How is waste collected and stored? To dispose waste properly, waste must be segregated according to the waste category at the point of waste generation. Subsequently it can be sent through the appropriate route for disposal. ECCO must ensure the following: • Hazardous and non-hazardous waste are stored separately • In case different types of hazardous waste can cause unwanted reactions to the surroundings, the waste is separated from each other • Waste is separated in accordance to disposal methods