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Contaminated sites policy framework [2023]

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This document presents the Government of Alberta's policy framework for the management of contaminated sites. It applies when developing and assessing options for management of contaminated lands... More ≫

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This document presents the Government of Alberta's policy framework for the management of contaminated sites. It applies when developing and assessing options for management of contaminated lands in Alberta.

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Car wash sump wastes : industry practices fact sheet

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Describes industry practices for the management of sump wastes. from car wash bays or similar operations are accepted at Class II landfills for management, irrigation, or dust suppression purposes.

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Financial security for waste facilities

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This fact sheet provides clarification on how financial security for waste management facilities is evaluated. Owners of waste management facilities must provide financial security before... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides clarification on how financial security for waste management facilities is evaluated. Owners of waste management facilities must provide financial security before starting operations or reclaiming their facilities.

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Hazardous waste / hazardous recyclables facility contacts list

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A listing of contact information for Alberta facilities with an Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) approval to manage hazardous waste / hazardous recyclables.

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Hazardous waste manifests and recycle dockets : update

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Explains changes made in 2014 to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Canada) that affect the form of the Manifest and the Recycle Dockets used by generators, carriers and receivers... More ≫

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Explains changes made in 2014 to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Canada) that affect the form of the Manifest and the Recycle Dockets used by generators, carriers and receivers of hazardous waste and hazardous recyclables in Alberta. The changes also affect the Movement Documents used for the importation and exportation of hazardous waste and hazardous recyclables into and out of Alberta.

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Contaminated sites policy framework [2014]

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This document presents the Government of Alberta's policy framework for the management of contaminated sites. It applies when developing and assessing options for management of contaminated lands... More ≫

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This document presents the Government of Alberta's policy framework for the management of contaminated sites. It applies when developing and assessing options for management of contaminated lands in Alberta.

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Car wash sump wastes : acceptable industry practices [2012]

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Describes Acceptable Industry Practices (AIP) for the management of sump wastes. from car wash bays or similar operations are accepted at Class II landfills for management, irrigation, or dust... More ≫

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Describes Acceptable Industry Practices (AIP) for the management of sump wastes. from car wash bays or similar operations are accepted at Class II landfills for management, irrigation, or dust suppression purposes.

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Used oil as dust suppressant : acceptable industry practices

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Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development has regulated used lubricating oils and undrained lube oil filters since the early 1990's. In Alberta, used lube oil and undrained oil... More ≫

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Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development has regulated used lubricating oils and undrained lube oil filters since the early 1990's. In Alberta, used lube oil and undrained oil filters are classified as hazardous waste (Waste Type 201) or hazardous recyclables. As such, these wastes/recyclables have to be directed to approved hazardous waste management or recycling facilities.

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Aerosol cans : acceptable industry practices

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Describes Acceptable Industry Practices (AIP) for management of aerosol cans. The Alberta User Guide for Waste Managers (Guide) identifies non-empty aerosol cans as hazardous waste depending on... More ≫

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Describes Acceptable Industry Practices (AIP) for management of aerosol cans. The Alberta User Guide for Waste Managers (Guide) identifies non-empty aerosol cans as hazardous waste depending on the characteristics and percentage by mass of the compressed gases in the aerosol can.

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Disposal of pesticide waste

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There are approximately 100 permanent pesticide container collection sites located throughout the province to collect empty and rinsed non-returnable plastic and metal pesticide containers. The... More ≫

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There are approximately 100 permanent pesticide container collection sites located throughout the province to collect empty and rinsed non-returnable plastic and metal pesticide containers. The sites are not to be used for the disposal of pesticide concentrate or other refuse. Empty bags that contained granular pesticides contaminated cardboard packaging or plastic liners should be disposed at a Class II landfill. Clean cardboard boxes and container booklets should be recycled.

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