For waste that has not been specifically classified as dangerous (that does not have a mirroring CER code), not much changes.

For waste that has been classified as dangerous (that also does not have a mirroring CER code), one must verify the following:

1. the possibility that waste may be classified with the 3 new CER codes introduced by legislation:

• 01 03 10* – red sludge deriving from the production of alluminia containing dangerous substances, different from those in item 01 03 07
• 16 03 07* – metallic mercury
• 19 03 08* – partially stabilised mercury

2. Change danger characteristics H (from H 1 to H15) to HP (from HP1 and HP5)

3. Verify adaptation of danger characteristics to the new parameters since the legislation has introduced new limits (pay special attention to the new classes HP5 and HP6). If waste is subject to periodic analysis, the lab can quickly supply exhaustive information regarding this verification

For waste with mirror codes: verify with the lab if the waste is dangerous or not after the introduction of new limits on the concentration of substances that may make the waste dangerous and attribute the correct danger class (pay careful attention to the new HP 5 and HP 6 classes).

All organisations that package, load, fill, transport or unload dangerous goods.

Companies receiving raw materials/goods transported ADR and that produce dangerous waste, also subject to ADR transportation, are subject to ADR.

Besides, excluding foreseen exemption cases, these organisations must nominate a Safety consultant (ADR consultant).

ADR is an acronym for “Accord Dangereuses Route” that is "European agreement related to transporting dangerous goods by road".

This regulates:

• classification of dangerous substances with reference to road transport
• the standards and tests determining classification of individual substances as dangerous
• packaging conditions of goods, characteristics of packaging and containers
• construction methods for vehicles and cisterns
• the requirements for transport vehicles, including travel documents

When there is no historical information regarding the use of an area, the first step is to characterise the site in order to collect information regarding its effective "health".

This analysis makes it possible to precisely identify the presence of environmental liabilities that may also have a significant effect on the economic evaluation of the area to be purchased, saving the customer from possible surprises once the negotiations have been completed. 

Once this step has been completed, it is possible to evaluate if there is a need or not for securing or reclaiming intervention, with the purpose of containing pollution and reducing the concentration of contaminants to a value below limits foreseen by legislation or, if possible, restoring initial site conditions.