Total Volume of Toxic Waste Treated This Year
Safe Treatment, Recycling and Resource Recovery
Toxic Waste Statistics
| Type of Waste | Produced (tons) | Reduced | Treated (tons) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Year | This Year | Reused | Down-cycled | Up-cycled | ||
| Toxic Waste | 4.25 | 4.00 | 0.25 | 1.50 | 1.10 | 0.90 |
| Electronics | 2.15 | 1.80 | 0.35 | 0.80 | 0.50 | 0.40 |
| Laboratory Chemicals | 1.94 | 1.75 | 0.19 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.60 |
| Other Hazardous Waste | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.01 | 0.30 | 0.20 | 0.08 |
Description
Andijan State Technical Institute implements a comprehensive hazardous (toxic) waste management program to ensure the safe collection, storage, transportation, treatment, and disposal of toxic waste generated through academic, research, laboratory, and administrative activities.
The program complies with national environmental regulations and supports the university's commitment to sustainable campus management and environmental protection.
During the reporting year, the institute generated 4.0 tons of toxic waste, representing a reduction of 0.25 tons (5.9%) compared with 4.25 tons in the previous year.
Toxic waste consisted mainly of electronic waste, laboratory chemical waste, and other hazardous materials produced during teaching, research, and maintenance activities.
Hazardous Waste Treatment Methods
a) Reuse (1.5 tons)
Serviceable electronic equipment and components are repaired, refurbished, or reused whenever possible. Reusable laboratory containers and selected materials are recovered following approved safety procedures.
b) Down-cycling (1.1 tons)
Electronic components, metals, plastics, and other materials are processed by licensed recycling companies into secondary raw materials for industrial applications.
c) Up-cycling (0.9 tons)
Selected electronic materials and laboratory waste are converted into higher-value products or recovered through certified recycling technologies that maximize resource efficiency while reducing environmental impact.
Electronic Waste Collection
Electronic waste, including obsolete computers, printers, laboratory instruments, batteries, cables, and electronic accessories, is collected through designated e-waste collection points and transferred to licensed recycling organizations for environmentally sound treatment.