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Council Directive 1999/31/ECShow full title

Council Directive 1999/31/EC of 26 April 1999 on the landfill of waste

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[F18. Temporary storage of metallic mercury U.K.

For the purposes of temporary storage for more than 1 year of metallic mercury, the following requirements shall apply:

  • Metallic mercury shall be stored separately from other waste.

  • Containers shall be stored in collecting basins suitably coated so as to be free of cracks and gaps and impervious to metallic mercury with a containment volume adequate for the quantity of mercury stored.

  • The storage site shall be provided with engineered or natural barriers that are adequate to protect the environment against mercury emissions and a containment volume adequate for the total quantity of mercury stored.

  • The storage site floors shall be covered with mercury-resistant sealants. A slope with a collection sump shall be provided.

  • The storage site shall be equipped with a fire protection system.

  • Storage shall be arranged in a way to ensure that all containers are easily retrievable.]

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