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DATA ELEMENT WITH QUANTITATIVE VALUES

Identifier dipositedHW
Short name Disposed hazardous waste
Dataset H2020_IND_EMISSIONS
Table ind_6_3_2_records
Reference URL https://dd.info-rac.org/datasets/latest/H2020_IND_EMISSIONS/tables/ind_6_3_2_records/elements/dipositedHW
Name Disposed hazardous waste
Definition Total disposed quantity of industrial hazardous waste in environmentally sound manner. Unit: tons/year
Methodology for obtaining data The disposed quantity of hazardous industrial waste in environmentally sound manner as of the reference year (Year_H2020) is computed based on the following equation:
D = Q + I - E - S
where:
D = disposed quantity of industrial hazardous waste in environmentally sound manner.
Q = total generated quantity of industrial hazardous waste.
I = imported quantity of hazardous waste for environmentally sound disposal.
E = exported quantity of hazardous waste for environmentally sound disposal.
S = stockpiled quantity of hazardous stored on site under controlled or uncontrolled conditions.
Datatype float
Unit metric tonnes per year
Minimum inclusive value 1.00
Maximum inclusive value 10000000.00
Public or Internal undefined