COC CLS - Healthy Safety Environment - NIKE, Inc. - The Journey

SOLID WASTE
iv. Nike Sponsored Programs
v. Down Cycling
vi. Energy Recovery
vii. Landfill
viii. Responsible Incineration
2. POLICIES & PROCEDURES—Each facility must develop and implement procedures that include, as a
minimum, the following:
a. An inventory of all streams of solid waste. The inventory must include types of waste, quantities
generated, recycling options and rates, and names and locations of disposal facilities.
b. Solid waste minimization program. Preference must be given to waste prevention, followed by
waste reduction.
c. Segregation of waste into reusable, recoverable, recyclable and non-recyclable categories.
Clean, dedicated containers must be provided for each of these waste categories.
d. Hazardous and solid waste must be segregated.
e. Solid waste storage locations must be covered and secured, and the surfaces must be
impermeable.
f. Transport and disposal companies must be licensed or authorized to transport and dispose of
solid waste.
g. Records of solid waste disposal must be kept.
h. Onsite burning or disposal of solid waste will only be allowed with approval and a permit from
the applicable regulatory agencies.
3. TRAINING—
Solid Waste Awareness: All employees must receive awareness training. Training must include:
Descriptions of all solid waste streams.
General techniques for waste minimization.
Solid Waste Management: Employees whose work involves solid waste handling, such as
maintenance and custodial staff, will receive the same training as outlined above, as well as
training in:
Proper handling, storage and disposal techniques and procedures.
Specific operational procedures for waste minimization.
The use of personal protective equipment.
4. DOCUMENTATION —
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