Information on legal amendments related to waste disposal - 3
A draft opinion on the future of the waste disposal system has been made public (Ministry of the Environment).
A public comment period for the draft opinion on the future of the waste disposal system (Ministry of the Environment) was held from January 9 to February 7, 2026. This allows us to see what the government plans to prioritize in the future waste disposal system. The content has been discussed by experts in advisory councils and subcommittees of the Ministry of the Environment, and it is expected that initiatives related to these topics will accelerate in the fiscal year 2026. Three issues have been raised as challenges: 1. Measures regarding yards 2. PCB disposal 3. Disaster waste Particularly regarding the first issue, traditionally, valuable materials were not considered waste, and the storage yards of valuable purchase operators were not subject to guidance or regulation by the authorities under the Waste Management Law. However, in recent years, there have been many incidents of unsafe practices and environmental pollution at the yards of purchase operators, which seems to be prompting countermeasures. Some local governments (such as Chiba Prefecture) have already begun to enact ordinances on this matter. At this stage, there are no obligations or regulatory items for waste generators, but it is anticipated that compliance will become increasingly important in the selection of buyers for valuable materials in the future. For more details, please check the relevant column on our company’s website.
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Examples of main handled waste ■ Inorganic chemicals Examples: Sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, ammonia, sodium hydroxide, various heavy metal salts, etc. ■ Organic chemicals, oils, and solvents Examples: Acetone, ethyl acetate, isopropyl alcohol, etc. ■ Hazardous chemicals Examples: Sodium metal, yellow phosphorus, peroxides, and other highly reactive chemicals ■ Harmful chemicals Examples: Mercury-related substances, potassium dichromate, cyan compounds, lead compounds, selenium compounds, arsenic compounds, etc. ■ Waste liquids generated from experiments, research, and analysis Examples: Mixed waste liquids from experimental analysis, fluoride-containing waste liquids, 3D printer waste liquids, ICP analysis waste liquids, COD measurement waste liquids, etc. ■ Waste liquids generated during manufacturing processes Examples: Industrial waste liquids, plating waste liquids ■ Equipment and devices contaminated with chemicals, empty containers, protective clothing, etc. ■ Other industrial waste in general Examples: Various waste products, sludge, ash, asbestos, equipment containing mercury, analytical devices, experimental devices, pumps, batteries, fluorescent lights, various incineration targets, furniture and fixtures, computers, office automation equipment, etc.
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Main industries of our major clients: Research and development institutions, analysis and testing organizations, testing laboratories, various educational institutions (elementary, junior high, high schools, vocational schools, universities), chemical factories, electronic component manufacturing plants, plating factories, pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, pharmacies, typesetting and printing companies, warehouses, and others.
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Hachio Co., Ltd. handles the processing of processing and cleaning wastewater from manufacturing sites, as well as research and testing wastewater, and waste chemicals. We are capable of processing wastewater with special properties, wastewater containing hazardous substances, small quantities of diverse wastewater, and unwanted chemicals (including self-reactive and water-sensitive substances). Utilizing our 50 years of experience and technology, we provide comprehensive support not only for industrial waste disposal but also for management and disposal methods in everyday operations, as well as the removal of leftover chemicals and equipment cleaning associated with equipment dismantling and relocation.