Waste Management Performance
Waste at our ports is generated not only by ABP, but also by ships, tenants and contractors, and if sites are not carefully patrolled, they will also attract fly-tipping. We arrange for the responsible and safe disposal of approximately 52,000 tonnes of general solid waste and approximately 6 million litres of liquid oily waste that is generated by ships visiting the ports each year. This demonstrates that waste management is an important element of environmental management at our ports. The table below shows the commitments we have set and our progress:
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Waste Management Commitments |
Progress to Date |
Action |
| Implement an electronic Prior Notification system for ship generated waste and further improve te accuracy of our reporting | Completed. An on-line Prior Notification system became operational in early 2004 | A review of he efficiency took place in 2006 and administrative updates have taken place. See www.abpnotify.co.uk |
| Develop a robust system to measure the waste generated by our operations | All locations now report on quantity of waste generated | To improve reporting mechanisms and set future performance targets |
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Implement the European Directive on Port Waste Reception Facilities at all 21 ABP ports |
Complete. All ABP ports have MCA approved Port Waste Management Plans |
Updates will be undertaken in 2007 |
The table will be updated as progress continues against each commitment