GENERAL INFORMATION
Checklist
Disposal of waste
Always adhere to the following.
Disposal of waste materials must only be to waste
carriers who are licensed to carry those particular
waste materials and all the necessary
documentation must be completed. The waste
carrier is responsible for ensuring that the waste is
taken to the correct disposal sites.
Electricity and heating:
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keep doors and windows closed in the winter;
switch off machinery or lights when not needed;
use energy efficient heating systems;
switch off computers and photocopiers when
not needed.
Dispose of waste in accordance with the following
guidelines.
Fuel:
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Fuel, hydraulic fluid, anti-freeze and oil: keep
separate and dispose of to specialist contractor.
Refrigerant: collect in specialist equipment and
reuse.
Detergents: safe to pour down the foul drain if
diluted.
Paint, thinners: keep separate and dispose of
to specialist contractor.
Components: send back to supplier for
refurbishment, or disassemble and reuse any
suitable parts. Dispose of the remainder in
ordinary waste.
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don't run engines unnecessarily;
think about whether journeys are necessary and
drive to conserve fuel.
Water:
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don't leave taps and hose pipes running;
mend leaks quickly, don't be wasteful.
Compressed air:
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don't leave valves open;
mend leaks quickly;
don't leave the compressor running when not
needed.
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Small parts: reuse any suitable parts, dispose
of the remainder in ordinary waste.
Metals: can be sold if kept separate from
general waste.
Tyres: keep separate and dispose of to
specialist contractor.
Use of environmentally damaging materials:
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check whether a less toxic material is available.
Handling and storage of materials:
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have the correct facilities available for handling
liquids to prevent spillage and wastage as listed
above;
Packaging: compact as much as possible and
dispose of in ordinary waste.
Asbestos-containing: keep separate and
dispose of to specialist contractor.
Oily and fuel wastes (e.g. rags, used spill kit
material): keep separate and dispose of to
specialist contractor.
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provide suitable locations for storage to prevent
frost damage or other deterioration.
Waste Management
One of the major ways that pollution can be reduced
is by the careful handling, storage and disposal of all
waste materials that occur on sites. Legislation
makes it illegal to dispose of waste materials other
than to licensed waste carriers and disposal sites.
This means that it is necessary to not only know what
the waste materials are, but also to have the
necessary documentation and licenses.
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Air filters: keep separate and dispose of to
specialist contractor.
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Rubber/plastics: dispose of in ordinary waste.
Hoses: dispose of in ordinary waste.
Batteries: keep separate and dispose of to
specialist contractor.
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Airbags - explosives: keep separate and
dispose of to specialist contractor.
Electrical components: send back to supplier
for refurbishment, or disassemble and reuse
any suitable parts. Dispose of the remainder in
ordinary waste.
Handling and storage of waste
Ensure that waste materials are not poured down the
drain or onto soils. They should be stored in such a
way as to prevent the escape of the material to land,
water or air.
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Electronic components: send back to supplier
for refurbishment, or disassemble and reuse
any suitable parts. Dispose of the remainder in
ordinary waste.
They must also be segregated into different types of
waste e.g. oil, metals, batteries, used vehicle
components. This will prevent any reaction between
different materials and assist in disposal.
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Catalysts: can be sold if kept separate from
general waste
Used spill-absorbing material: keep separate
and dispose of to specialist contractor.
Office waste: recycle paper and toner and ink
cartridges, dispose of the remainder in ordinary
waste.
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| Categories | Land Rover Defender, Land Rover Discovery II, Range Rover |
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| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 1999 |
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| Document Type | Workshop Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Name | Discovery Series II |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
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| Publisher | landrover.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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