CGN 07 focuses on a growing problem quietly making its way through the waste industry: nitrous oxide cream chargers.
Used widely by coffee shops, bakeries, catering outlets and commercial kitchens, these large gas canisters are increasingly being discarded into general waste and recycling streams despite still containing residual pressure and oxidising gas hazards.The problem is simple: They look empty. They are often not.
Once inside compactors, balers, MRFs or incinerators, these cylinders can cause fires, explosions, equipment damage and significant operational disruption.
This Circular Guidance Note explains:
- why cream chargers remain hazardous after use
- their correct technical classification
- why they should never enter routine waste streams
- and the correct route for compliant treatment
Because pressure vessels belong in specialist treatment - not general waste. RPS 289 - link - More like this (aerosols) - link - more like this (CGN 06) - link
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