PT Freeport Indonesia’s
environmental management programs encompass all aspects of its
operations, not just those related to mining. We have a
comprehensive waste management system using the principles of
reuse, recycling and reduction. Our waste minimization programs
involve waste reduction and substitution with environmentally
friendly products. Bulk containers, used oil, used papers and
tires are all reused locally in an environmentally acceptable
manner. Other recyclable materials such as aluminum, scrap
metals and used batteries are collected and stored in a
temporary storage area for subsequent recycling or removal in
accordance with the requirements of the Indonesian government.
Wastes, including small amounts of hazardous waste, are
segregated at the point of origin. Collection, packaging and
storage of hazardous wastes generated by assay work on ore
samples, analytical laboratories and other processes are managed
in compliance with Indonesian government regulations. Hazardous
wastes are segregated and stored in specifically designed
storage facilities until they can be shipped to approved
hazardous waste disposal facilities elsewhere in Indonesia.
Medical wastes are separated from other wastes in special
containers for final destruction in a permitted high-temperature
medical waste incinerator on-site.
PT Freeport Indonesia’s other solid wastes are disposed in three
designated locations, including landfills for inert wastes and a
landfill for biodegradable and other wastes, which is lined and
equipped with a leachate collection and treatment system. PT
Freeport Indonesia has implemented programs to comply with
updated government regulations on domestic liquid waste that
affect our 10 sewage treatment plants. The effluent quality from
all sewage treatment plants is monitored regularly for the
parameters of pH, BOD (biological oxygen demand), COD (chemical
oxygen demand) TSS (total suspended solids) and oil and grease
in accordance with the standard. |
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Collection of household solid waste in PT Freeport
Indonesia's employee communities is managed by local
Papuan-owned businesses. |
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