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The site will also generate general domestic waste (for example, food and
packaging) and office waste (mainly paper). The quantities of general waste
generated during the operation will be relatively small because of the small
numbers of staff employed on each shift.
The incorrect disposal of these wastes could result in contamination of surface
water and ground water resources and soils, which could have negative
impacts on ecosystem functioning and also on human health for those living
close to the dump sites. The disposal of wastes at existing dumpsites will
exacerbate associated environmental problems such as windblown litter,
vermin and other disease vectors. There are also health impacts related to the
direct contact of waste scavengers with the disposed waste.
Impact Significance
The impacts during operation are likely to be experienced beyond the Project
site and the immediate surroundings and are therefore considered to be
regional. The impacts will be permanent, and they may persist after the
operational phase. The impact magnitude is considered to be moderate.
The sensitivity of the receptors is considered to be low as the receptors will be
able to adapt with relative ease and maintain pre-impact status as the volumes
of waste are very low.
The overall impacts during operation are therefore assessed to be minor prior
to the implementation of mitigation measures.
7.8.3 Impact Description and Significance: Decommissioning
A variety of different types of wastes will be generated by the
decommissioning and demolition of infrastructure and buildings. These
wastes include machinery, metal (mainly ferrous) and demolition waste
including rubble and used concrete.
It may be possible to sell much of the redundant machinery and electrical
equipment, including cabling, from the power plant. Equipment that it is not
possible to sell for reuse elsewhere will probably be sold for scrap. The
majority of the ferrous metals could be sold for scrap.
Lubricating, hydraulic and transformer oils from machinery, fuel and
chemical containers and sludge residues may need to be removed prior to
transport and disposal of the machinery. The incorrect handling and disposal
of these wastes may result in the contamination of soils and water resources.
Demolition wastes will comprise mainly inert materials from the fabric of the
buildings but will also include wood, plastics, metals. It is possible to recycle
demolition waste (rubble etc) if there is a suitable construction project or road
building scheme nearby. If there are no such projects that can utilise the
rubble, it may be possible to use it to form access roads or as daily cover for
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