Indicator 2.11.3

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Indicator 2.11.3

by Contact on 8 October 2026

Requirement

The UoC shall dispose of waste responsibly.

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?

  • Sites should identify and classify waste based on where it will be disposed of. This includes the following types of waste:

    • Recyclables: e.g. plastics, metals and paper.

    • Hazardous: e.g. chemicals, batteries and medical waste.

    • Non-recyclable: e.g. biological and non-biological waste

  • Based on the classification, sites should determine the facilities to use for waste disposal, for example:

    • Recycling facility.

    • Landfill.

    • Waste management company.

Evidence of Implementation

  • Identification and classification of waste.

  • Records confirming that waste is disposed of in appropriate facilities according to its classification and the legality of those facilities.

Auditors Should Confirm

  • The site:

    • Has identified and classified the waste it generates.

    • Uses facilities that are appropriate for the type of waste and that they legally operate.