Since this document will be distributed to a diverse selection of communities with a wide
variety of tannery waste production volumes and types, the magnitude of tannery waste
problems, and, thus, the communities abilities to treat and dispose of the waste will differ
drastically. Hopefully, communities and tanning facilities will benefit from reading this booklet
and will.
General Index
Waste treatment
Waste Disponsal
Resolution
Recommendations
References
List of tables
Resolution (Adapted from Draft Waste Oils Report)
Ultimately, this booklet seeks to guide local officials and tanning and finishing facility
owners/operators towards treatment and disposal methods which minimize environmental and
health risks However, if this booklet manages to raise the level of awareness surrounding
tannery wastes. It will have achieved a measure of success. At the very least, it is hoped that
this booklet will encourage community leaders and facility management to examine tannery
waste production, treatment and disposal practices and di
sposal practices and explore future options.;
Recommendations
The most recommended methods of waste management, in order of decreasing preference are
: waste reduction, re-use and recovery of process inputs and waste products, treatment of
waste to reduce volumes and toxicity, and lastly, disposal of waste to minimize negative
impacts on human health and the environment.
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