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This article addresses the question, "With the enforcement of the e-Document Law, it seems that the digitization of the consignment contracts stipulated by the Waste Management Law has become possible. However, are there any different requirements specified under the Waste Management Law compared to traditional paper documents?" It provides a detailed explanation of the digitization of consignment contracts, incorporating the perspective of the Ministry of the Environment. Even for consignment contracts concluded electronically, it is inferred that there are no requirements other than the coverage of the statutory items previously stipulated, the attachment of copies of permits, and the five-year retention period. For more details, please refer to the related links. 【Contents】 ■ Question ■ Answer For more details on this column, please see the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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This article answers the question, "When a subcontractor directly transports waste to a disposal site where the prime contractor has concluded a disposal contract based on the provisions of Article 21-3, Paragraph 3 of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law, how should the roles of the issuing officer, waste generator, and transport contractor be handled in the paper manifest?" With the amendment of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law in 2011, the prime contractor has, in principle, taken on the responsibility of the waste generator for waste generated from construction work. On the other hand, there is also an exception that allows subcontractors to transport waste without a permit if they meet the requirements of Article 21-3, Paragraph 3 of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law. For more detailed information, please read the related links below. [Contents] ■ Question ■ Answer For more details on this column, please see the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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This article answers the question, "I believe that there is a five-year retention obligation for the consignment contract after the contract expires, but who is responsible for this retention obligation?" According to the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law, the obligation to retain the processing consignment contract and attached documents for five years from the end of the contract is imposed solely on the consignor, which is the waste generator, and the intermediate processing operator, and not on the contractor, which is the processing operator. On the other hand, our independent research has found that some municipalities express the view that "although it is not stipulated as an obligation under the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law, it is desirable for the contractor, the processing operator, to retain the consignment contract for five years." For more detailed information, please read the related links below. [Contents] ■ Question ■ Answer For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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This article answers the question, "For waste treatment operators with collection and transportation permits that involve temporary storage in designated cities, should they report their transportation and temporary storage performance to the designated city or the prefecture to which they belong?" The performance reports that treatment operators submit to municipalities are not mandated by the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law, as indicated by Okayama Prefecture, but are rather conducted independently by municipalities using reporting collection regulations. Additionally, upon checking with Chiba Prefecture and Chiba City, as well as several other municipalities, it was observed that the reporting targets vary by municipality and are not uniform. For more detailed information, please refer to the related links below. [Contents] ■ Question ■ Answer For more details on this column, please see the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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This article answers the question, "We have decided to dispose of the equipment that was installed in the office medical room. What types of waste are considered infectious waste?" "Infectious waste" refers to "waste that has specific characteristics arising from specific facilities." However, according to Osaka Prefecture, the company's medical room is not currently designated as a medical institution, and under the law, it does not qualify as infectious waste. For more detailed information, please read the related links below. [Contents] ■ Question ■ Answer For more details on this column, please see the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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This article answers the question, "I believe that it is acceptable to store a consignment contract as electronic data rather than in paper form, but can other documents that are required to be stored under the Waste Management Act also be stored as electronic data?" We introduce documents that can be stored as electronic data, including the ledgers of general waste disposal operators, ledgers of information processing centers, and copies of notifications of processing difficulties. For more detailed information, please read the related links below. [Contents] ■ Question ■ Answer For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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This article answers the question, "In building a new business, we are considering establishing a business entity that includes obtaining a new collection and transportation permit. Does the legal status of the business operator relate to the requirements for obtaining an industrial waste disposal business permit?" The Waste Management Act Enforcement Regulations, Article 10 (Collection and Transportation), Article 10-5 (Disposal), Article 10-13 (Special Collection and Transportation), and Article 10-17 (Special Disposal) do not specify any criteria regarding the type of legal entity of the applicant when it comes to the administrative approval standards for permit applications. For more detailed information, please read the related links below. [Contents] ■ Question ■ Answer For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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This article addresses the question, "When discharging waste ink, we use a returnable drum as a transport container and outsource the processing. Currently, there is no mention of 'using a returnable drum' in the outsourcing contract, but is there anything we should be cautious about in this type of outsourcing arrangement?" In Osaka Prefecture, it is stated that when using drums as transport containers for disposing of ink, the drums themselves are not considered waste. Additionally, the Ministry of the Environment has issued a notification stating, "As long as the specific expressions in the outsourcing contract meet all statutory requirements and do not contradict the intent of the law, it is left to the contracting parties." For more detailed information, please refer to the related links below. [Contents] ■ Question ■ Answer For more details on this column, please see the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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This article answers the question, "Do waste generators need to take any actions beyond confirming Manifest E with final disposal operators with whom they do not have a direct contractual relationship?" According to the Waste Management Law, waste generators are required to make efforts to take necessary measures to ensure proper processing from the generation of industrial waste until the final disposal is completed. Additionally, while it is meaningful to confirm the status of processing up to final disposal operators with whom there is no direct contractual relationship, some experts express the view that it is usually not necessary to do so. [Contents] ■ Question ■ Answer For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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This article answers the question, "Is it necessary to include the 'address of the delivery destination' on the delivery confirmation slip? Additionally, if there is a discrepancy between the stated delivery address and the actual delivery destination, could this lead to penalties?" According to the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law, when a waste collection and transportation business that uses electronic manifests is entrusted to collect or transport waste, they are required to have the following documents: a "copy of the permit," "electronic manifest usage certificate," and "documents or electronic records containing the legally required information." For more detailed information, please read the related links below. [Contents] ■ Question ■ Answer For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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This article addresses the question, "I noticed that the penalties stipulated under the Waste Management Law differ between paper manifests and electronic manifests regarding issuance (registration) and documentation (input). What does this mean?" The electronic manifest system is a system that "eliminates the need for issuing paper manifests when 'legal documentation' is registered with the JW Center 'within the specified period'," and it fundamentally differs in its legal standing from paper manifests. For more detailed information, please read the related links below. [Contents] ■ Question ■ Answer For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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This article answers the question, "How should we interpret the phrase 'However, this does not apply to business establishments that take on the responsibility themselves...' in Article 12-2, Item 8 of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act?" It provides a detailed explanation of the interpretation of this provision, incorporating the views of experts. This provision is understood to indicate that, considering the case where the business operator is an individual entrepreneur, if they take on the responsibility themselves, there is no need to employ new personnel to establish others, in response to the earlier statement that "business operators must...". [Contents] ■ Question ■ Answer For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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This article addresses the question, "I was told by the waste collection and transportation contractor I plan to outsource the industrial waste processing to that 'the cost can be free.' Is such an arrangement acceptable under the Waste Management Law or social norms?" Regarding the Waste Management Law, while there are no specific provisions regarding "the fees paid by the consignor to the contractor," in order to ensure the proper handling of the outsourced industrial waste, the waste generator must bear "appropriate compensation." For more detailed information, please read the related links below. [Contents] ■ Question ■ Answer For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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This article answers the question, "In the period from 2022 to 2023, the last workday will be Wednesday, December 28, and the first workday will be Wednesday, January 4. By when should the electronic manifest for industrial waste delivered at the end of the year be registered?" The registration deadline for the electronic manifest is stipulated as "within 3 days after the delivery of industrial waste," which does not include the day of delivery or holidays. For more detailed information, please read the related links below. [Contents] ■ Question ■ Answer For more details on this column, please see the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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The format of the paper manifest sold by organizations such as the All-Japan Industrial Waste Association includes a section for "type of industrial waste," which is a legally required item, separate from a section for "name of industrial waste," which is not legally required. In this article, we will introduce the violation applicability and legal risks in cases where there is inconsistency between "type" and "name." We will provide a detailed explanation of the cases where "type" is checked but "name" is not listed, and where "type" is not checked but "name" is listed, so please read on. [Contents] ■ Questions ■ Answers For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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This article addresses the question, "When registering for the electronic manifest, is it necessary to input the 'disposal method'? Is there any legal issue if this item is left blank?" Under the Waste Management Law, there are two statutory items that must be recorded by the waste generator when registering disposal-related information on the electronic manifest, but the 'disposal method' itself is not specifically mandated. For more detailed information, please read the related links below. [Contents] ■ Question ■ Answer For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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We are pleased to announce that our company will hold an online seminar titled "Current Status and Framework of Systems for Reducing Food Waste and Promoting Food Recycling - A Stepping Stone to Enhancing Corporate Value." The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has published a basic policy regarding the implementation rate of recycling and reuse, but food-related businesses face challenges such as "difficulty in breaking away from past business practices" and "inability to establish a recycling loop." In this seminar, the Deputy Director of the Food Waste and Recycling Measures Office of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will explain efforts to address these challenges, focusing on steps to enhance corporate value. [Overview] ■ Date and Time - Live Streaming: May 16, 2023 (Tuesday) 14:00 - 15:30 - Recorded Streaming: June 7, 2023 (Wednesday) 10:30 - 12:00 ■ Format: Online (via Zoom Webinar) - No need to attend in person *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Here is the translation: "We would like to present an answer to the question: 'If there is a discrepancy between the information of the waste generator listed in the consignment contract and the information of the waste generator listed in the electronic manifest, is there a legal issue?' According to the perspective of the information processing center (JW Center), which operates the electronic manifest, it is interpreted that if the waste generator information in the consignment contract and the electronic manifest pertains to the same corporation, the location and responsible person do not necessarily have to be the same. Our company responds to the 'troubles' encountered in the field of waste management. Please feel free to contact us when you need assistance. For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the 'PDF Download' button."

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Here is the translation: "There are cases where individual business operators obtain processing business permits in their personal names, but the actual business activities are conducted under a trade name. When entering into a contract with such individual business operators, how should the name of the business be recorded on the outsourcing contract? It is considered important that the name of the contractor in the outsourcing contract is recorded in a way that allows for the identification of that individual. In this regard, regarding the 'signature in the contract with individual business operators' as in this case, it is noted that the trade names of individual operators and freelancers are not registered in a way that can be verified by third parties, unlike business names. Therefore, from the perspective of identifying the parties involved, it is thought that the basic practice would be to record the name of the business on the outsourcing contract as 'trade name + personal name.' For more details on this column, please see the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the 'PDF Download' button."

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Here is the response to the question, "In the operation of the electronic manifest, if there is a discrepancy between the 'vehicle number' entered by the waste generator at the time of registration and the 'vehicle number' entered by the collection and transportation contractor at the time of the transportation completion report, is there a need for correction?" First, the 'vehicle number' is not a legally required item to be included in the manifest or in the documents that must be kept during collection and transportation. It is understood to be an item used when necessary for operational purposes by the parties involved. Therefore, even in cases like this, where there is a discrepancy between the 'vehicle number' entered by the waste generator at registration and the 'vehicle number' entered by the collection and transportation contractor at the time of the transportation completion report, the necessity for correction is presumed to be left to the judgment of the parties involved. For more details on this column, please see the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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Here is the response to the question, "How can I modify or cancel a manifest that has the status 'Confirmed Information' on the JWNET system?" In the JWNET system, a manifest that meets all the conditions will have the status 'Confirmed Information,' and manifests in this state cannot be modified or canceled. If you wish to modify or cancel a manifest that has been confirmed, you will need to directly request a change from the local government. Some municipalities provide guidance to submit changes by "mail" to prevent oversight. When actually proceeding, please confirm the following three points with the relevant local government in advance and respond appropriately. 【Pre-confirmation Items】 ■ Whether you can use the format examples indicated in the Ministry of the Environment notification when making a request ■ What the submission format (mail, in-person, email attachment, etc.) should be ■ Where to submit the request For more details on this column, please see the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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Here is the response to the question: "In cases where a business directly entrusts a processing operator with the collection and transportation of products subject to the Home Appliance Recycling Law, without going through a retailer, is it possible to entrust a processing operator that only has a general waste permit based on the special provisions of the Home Appliance Recycling Law?" This matter involves a case where a business entrusts a processing operator with the collection and transportation of target products. According to the Osaka Prefecture website, when a business entrusts a processing operator with the collection and transportation of target products, it is necessary to comply with the standards of the Waste Management Law. Therefore, in cases like this where a business directly entrusts a processing operator with the collection and transportation of target products without going through a retailer, it falls outside the special provisions of Article 50, Paragraph 4 of the Home Appliance Recycling Law. As such, it is necessary to comply with the entrustment standards of the Waste Management Law. It is considered that the home appliance recycling law-targeted products emitted from the business must be entrusted to a processing operator that holds a "permit for industrial waste collection and transportation," rather than one that only has a "permit for general waste collection and transportation." For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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I would like to introduce a response to the question, "In Article 12-2, Paragraph 14 of the Waste Management Act, it seems to stipulate the maintenance of records by businesses that generate specially controlled industrial waste. Is it necessary to also record the portion that is processed through outsourcing?" Regarding the obligation to maintain and preserve records by businesses that generate specially controlled industrial waste, it was previously necessary to include matters related to the outsourcing of transportation or disposal. However, with the amendments to the Waste Management Act and related regulations in 2010, the statutory items required in the records were changed, and it is no longer necessary to include matters related to the outsourcing of transportation or disposal. Even for businesses that generate specially controlled industrial waste, if they process all of it through outsourcing without conducting their own transportation or disposal, it can be said that recording in the relevant records is no longer required. For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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The delivery confirmation slip is widely used as one of the documents to fulfill the "obligation to carry documents during collection and transportation" stipulated by the Waste Management Law during the operation of electronic manifests. It is only specified what information must be included, and there are no particular regulations regarding the format or method of carrying it. Since there are no specific regulations regarding the method of carrying, it is also possible to substitute the delivery confirmation slip with electronic data instead of a paper document. However, in that case, it is necessary to ensure that the information can always be verified via mobile phones or other devices. When transporting items in areas where there is a possibility of being out of service, please carry a paper version, or download it in advance so that it can be displayed even in an offline state, and operate it appropriately while taking risk hedging measures. For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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The question is whether it is acceptable to state "as per the contract" instead of a specific address for the "location of the final disposal site" in the paper manifest. According to the Waste Management Law, the legal requirements for the address of the final disposal site in the manifest stipulate that both the issuer and the disposal contractor must individually specify the "location of the final disposal site for the relevant industrial waste." Regarding the "location of the final disposal site" that the issuer must provide, it is considered acceptable to state "as per the contract" regardless of whether the final disposal site can be identified from the contract. However, for the "location of the final disposal site" that the disposal contractor must provide, it is not advisable to state "as per the contract" if the final disposal site cannot be identified. For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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"We are planning to outsource the treatment of stable mixed waste, but the written contract for the outsourcing only specifies the types of industrial waste to be entrusted and does not include the term 'stable mixed waste.' In such cases, is it necessary to re-sign the outsourcing contract or to conclude a memorandum?" The absence of the term 'stable mixed waste' is not crucial; what is important is that the types of industrial waste specified in the outsourcing contract match the actual types of industrial waste being entrusted. It is essential that the statutory requirements are met and that there is a mutual understanding between the contracting parties. When inquiring with the local government about whether it is necessary to take action in the absence of the term, it can be inferred that it may not necessarily be determined that a re-signing of the contract or the conclusion of a memorandum is required. For more details on this column, please see the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please refer to the materials available by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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Regarding the collection and transportation contract for valuable materials upon arrival, the contract does not specify the selling unit price. In such cases, is it necessary for the processing contract to include not only the fees related to the collection and transportation but also the selling unit price? First, even for "valuable materials upon arrival," which are treated as industrial waste at the time of collection and transportation, it is necessary to comply with the standards for collection and transportation contracts as stipulated by the Waste Management Law when outsourcing the collection and transportation. However, what is essential in the collection and transportation contract related to the outsourcing of valuable materials upon arrival is the inclusion of the "fees related to the collection and transportation." It is not necessarily considered a violation of the outsourcing standards if there is no mention of "fees related to the sale," such as the selling unit price. For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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Here is the translation: "We would like to introduce an answer to the question, 'Is it possible for a business operator (hereinafter referred to as the building management company, etc.) that provides a collection point for industrial waste in buildings, to issue a single manifest for industrial waste generated by each tenant (hereinafter referred to as each tenant) residing in the same building when carrying out administrative tasks such as issuing manifests?' Upon checking the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's website as the representative municipality, we found in the appropriate processing guidebook provided by Tokyo that it states, 'The name of the waste generator should be each tenant.' When building management companies, etc. carry out the administrative tasks of issuing manifests for each tenant, there may be differences in judgment depending on the municipality. However, as an example, in Tokyo, it is considered that the principle of operation is to issue a manifest for each tenant as the waste generator. For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the 'PDF Download' button."

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As an internal rule, we conduct anti-social forces checks on contractors when outsourcing to processing companies. Is it acceptable to consider that "having a permit issued by the prefecture or designated city means there are no connections to anti-social forces"? In the Waste Management Law, the disqualifications or cancellation reasons for permits in the industrial waste processing industry include provisions regarding involvement with anti-social forces. If a company falls under these provisions, it will be difficult to obtain a new permit, and there is also a possibility of cancellation of existing permits. Additionally, the National Police Agency calls on local governments, which are the entities issuing permits, to promote the exclusion of organized crime groups from the industrial waste processing industry. It is believed that local governments are thoroughly confirming the relationship between industrial waste processing companies and anti-social forces, so verifying the existence of a permit is one effective means of confirming that there are no connections to anti-social forces. For more details on this column, please see the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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Should empty lunch containers and plastic bottles that come from business establishments be treated as industrial waste? Furthermore, does the presence or absence of dirt affect the classification as industrial waste or general waste? First, according to the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law, industrial waste refers to 20 specifically enumerated types of waste generated from business activities. While there is no industry designation for waste plastics, administrative scriveners with expertise in waste issues indicate that whether the eating and drinking activities of employees, which result in lunch containers and plastic bottles, qualify as business activities that meet the requirements for industrial waste varies by municipality. The practice of treating lunch containers and plastic bottles as industrial waste is not a uniform policy across the country; it differs by municipality. For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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In the on-site verification of the entrusted processing contractor, what specific things should be checked? Please let me know the checklist items for the on-site verification. Regarding the confirmation of the status of entrusted industrial waste processing, while it is stipulated in Article 12, Paragraph 7 of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law, the law does not specify the concrete items to be verified. On the other hand, the Ministry of the Environment's notification states that you should refer to the checklist created by the Japan Industrial Waste Association. The specific checklist items may vary depending on the type of industrial waste being entrusted, the verification methods, and the relationship with the processing contractor. We suggest that you discuss this with the processing contractor and within your company, and consider adding other necessary items, including the relationship with neighboring residents and the presence or absence of ISO certification. For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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"We plan to entrust the disposal of industrial waste to the construction company involved in the project. We intend to pay the disposal fee as part of the construction cost, but is there any regulation regarding the payment method for the disposal fee under the Waste Management Law?" In conclusion, there are no specific regulations regarding the payment method for the disposal fee under the Waste Management Law. The act of paying the disposal fee as part of the construction cost itself is not problematic; what is important is whether the fee paid is appropriate in relation to the disposal costs that are generally required for proper disposal. For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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If more waste is generated than the initially contracted quantity, there may be changes to the quantity through a memorandum or similar document. At this time, is there a standard such as "if the increase from the planned quantity is more than XX%, it is necessary to change the contract terms through a memorandum"? Regarding the "quantity of industrial waste," which is one of the legally required items, there are no quantitative standards under the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law that indicate what degree of difference from actual results would be problematic. As an example, in Toyota City, the requirements for changing the prior notification of industrial waste from outside the city (a notification submitted when bringing industrial waste generated from outside business sites into Toyota City for disposal) state that "the quantity of industrial waste being brought in must double or more (by type)." Since the carrying capacity of transport vehicles and the processing capacity of disposal sites are fixed, the degree of excess may affect the operations of the contracted service providers. Therefore, please establish appropriate standards through discussions among the parties involved. For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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The types of industrial waste to be listed on the notice board can be described in a format such as "burnable waste" or "non-burnable waste," correct? Here is the answer to that question. According to the Waste Management Law, when the waste generator themselves stores industrial waste or specially controlled industrial waste until it is transported, they must comply with technical standards to ensure there is no hindrance to the preservation of the living environment. One of these standards stipulates that a notice board indicating the necessary information (including the types of industrial waste being stored) must be installed in a visible location. When listing on the notice board related to the storage of industrial waste or specially controlled industrial waste, it is essential to clearly specify the types of industrial waste or specially controlled industrial waste being stored. To ensure there is no hindrance to the preservation of the living environment, it is considered a fundamental practice to list the types of industrial waste or specially controlled industrial waste as defined by the Waste Management Law, such as "metal scraps" or "waste plastics." For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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Here is the response to the question, "If the name of the person in charge of delivery listed on the manifest is changed to the corporate name or business name, we may receive a request from the processing contractor to revise it to a personal name. Are there any official rules regarding the name of the person in charge of delivery?" Please make sure to list the name of the employee who actually handled the delivery, rather than the corporate name or business name, as the basic principle for the name of the person in charge of delivery on the manifest. Our company responds to the "troubles" in the field operations of waste disposal. Please feel free to contact us when you need assistance. For more details on this column, please see the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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Here is the response to the question, "What date should be written in the 'Verification Confirmation' section of the paper manifest? Is it necessary to write the processing completion date?" The "Verification Confirmation Date" in the paper manifest is not a legally required item, so there are no strict rules regarding the date to be written. Even if the processing completion date is written, or if it is left blank, it is not illegal. While it is not mandatory to fill in the verification confirmation section under the Waste Management Law, it can serve as evidence confirming that the entrusted industrial waste processing was completed without issues. To avoid confusion on-site, it is advisable to standardize the operational rules, such as writing the actual date when the verification of the returned manifest was conducted in the verification confirmation section. For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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We received a suggestion from the processing contractor to include the "name of the construction work as stated in the construction waste disposal contract." Is there a specific way to describe the "name of the waste generation site" according to the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act? Regarding the description of the "name of the waste generation site" on the manifest, while there are no specific regulations under the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act for this item, it is important to ensure that the industrial waste's origin is recorded in a way that can be universally recognized as the same by anyone, in order to maintain the waste tracking function of the manifest (which allows tracing the route and generator of the waste from the manifest). In practical operations on-site, the specific method of description is left to the judgment of the parties involved, and various cases (such as recording the construction name, recording the site name, etc.) may arise at each site. For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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"Circular Navi" is a service that allows management of the recycling process through data. It enables the assurance of transparency through traceability, contributing to the reliability and image enhancement of brands. It promotes the transition to a circular economy. In addition to features such as product registration, inspection result registration/updates, system integration, and visualization of GHG emissions, it can be accessed anytime from various devices. [Features] ■ Assurance of transparency through traceability ■ Enhancement of brand reliability and image ■ Management of the recycling process through data ■ Realization of traceability management with a sustainable operation ■ Accessible anytime from various devices For those who want to know more about our services, please refer to the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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Previously, managing multiple databases incurred operational costs and, due to reliance on specific individuals, there were challenges in technical succession. We established a working group to promote the introduction of the "Environmental Management Business Support Service" and developed our own manuals to establish an optimal workflow. By centralizing the management of permits, contracts, and manifests, we were able to dramatically improve the operational efficiency of waste management. Additionally, by aligning our operations with our company's system, which is well-versed in waste management, we prevented reliance on specific individuals and created an environment where anyone can manage the process. [Challenges] ■ The existence of multiple databases led to increased operational costs. ■ Managing waste that is not subject to electronic manifests was difficult. ■ Management tasks became reliant on specific individuals, creating challenges in business handover and technical succession. For more details on this case, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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Previously, about 30% of the operations were using electronic manifests, while the remaining facilities were using paper manifests. Additionally, in the case of paper manifests, there is a five-year storage obligation, and since data is not consolidated at the headquarters, it is not easy to check whether lawful processing procedures are being followed. Therefore, we gradually introduced a "Environmental Management Business Support Service" that digitizes handwritten slips across five regions nationwide. With the Smart Manifest, we successfully achieved 95% digitization of slips, and expert checks have enabled more lawful contract agreements. [Challenges] ■ Only about 30% of operations were using electronic manifests, while the remaining facilities were using paper manifests. ■ To accurately manage the emission records of 1,500 facilities of varying sizes with just four staff members, external cooperation is essential. For more details on this case, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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What JEMS' waste management cloud service can do! ◆ Business Improvement - Achieve centralized management of waste discharge information (industrial waste, general waste, valuable materials, and specific items, including paper manifests!) - Easily aggregate various data related to waste! Can be utilized for administrative and environmental reporting. - Freely set items you want to aggregate uniquely for your customers linked to the manifest! (e.g., recycling rate, final disposal rate, waste discharge department information, components, etc.) - Automatic linkage with JWNET. No need to create reports on the status of industrial waste management ticket issuance! ◆ Prevention of Personalization and Standardization of Operations - Easy data entry using computers or smartphones! - Organizational management possible through permission settings. - Results of on-site checks of processing status can be shared across the entire company. ◆ Support for Strict Compliance with Laws and Regulations - Real-time confirmation of waste processing status! Risk avoidance with end report deadline alerts! - Add an approval process for supervisors and responsible persons before issuing manifests, establishing an information audit system. - Eliminate the need for paper manifest storage with electronic manifests. No risk of loss! - Operations linked to processing patterns associated with permits and contracts.

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A carbon tax is a system that imposes taxes based on the amount of fossil fuels and electricity used that emit CO2. For companies, the greater the usage, the larger the financial burden, which encourages efforts such as improving equipment efficiency and adopting renewable energy, ultimately leading to a reduction in CO2 emissions. In this column, we introduce the carbon tax implemented in Japan, known as the "Global Warming Countermeasure Tax," as well as examples from other countries and future trends in Japan. For more details, please refer to the related links, and we encourage you to read on. [Contents] ■ What is a carbon tax? ■ The carbon tax implemented in Japan: "Global Warming Countermeasure Tax" ■ Examples from other countries ■ Future trends in Japan ■ Summary *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related links. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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The reduction of "carbon dioxide (CO2)," a major cause of global warming, has become an important issue. To reduce CO2 emissions, technological developments have been advancing in areas such as the utilization of renewable energy, the development of energy-saving products, and the conversion of energy from fossil fuels to electricity. This column features initiatives for capturing and effectively utilizing CO2. We will introduce topics such as "What are CCS, CCU, and CCUS?" and "Initiatives in Japan." For more details, please refer to the related links, and we encourage you to read on. [Content] ■ What are CCS, CCU, and CCUS? ■ Initiatives in Japan *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related links. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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Before a new law is enacted and enforced, it generally begins with the drafting of a bill, followed by the decision of the law by the National Assembly. After that, drafts of related enforcement orders and regulations are created, and a series of processes, including public comments to gather opinions from the public, take place before the enforcement date of the law is determined. Since the initial draft is just a proposal, it can be modified as necessary through each of these procedures. This time, in conjunction with the promulgation of related enforcement orders and ministerial ordinances, I will explain the changes made from the draft. [Contents] ■ Definition of industries dealing with specific plastic products ■ Reporting obligations regarding recycling efforts ■ Obligations to make efforts for information disclosure ■ Standards for outsourcing ■ Methods for identifying large-scale providers For more details on this column, please refer to the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please view the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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We are providing an explanation regarding the "Law for Promoting the Circulation of Resources Related to Plastics." In the first installment, we organized and explained terms that may be easily confused under the title "Terminology Organization and Explanation of the New Plastic Law." In the second installment, we explained the "Large Waste Generators" as indicated in the law. In this third installment, we will explain the "Specific Plastic Products," which are likely to become more relevant in our daily lives, along with the government's policies and what businesses should be aware of. For more details, please refer to the related links, and we encourage you to read it. [Contents] ■ Introduction ■ Content - Rationalization of the use of specific plastic products - Efforts of businesses regarding specific plastic products ■ Business activities looking toward a new "normal" For more details on this column, please see the related links below. If you would like to know more about our services, please check the materials by clicking the "PDF Download" button.

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