Collection of dangerous urban wastes [articol]

Abstract

The authors of this memoir propose to make a general presentation of the dangerous waste that can be generated in a household. This waste represents a source of pollution, but it can be easily eliminated by the separate waste collection. The most frequent wastes in this category are those deriving from chemical substances, such as: varnishes and paints, pesticides, chemical solvents or pharmaceutical substances. Usually, they are neglected and disposed together with the other solid household wastes, as their quantity is small. The case study conducted refers to pharmaceutical wastes, (expired medicines), that we have in our homes. We chose these wastes because in most European countries the law stipulates the correct way to collect and neutralize them.