What is the waste code??
Waste Code is a system used in Thailand to manage waste efficiently, especially in industries that release various types of waste, such as chemical factories, agricultural factories, or construction activities.
This system plays an important role in the supervision and management of waste to protect the environment. The waste numbering system has 6 digits which help to clearly classify waste based on its origin and characteristics to facilitate waste management and disposal in accordance with standards and legal requirements.
See all code numbers here >> Ministry of Industry Announcement on the Management of Waste or Unused Materials 2023
Meaning of waste code numbers 6 digits
This 6-digit waste code is divided into three main sections to allow detailed identification of the waste type as follows:
- The principle 1-2 It is a broad classification of waste, such as waste from production processes in industrial plants, construction, agriculture, or from mining. For example, code 01 is waste from mining and code 02 is waste from agriculture. See more details below.
- The principle 3-4 It identifies the activity or process that is the source of the waste, such as wastewater treatment, metal production, oil refining, textile dyeing, or crop pruning. This more detailed source identification allows for the identification of steps that require special control in the manufacturing process.
- The principle 5-6 It is used to identify specific characteristics of waste, such as physical state (solid, liquid or gas), chemical composition (heavy metals, toxic organic substances) or hazardous properties (flammable, corrosive, carcinogenic). This information is then used to select an appropriate waste management or disposal method.
Example of a 6-digit waste code, Category 01 Waste from exploration, mining, quarrying and mineral conditioning.
See all code numbers here >> Ministry of Industry Announcement on the Management of Waste or Unused Materials 2023
Usage of waste code numbers 6 principles in the industrial sector
In the industrial sector, waste management is a complex and important issue, especially for factories that emit various types of waste.
The use of a 6-digit waste code helps to make management and control more efficient, especially when requesting permission to remove waste from the factory through the system. i-industry It can help control as follows:
- Systematic waste management The 6-digit waste categorization standardizes waste management and makes it easy to track and trace. Companies can record information on the types and quantities of waste generated, which can be used to plan for appropriate waste disposal, treatment or recycling.
- Waste emission control The responsible inspection and control agencies can use this system to track and supervise the discharge of waste from factories or various establishments by clearly identifying the source of waste, enabling them to enforce environmental laws and set control measures properly to prevent the discharge of pollutants that may be harmful to health and the environment.
- Waste treatment and disposal The 6-digit waste code can help in selecting the appropriate treatment method, such as incineration, landfill, biological processes or chemical treatment. It can also identify the types of waste that can be reused or recycled to reduce the amount of waste that needs to be disposed of.
- Material and resource planning Good waste management reduces the amount of material that is wasted and improves the efficiency of resource use. A 6-digit waste code helps identify materials that can be reused or processes that may need to be improved to reduce waste generation, resulting in more efficient resource use.
- Reporting and auditing by government agencies Environmental regulators can use the information from the 6-digit waste number to inspect and report on waste management at various establishments. This systematic inspection will help ensure compliance with legal requirements and reduce the risk of environmental impacts.
Conclusion
Waste coding system plays an important role in industrial waste management by helping to standardize and systematically manage waste. Identifying waste types with clear numerical codes helps control and treatment to be effective.
Continued promotion of this system and its adaptation to changes in technology and production processes will help to enhance the sustainability of waste management and reduce environmental impacts in the long run.
SSC Oil Co., Ltd. is pleased to provide advice on 6-digit waste disposal codes. We also provide waste disposal services for all types of oil and deteriorated acids and bases in accordance with the law.
SSC Oil Co., Ltd. offers waste disposal services by a team of specialized experts who are ready to provide services 24 hours a day to take care of and manage waste in various industries professionally and legally.
To ensure that customers are assured that waste is disposed of using the proper disposal method according to the type of waste, we provide disposal services for all types of oil.
Such as coolant oil, coolant oil, used oil, oil contaminated with water, deteriorated oil, and disposal of deteriorated chemicals such as hydrochloric acid HCl, sulfuric acid H2SO4, nitric acid HNO3 and caustic soda.
