TSDF Process for Hazardous Waste: What Factories Must Track After Dispatch

What Really Happens After Waste Leaves Your Factory

Inside the factory, most EHS officers feel reasonably confident.

Waste is stored.
Labels are fixed.
Registers are updated.

Things feel under control.

The confusion starts after the truck leaves the gate.

This article explains the TSDF hazardous waste management process step-by-step - from manifest to disposal proof.

That is where:

• follow-ups slow down

• documents go missing

• quantities stop matching

• inspectors ask uncomfortable questions

Most hazardous waste problems do not start because someone wanted to hide something.
They start because people are not fully clear about what happens after dispatch.

“Waste gaya… ab tension khatam na?”

That one assumption creates most TSDF-related trouble.

This article exists to remove that confusion calmly.

No legal sections.
No fear language.
Only how the TSDF process actually works in real factory life.

TSDF Process: Quick Answer

TSDF stands for Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility.

It is an authorised facility that receives hazardous waste, verifies whether it meets the approved acceptance criteria and manages it through an authorised treatment, storage or disposal route.

For the waste-generating factory, the TSDF process does not end when the truck leaves the gate.

A complete compliance trail normally includes:

1. verification of the hazardous-waste category and authorisation
2. TSDF membership or onboarding, where applicable
3. waste sampling and profiling
4. confirmation of acceptance criteria
5. preparation of Form 10 and dispatch documents
6. movement through an authorised transporter
7. receipt and verification at the TSDF
8. acknowledgement of the accepted quantity
9. treatment or disposal evidence
10. reconciliation with Form 3, physical stock and Form 4

A hazardous-waste dispatch is complete only when movement, acceptance, quantity and disposal evidence form one traceable record.

What Does TSDF Mean in Hazardous-Waste Management?

TSDF means Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility.

A TSDF is an authorised facility established for receiving and managing hazardous and other wastes through approved operations such as:

• waste receipt and verification
• temporary storage
• stabilisation or treatment
• incineration, where authorised
• secured landfilling
• handling of treatment residues
• maintenance of receipt and disposal records

The exact treatment or disposal route depends on:

• hazardous-waste category
• chemical and physical characteristics
• acceptance criteria of the facility
• applicable authorisation
• waste-profile or fingerprint analysis
• directions of the Pollution Control Board
• availability of an approved recycling, utilisation or co-processing route

Is TSD Different From TSDF?

TSD is sometimes used as a shorter expression for treatment, storage and disposal.

In Indian hazardous-waste compliance, TSDF is the more commonly used term for an authorised Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility.

The factory should focus less on the abbreviation and more on whether:

• the receiving facility is authorised
• the waste category is accepted
• the disposal route is approved
• the movement is supported by Form 10
• acknowledgement and disposal evidence are available

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• TSDF Process for Hazardous Waste in Eight Steps

• Step 1: Verify the Waste Category

• Before approaching a TSDF, verify:

• hazardous-waste category
• description of the waste
• source process
• quantity generated
• physical state
• current authorisation
• authorised disposal route

• Do not dispatch waste only because the TSDF or transporter is familiar with it.

• The factory’s hazardous-waste authorisation should support the category, quantity and proposed disposal route.

• Step 2: Complete TSDF Membership or Onboarding

• Depending on the state and facility, the generator may need to complete:

• membership application
• factory and contact details
• hazardous-waste authorisation submission
• consent copies
• waste-category declaration
• expected annual quantity
• agreement or membership documentation
• financial or service formalities

• Keep current copies of the TSDF’s authorisation and relevant approvals in the vendor file.

• Step 3: Submit the Waste Sample for Profiling

• The TSDF may require a representative sample before accepting the waste.

• The sample may be checked for characteristics such as:

• pH
• moisture
• calorific value
• ignitability
• corrosivity
• reactive behaviour
• heavy metals
• organic content
• suitability for incineration
• suitability for secured landfill
• compatibility with the facility’s process

• Sampling should represent the actual waste proposed for dispatch.

• A sample collected only from the cleanest or easiest portion of the waste does not provide reliable acceptance information.

• Step 4: Confirm the Acceptance Criteria and Disposal Route

• Before dispatch, obtain clarity on:

• whether the waste is accepted
• accepted waste description and category
• approved quantity
• packaging requirement
• transport requirement
• treatment or disposal route
• rejection conditions
• applicable charges
• validity of the waste profile

• Do not assume that an earlier approval remains valid when the manufacturing process or waste characteristics have changed.

• Step 5: Prepare Form 10 and Dispatch Documents

• The sender must prepare the hazardous-waste manifest in Form 10 in accordance with the applicable manifest system.

• Before the vehicle leaves, verify:

• generator details
• receiver details
• transporter details
• hazardous-waste category
• description of waste
• quantity and unit
• number and type of containers
• emergency information
• signatures
• vehicle details
• date of movement
• required copies of Form 10

• Also preserve supporting documents such as:

• authorisation
• TSDF acceptance or profile approval
• weighment record
• invoice or service document, where applicable
• transporter authorisation or applicable verification
• photographs of loaded and labelled containers

• Step 6: Transport the Waste Safely

• The waste should be moved using:

• suitable containers
• proper labels
• secured loading
• authorised or compliant transportation arrangements
• completed manifest documents
• emergency information
• a route suitable for the waste movement

• The generator should not treat transportation as the transporter’s responsibility alone.

• The sender remains responsible for providing correct information and ensuring that the waste is lawfully handed over for movement.

• Quick TSDF Dispatch Checklist

• Before hazardous waste leaves the factory, take two minutes to verify the basics.

• Check	Status
  Hazardous waste category verified	□
  Waste containers labelled properly	□
  Form 3 updated	□
  Form 10 prepared	□
  Authorised transporter confirmed	□
  TREM Card available with driver	□
  TSDF acceptance/profile validity confirmed	□
  Quantity verified before dispatch	□

• This small checklist prevents many of the issues that later become inspection observations, document mismatches, and Form 4 reconciliation problems.

• Step 7: Obtain TSDF Receipt and Acknowledgement

• At the facility, the TSDF may:

• verify the manifest
• check seals and containers
• weigh the vehicle or consignment
• inspect the waste
• compare it with the approved profile
• accept the complete quantity
• accept only part of the quantity
• hold the waste for clarification
• reject the consignment

• The factory should obtain and preserve evidence showing:

• date of receipt
• accepted quantity
• rejected or returned quantity, if any
• receiver signature or acknowledgement
• final weighment
• treatment or disposal route, where available
• reference number linked to the consignment

• Step 8: Close the Record Internally

• After receiving the acknowledgement:

• update Form 3
• reduce the dispatched quantity from storage
• record the accepted quantity
• investigate any difference
• attach the acknowledgement
• preserve the weighbridge documents
• link the disposal or treatment evidence
• update the category-wise closing balance
• ensure that the movement will reconcile with Form 4

• The truck leaving the factory is a movement event. Receipt, acceptance and reconciliation complete the compliance event.

What If TSDF Acknowledgement or Signed Form 10 Is Not Received?

Do not treat the dispatch as closed just because the vehicle has left the factory.

If the receiver acknowledgement, signed manifest copy or valid portal acceptance evidence is still pending, keep the movement open for follow-up.

First, establish what actually happened to the waste.

Step 1: Check Your Form 10 and Dispatch Records

Verify:

• Form 10 manifest number
• dispatch date
• hazardous-waste category
• quantity dispatched
• vehicle registration number
• transporter details
• receiving TSDF details

Also check your gate register, outward record and factory weighbridge slip.

The first question is simple:

Did the waste physically leave exactly as recorded in Form 10?

Step 2: Confirm Delivery With the Transporter

Ask the transporter to confirm:

• date and time of arrival at the TSDF
• whether the vehicle entered the facility
• whether weighment was completed
• quantity recorded at the TSDF
• whether unloading was completed
• whether any quantity was rejected or returned

Ask for supporting evidence wherever available.

Do not rely only on a verbal statement such as:

“Material deliver ho gaya hai.”

You need a traceable record.

Step 3: Contact the TSDF Directly

If the transporter confirms delivery but acknowledgement is still missing, contact the TSDF customer, dispatch or documentation team directly.

Share:

• Form 10 number
• vehicle number
• dispatch date
• waste category
• dispatched quantity

Ask them to confirm:

• whether the consignment was received
• accepted quantity
• receipt or weighment reference
• acknowledgement status
• whether any document or clarification is pending from your side

This separates a documentation delay from an actual movement problem.

Step 4: Check the Online Portal, Where Applicable

If your state uses an electronic manifest or waste-tracking system, check whether:

• receipt has been recorded
• acceptance quantity is updated
• movement is still shown as open
• rejection or discrepancy is recorded
• acknowledgement or final status can be downloaded

Save the available electronic evidence with the dispatch record.

Do not assume that because the process is online, somebody else is tracking the closure.

Step 5: Raise an Internal Exception

Until acknowledgement is received, mark the dispatch as:

Acknowledgement Pending

Do not quietly treat it as a completed disposal.

Your internal exception record should contain:

• Form 10 number
• dispatch date
• quantity
• transporter
• TSDF
• date of first follow-up
• latest response
• person responsible for follow-up
• next action

This becomes especially important during Form 4 preparation.

A missing acknowledgement is easier to manage when it is an open action. It becomes difficult when it is discovered months later during annual-return preparation.

Step 6: Escalate When the Movement Cannot Be Confirmed

If repeated follow-ups do not establish receipt or there is a genuine doubt about where the waste reached, involve your plant management and follow the applicable SPCB/PCC process.

Keep your communication factual.

You are trying to establish:

Where did the waste go, how much was received, and what evidence supports it?

Do not create or alter records simply to close the gap.

Simple Follow-Up Chain

Factory dispatch record → Transporter confirmation → TSDF confirmation → Portal status, where applicable → Receiver acknowledgement → Internal closure

If one link is missing, keep following the movement until the evidence trail is complete.

“Waste dispatched” and “waste disposal proven” are two different things.

TSDF Documents Before and After Dispatch

No single document proves the entire process. Compliance is established by the complete evidence trail.

What If the Factory and TSDF Quantities Do Not Match?

Quantity differences are common, but they should never be ignored.

For example:

• the factory records 10 tonnes dispatched
• the transporter carries the consignment to the TSDF
• the TSDF records only 9.6 tonnes as received

The 0.4-tonne difference requires explanation.

Common Reasons for Quantity Differences

• factory quantity based on estimation rather than weighment
• different weighbridges
• vehicle tare-weight difference
• moisture loss during storage or transport
• leakage or spillage
• material remaining inside the container or vehicle
• incorrect unit conversion
• data-entry error
• partial rejection by the receiver
• packaging weight included at one stage but excluded at another
• mixing of more than one waste category
• weighing-instrument accuracy issue

What the EHS Team Should Do

1. Preserve the factory weighbridge record.
2. Obtain the TSDF weighbridge record.
3. Compare gross, tare and net quantities.
4. Confirm whether the full consignment was accepted.
5. Check whether any material was rejected or returned.
6. Record the reason for the difference.
7. Correct the internal record through an authorised and traceable process.
8. Update Form 3 using the supported quantity.
9. Preserve correspondence with the transporter and TSDF.
10. Ensure the annual Form 4 quantity follows the reconciled evidence.

Do not silently change the quantity merely to make the records match.

A corrected number without an explanation removes the difference from the register, but it does not remove the compliance risk.

Unexplained differences can be reduced when Form 3, Form 10, TSDF acknowledgements and physical stock are managed through a connected hazardous-waste management system.

What If the TSDF Rejects the Hazardous Waste?

A TSDF may reject or hold a consignment when:

• the waste differs from the approved profile
• the waste category is incorrect
• the containers are damaged
• free liquid or moisture exceeds the acceptance criteria
• incompatible materials are mixed
• the manifest contains errors
• the quantity exceeds the approved or declared amount
• the facility is not authorised for that disposal route
• the waste creates an operational or safety concern

Immediate Actions for the Factory

• obtain the rejection reason in writing
• confirm the quantity rejected
• establish where the waste will be held safely
• prevent unauthorised diversion
• inform plant management
• update the transporter and movement records
• retain all manifest copies and correspondence
• check whether the waste can lawfully return to the factory
• obtain regulatory clarification where required
• identify an authorised alternative route
• update Form 3 and physical-stock records
• investigate why the waste differed from the approved profile

Do not send rejected waste to another receiver merely because that receiver is willing to accept it.

The alternative receiver must be authorised for the relevant waste and disposal or utilisation route.

Rejection is not only a logistics issue. It may indicate a failure in classification, sampling, process control or vendor verification.

Before Selecting a TSDF or Waste Receiver

Do not select a facility only because:

• it is nearby
• the transporter recommends it
• another factory uses it
• the price is lower
• the vendor says that all approvals are available

Verify:

• legal name of the facility
• complete address
• current authorisation
• authorised waste categories
• authorised treatment or disposal routes
• validity period
• applicable consent status
• approved capacity
• whether your specific waste is accepted
• transporter arrangement
• membership or agreement status
• waste-profile validity
• method of acknowledgement
• method of issuing disposal evidence
• process for rejected consignments

Keep a vendor-verification file containing:

• authorisation copy
• consent copy, where relevant
• agreement or membership record
• waste-acceptance approval
• transporter documents
• communication records
• sample acknowledgements
• validity tracker

Vendor confidence is not compliance evidence. Current authorisation and category-specific acceptance are.

How TSDF Records Flow Into Form 4

TSDF documents are not separate from the factory’s annual return.

They support the movement and disposal quantities reported in Form 4.

The connection should be:

Form 3 generation → Physical storage → Form 10 dispatch → TSDF acknowledgement → Disposal evidence → Form 4

Monthly Reconciliation

For every hazardous-waste category, compare:

• opening stock
• quantity generated
• quantity dispatched
• quantity accepted by the TSDF
• rejected or returned quantity
• physical closing stock
• calculated closing stock

Use the basic control:

Opening stock + generation − supported dispatch = closing stock

A properly completed Form 10 supports evidence that the waste was dispatched through the declared movement process.

The TSDF acknowledgement helps prove that it was received.

Disposal or treatment evidence completes the record further.

Form 4 should be based on this connected evidence rather than on a year-end estimate.

Track the Complete TSDF Evidence Trail

Managing TSDF dispatches through separate Excel files, physical manifests, emails and folders makes reconciliation difficult.

EHSSaral connects:

• hazardous-waste categories
• Form 3 records
• storage balances
• Form 10 manifests
• dispatch quantities
• transporter details
• TSDF acknowledgements
• weighbridge records
• rejection or return records
• disposal evidence
• Form 4 readiness

This helps the EHS team identify:

• missing acknowledgements
• unsupported dispatch quantities
• open movements
• rejected consignments
• storage balances that do not reconcile
• disposal evidence that has not been received
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• Manage TSDF Records in One Connected System

• EHSSaral connects Form 3 records, Form 10 manifests, dispatch quantities, receiver acknowledgements, disposal evidence and Form 4 readiness.

• Explore the Hazardous Waste Management System

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Monthly TSDF Dispatch Tracker

Maintain a tracker containing at least:

Review all entries showing:

• acknowledgement pending
• quantity difference
• rejected material
• disposal evidence pending
• incorrect waste category
• old open movement

A dispatch should remain open in the tracker until the supporting records are complete.

The Golden Rule of Responsibility

This rule clears a lot of confusion.

• “Work can be outsourced.
  Responsibility cannot.”

You can hire transporters.
You can use TSDFs.

Until lawful receipt, quantity reconciliation and supporting treatment or disposal evidence are available, the factory’s traceability trail remains incomplete.

This understanding alone makes EHS officers more alert - not anxious.

How to Stay TSDF-Safe Without Stress

Simple habits that work in real factories:

• Track manifest numbers regularly

• Follow up for Receiver acknowledgement or valid portal acceptance evidence every month

• Match Form 3 quantities with disposal quantities

• Do not wait for inspection reminders

Good compliance does not need brilliance.

It needs consistency.

Where TSDF Fits in the Bigger Hazardous Waste Story

Think of compliance as a chain:

• Form 3 - your internal record

• Form 10 - movement proof

• Receiver acknowledgement or valid portal acceptance evidence - acceptance proof*

• treatment, disposal or final-processing evidence, where issued or applicable - treatment proof

• Annual Return (Form 4) - summary proof
  If your Form 3 and Form 10 don’t match, Form 4 becomes a nightmare at year-end.

Break one link,
and the story breaks during audit.

*In the physical manifest system, the returned receiver copy-commonly remembered by EHS teams as the Receiver acknowledgement or valid portal acceptance evidence-serves as important acceptance evidence.

List of TSDF Facilities: Where to Check the Official Source

Many people search “List of TSDF facilities” to find the authorised TSDF for their state.

Best practice: Always refer to the latest list published by your SPCB / CPCB, because authorisations change.

How to identify the correct TSDF for your factory

• Check your Consent / Authorisation conditions (approved TSDF is often mentioned)

• Verify your transporter and TSDF are authorised and active

• Confirm whether your waste category is accepted by that TSDF

Simple rule:
Don’t choose TSDF based only on distance or rate - choose based on authorised acceptance for your category.

Who This Article Is For

This is written for:

• Junior EHS officers

• SME factories

• Anyone who has quietly wondered: - “Waste gaya… ab tension khatam na?”

The TSDF Closure Test

Before treating a hazardous-waste dispatch as complete, confirm:

• Was the correct waste category identified?
• Was the category covered by the factory’s authorisation?
• Was the TSDF authorised to accept it?
• Was the waste profile current?
• Were packaging and labelling suitable?
• Was Form 10 prepared correctly?
• Was the transporter properly verified?
• Did the TSDF receive the waste?
• Is the accepted quantity recorded?
• Has any difference been explained?
• Is the acknowledgement available?
• Is treatment or disposal evidence available?
• Has Form 3 been updated?
• Does physical closing stock reconcile?
• Will the movement reconcile with Form 4?

If any answer is “no,” the dispatch record is not fully closed.

Final Takeaway

The TSDF process is not only about arranging a vehicle and sending hazardous waste outside the factory.

It is a connected compliance process:

Classification → Acceptance → Form 10 → Transportation → Receipt → Quantity reconciliation → Disposal evidence → Form 3 and Form 4 closure

A truck leaving the factory is not proof of disposal.

The strongest evidence is a complete trail showing:

• what waste was sent
• how much was sent
• who transported it
• who received it
• how much was accepted
• how it was managed
• how the factory updated its records

Hazardous-waste movement is complete only when the physical waste, manifest, acknowledgement, disposal evidence and annual records tell the same story.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When does my responsibility for hazardous waste actually end?

Final acceptance and disposal evidence complete the traceability trail, but they do not correct earlier non-compliance.

2. Is the Yellow copy of Form 10 enough to show compliance?

No.

The Yellow copy only proves that waste left your factory.

It does not prove that:

TSDF accepted it

Waste was treated or disposed

For closure, the Receiver acknowledgement or valid portal acceptance evidence or final disposal status is essential.

3. How long does it normally take to receive the Receiver acknowledgement or valid portal acceptance evidence?

There is no fixed rule, but in practice:

It usually comes after acceptance and treatment

A few weeks’ delay is common

Do not panic early.
Follow up calmly if it crosses a reasonable time.

Follow up according to the agreed timeline. Do not wait until annual-return preparation or inspection week.

4. What if my state uses an online manifest system?

The logic stays the same.

In online systems:

Receiver acknowledgement or valid portal acceptance evidence appears as acceptance / final disposal status

treatment, disposal or final-processing evidence, where issued or applicables may still need manual download

Best practice:

Take monthly screenshots of acceptance status

Keep them as backup proof

Do not assume “portal updated” means records are complete.

5. Why does TSDF sometimes reject waste at the gate?

Common reasons include:

Waste category mismatch

Mixing of different wastes

Contamination

Packaging issues

Waste not matching the approved sample / profile

Rejection is not punishment.
It is standard protocol.

If rejected, the waste usually comes back to the factory.

6. What should I do if the transporter delays pickup after Form 10 is generated?

This situation is common and risky.

If:

Manifest is dated

Waste is still in the factory

It can raise questions during inspection.

Best practice:

Generate Form 10 as close to actual dispatch as possible

Or clearly document the delay with transporter confirmation

7. Is the TREM Card really important?

Yes.

If anything happens during transport:

Police or emergency teams ask for the TREM Card first

Always ensure:

Driver carries it

Transporter understands its importance

8. Can I use any available vehicle if my authorised transporter is unavailable?

No, this is risky.

Using:

Unauthorized transporters

“Temporary” vehicles

is a common audit observation, especially during:

monsoon

festival seasons

vehicle shortages

Always use authorised transporters only.

9. How Long Can Hazardous Waste Be Stored at the Factory?

The standard storage period under Rule 8 is 90 days. However, specified provisions and exceptions apply.

Following the 2024 amendment:

• qualifying small generators handling between 5 and 10 tonnes annually may be covered by the provision for up to 180 days of annual capacity
• qualifying generators handling less than 5 tonnes annually may be covered by the provision for up to 365 days of annual capacity

The factory should verify annual generation, authorisation conditions and applicable SPCB or PCC requirements before relying on a longer period.

10. What documents should I keep ready for TSDF-related inspections?

Keep one clean annual set:

Form 3 (register)

Form 10 (copies or portal status)

receiver acknowledgement or valid portal acceptance evidence

treatment, disposal or final-processing evidence, where issued or applicable

TSDF invoice

Transporter details

One folder. One year. No hunting.

11. How does TSDF discipline affect Form 4 (Annual Return)?

Directly.

Form 4 is prepared using:

Form 3 quantities

Manifest details

Disposal data

If Form 3 and Form 10 don’t match,
Form 4 becomes very difficult to file at year-end.

Good TSDF tracking today saves panic later.

12. What if the TSDF acknowledgement or signed Form 10 is not received?

Do not close the dispatch internally.

Verify the Form 10 and vehicle details, confirm physical delivery with the transporter, contact the TSDF directly and check the online portal where applicable.

Keep the movement marked as Acknowledgement Pending until receipt can be supported.

If the movement itself cannot be confirmed after reasonable follow-up, involve plant management and follow the applicable SPCB/PCC process.

13. What do inspectors really check in TSDF compliance?

Inspectors usually check:

Traceability

Quantity matching

Proof of acceptance and disposal

They are not judging paperwork beauty.
They are checking whether the story is complete and believable.

14. What is the single most important rule to remember about TSDF?

This one:

• “Work can be outsourced. Responsibility cannot.”

You can outsource transport and disposal.
You can never outsource liability.

15. Does TSDF Have Any Other Meaning?

Yes. TSDF may have different meanings in unrelated technical or medical contexts. In this article, TSDF refers only to a Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility for hazardous and other wastes.

What Is the Full Form of TSDF?

TSDF stands for Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility.

In hazardous-waste management, it refers to an authorised facility that receives and manages hazardous waste through approved treatment, storage and disposal operations.

Is Form 10 Required When Sending Waste to a TSDF?

Form 10 is the manifest prescribed under Rule 19 for movement of hazardous and other waste within India.

The sender prepares seven signed copies in accordance with the prescribed colour-coded manifest process.

Factories should also follow any applicable electronic portal or state-specific procedure.

Does the Factory’s Responsibility End When the Truck Leaves?

No.

The factory should preserve evidence showing correct classification, lawful movement, authorised receipt, accepted quantity and internal reconciliation.

A dispatch without receiver acknowledgement and updated records remains an incomplete compliance trail.

What Documents Should a Factory Receive From the TSDF?

Depending on the facility and disposal route, the record may include:

• signed Form 10 acknowledgement
• receipt
• TSDF weighment record
• accepted-quantity confirmation
• rejection or return note, if applicable
• treatment or disposal evidence
• invoice or service record
• correspondence explaining any quantity difference

The factory should verify what evidence its SPCB, PCC, authorisation and disposal arrangement require.

What Should Be Done If the TSDF Quantity Differs From the Factory Quantity?

Preserve both weighment records, compare the quantity basis, determine whether the full consignment was accepted and document the reason for the difference.

Update Form 3 and Form 4 only using reconciled and supportable records.

Do not change the quantity silently.

Can TSDF Records Be Managed Digitally?

Yes.

A hazardous-waste management system can connect Form 3 records, Form 10 manifests, storage balances, TSDF acknowledgements, accepted quantities and disposal evidence.

This helps identify missing records and supports Form 4 preparation.

Can Hazardous Waste Be Sent to Any TSDF?

No.

The receiving facility should be authorised and capable of accepting the specific waste category and proposed treatment or disposal route.

A facility authorised for one waste or process should not automatically be treated as authorised for every hazardous waste.

What Happens If the TSDF Rejects the Waste?

Obtain the rejection reason and quantity in writing, maintain safe control of the consignment, update internal records and identify a lawful next step.

Do not divert the waste to an unauthorised receiver or change its description merely to obtain acceptance.