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ELIMINATION PLACE [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
DEF

The disposal of substances within the boundaries of the facility.

CONT

The difference between an on-site disposal and an on-site release is that a disposal is a more controlled method of discarding waste, whereas a release is a direct discharge to the environment.

OBS

on-site disposal: term used by Environment Canada.

Key term(s)
  • on site disposal

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
DEF

Élimination de substances sur le terrain de l'installation.

CONT

L'élimination sur place et le rejet sur place diffèrent sur le plan du contrôle : le rejet est une évacuation directe dans l'environnement, alors qu'une élimination suppose le recours à un procédé méthodique d'élimination des déchets.

OBS

élimination sur place : terme en usage à Environnement Canada.

Spanish

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