Garford Road, Annexe

Members of College and staff have access to these bins

Plastics E10

Disposal as Municipal Waste in the bin areas for the City Council (ODS) to collect

Members of College and staff have access to these bins

Green waste E11

Composting, bonfire or skip solutions managed by Head Gardener

allotment holders use composting facilities provided, but should not use College skips without the consent of the Head Gardener

 

Food waste E12

Food waste should be bagged in compostible bags/containers and disposed of via the North Car Park or Kitchen Loading Bay Bin areas in the Red Bins, where it will be taken by Oxford City Council for use. Do not leave food waste in other bins, this is to prevent waste.

Hazardous Wastes

Aerosols H01

Batteries - small H01

Cleaners - corrosive; concentrate H01

Cleaners - irritant; concentrate H01

Paint - in part/un-used containers H01

Pesticide containers and concentrates H01

Toxic chemicals H01

Photographic and Dark Room chemical concentrates H01

Note: Thames Water Authority has confirmed that it does not require the College to hold a Certificate for the discharge of small amounts of diluted photographic waste liquids from manual wet benches [26 July 2005]

Individuals wishing to dispose of hazardous substances and spent containers should contact the home bursary team (Home Bursar - Wolfson College <home.bursar@wolfson.ox.ac.uk>).

Any combination of the following wastes should be given to the home bursary team to dispose of correctly: Aerosols, Alkaline Batteries, small Lead Acid Batteries, Lithium Batteries, Ni-Cd Batteries, NiMH Batteries, Acid Descalers, Photochemicals, Solvents, Thinners, small Toner Cartridges, Oil Filters, Oil Tins, Paints, Cleaning Chemicals, Adhesives, Caustic Soda, Resins, and Contaminated Wipes Rags and Absobents.

 

Members of College or staff wishing to dispose of hazardous chemicals should contact the Head Gardener or Estates Manager before attempting any disposal

Petroleum & oils H02

Head Gardener operates a disposal scheme

Members of College or staff wishing to dispose of petrolium or oils should contact the Head Gardener or Estates Manager before attempting any disposal. The generation of such wastes on College property is strongly discouraged

Batteries - vehicle H04

A suitable designated location is provided in the maintenance yard; appropriate disposal will be arranged by maintenance staff.

Members of College or staff wishing to dispose of vehicle batteries should contact the Estates Manager before attempting any disposal. The abandonment of batteries on College property is strongly discouraged

Computer equipment H05

Televisions Radios etc H05

Faulty/untested electrical equipment H05

Such equipment will be taken by arrangement with IT/Housekeeping Department staff and stored for periodic disposal through approved recylcers.

A suitable location is provided for such storage on site but should only be accessed by approved staff.

Toner and ink cartridges H06

Toners kits etc should be placed in the storage area in the photocopy room behind the Lodge.

The Lodge Manager is responsible for disposal of these items into an appropriate recycling scheme.

Refridgerators H07

Microwave ovens H07

These are accumulated in a designated area maintenance by College porters and are cleared through recyclers by the load, along with cookers.

Flourescent tubes H08

Tubes are collected in batches by the replacement supplier for disposal under an exchange scheme

The Estates Manager is responsible for this scheme

In the event of a new hazardous waste being identified contact should be made with the Estates Manager to seek advice on disposal.

The College is always prepared to consider appropriate and cost-effective provision of recycling schemes.