ENVIRONMENTAL FINAL GOVERNING STANDARDS ITALY

ITALY - 6 Hazardous Waste
environment). Proper disposal effectively mitigates hazards to human health and the
environment.
C6.2.10. DLA. Defense Logistics Agency
C6.2.11. Hazardous Constituent. A chemical compound that is listed by name in Appendix
A or possesses the characteristics described in Appendix B.1 or is listed on the USEUCOM
Waste List.
C6.2.12. Hazardous Urban Waste. A sub-category of urban waste identified as hazardous
in the USEUCOM Waste List or by Municipal authorities that includes:
C6.2.12.1. Mercury, nickel-cadmium, and lithium batteries from household appliances
C6.2.12.2. Fluorescent lights
C6.2.12.3. Pesticides
C6.2.12.4. Photographic chemicals
C6.2.12.5. Solvents
C6.2.12.6. Acids
C6.2.12.7. Discarded equipment containing chlorofluorcarbons
C6.2.12.8. Non-edible oil and fat
C6.2.12.9. Paints, inks, adhesives and resins containing dangerous substances
C6.2.12.10. Detergents containing dangerous substances
C6.2.12.11. Cytotoxic and cytostatic medicines
C6.2.12.12. Electrical and electronic equipment
C6.2.12.13. Wood containing dangerous substances
C6.2.12.14. Any container labeled with “T” (toxic) and/or “F” (flammable) sold for
private use only (from households)
C6.2.13. Hazardous Waste (HW). Any waste identified as hazardous in the USEUCOM
Waste List or presenting 1 or more hazardous properties and containing constituents in
concentrations at or above the thresholds listed in Appendix B.1.
C6.2.14. Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point (HWAP). A shop, site, or other work
center where hazardous wastes are accumulated until removed to a Temporary Waste Storage
Area (TWSA) or Waste Storage Area (WSA), or shipped for treatment or disposal. An HWAP
may be used to accumulate no more than 208 liters (55 gallons) of hazardous waste or 1 liter (1
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