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Unit 3 Managing Waste Disposal
LOs & Assessment Criteria What you need to do

3.1 Different types and sources of waste

3.1.1 Identify the different types of waste produced by organisations

3.1.2 Describe the sources of waste produced by your own organisation or department

3.2 Waste Disposal

3.2.1 Describe the different methods of waste disposal

3.2.2 Explain the environmental impact of the different methods of waste disposal

3.2.3 Identify the legal aspects of waste disposal

3.3 Reducing the environmental impact

3.3.1 Describe how waste products could be reduced in your department or organisation

3.3.2 Identify waste from your department or organisation that could be re-used or recycled

3.3.3 Explain how a waste reduction and recycling scheme could be introduced and staff initiatives encouraged

3.3.4 Carry out a waste management audit in your own organisation or department

Suggested Activities

Carry out a waste audit to include:
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Complete a plant mark exercise and evaluate current waste disposal measures 3.1.1/3.2.1/3.3.4

Make a suggestion for improving waste disposal, following discussion with colleagues. 3.3.1/3.3.2/3.3.3/

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