Division BAT 41 In order to reduce the quantity of waste sent for disposal, especially of hazardous waste, BAT is to use the techniques (a) and (b) and one or both of the techniques (c) and (d) given below.
United Kingdom
| Technique | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | Removal of debris prior to treatment | Debris (e.g. sawdust, woodchips) is removed from the surface of the wood/wood products before treatment. |
| (b) | Recovery and reuse of waxes and oils | When waxes or oils are used for impregnation, surplus waxes or oils from the impregnation process are recovered and reused. |
| (c) | Bulk delivery of treatment chemicals | Delivery of treatment chemicals in tanks to reduce the amount of packaging. |
| (d) | Use of reusable containers | Reusable containers used for treatment chemicals (e.g. intermediate bulk containers) are returned to the supplier for reuse. |