8. Glossary

Hazardous waste

Any waste which exhibits one or more of the hazardous properties listed in Appendix I to this article. They are indicated by an asterisk in the list of wastes in Appendix II to this article.

Inert waste

Any waste that does not undergo any significant physical, chemical or biological change, does not decompose, does not burn, does not produce any physical or chemical reaction, is not biodegradable and does not deteriorate the materials with which it comes into contact in a way likely to cause harm to the environment or human health.

Non-hazardous waste

Any waste that has none of the properties that make it hazardous.