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Camilty Wind Farm
• Oil Wastes - Disposal of oil and any accumulation of fuel residues in the bunded
refuelling area will be disposed of in accordance with the Environmental Protection
(Duty of Care) Regulations 1991 (as amended) (Duty of Care Regulations) by a
suitably licensed or permitted facility.
• Packaging - Most packaging materials will be returned to manufacturers, including
cable drums and pallets.
• Wastes Not Otherwise Specified - Any septic tank systems will be emptied by licensed
carriers in line with Duty of Care requirements.
4.6.20 In addition, the contractor will be obliged to comply with a number of guiding principles in
relation to the effective management of wastes:
• Storage and handling of waste site - Operatives will segregate different waste types to
maximise potential for re-use. Waste containers will be clearly marked with intended
content. Only containers suitable for contents will be used to minimise risk of
accidental spillages and leaks. Covers and bunds will be provided to prevent
evaporation and spillage of wastes, and to ensure that wastes cannot be blown away.
• Care will be taken to dispose of waste arising in accordance with the Environmental
Protection Act 1990 (as amended) and the Duty of Care Regulations (as amended).
Waste leaving the site will be accompanied by a waste transfer note or special waste
consignment note that records the description of the waste, its current holder, the
person collecting it and its destination.
• Reducing, reusing and recycling - Operative will reuse and recycle wastes generated
on-site whenever possible.
Operation
4.6.21 Wind turbines produce very limited pollutants or waste emissions. However, there will be a
small amount of waste associated with the operation of the proposed wind farm. This is likely
to be restricted to waste associated with the substation compound from employees and
visiting contractors, storage of chemicals/ fuel, septic tank sludge and waste oils from, for
example, gearbox maintenance.
4.6.22 Sludge from one closed on-site septic tank will be collected by an authorised carrier and
disposed of at a consented wastewater treatment works.
Decommissioning
4.6.23 It is anticipated that waste generated during decommissioning will be similar to that
generated during construction. However, the decommissioning and disposal of end-of-life
turbines will generate a greater amount of waste. Many of the components of end-of-life
turbines are likely to be recyclable.
4.6.24 The-end-of-life scenario for turbine disposal cannot be accurately predicted. However,
turbines will be disposed of in accordance with industry best practice at the time. If there is
potential for recycling components, these will be clearly identified in the decommissioning
plan.
Soils and Peat
4.6.25 Some soils and peat will be extracted from the access route track, hardstanding areas, cable
trenches and turbine bases (up to 3 m at the turbine bases as in Appendix 13.2). In addition
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