Witness Destruction

Certificate of Destruction

A Certificate of Destruction (CD) can be issued only for those wastes disposed of under the Witness Destruction Procedure. This procedure requires the waste materials to be fed directly into the feed chute or hopper of the combustion unit, as soon as reasonably possible. The CD is sent to the Customer.

Disposal of Covanta Secure Services-approved nonhazardous materials can be witnessed by:

• designated Customer personnel
• a contracted third-party security firm, on behalf of the Customer
  (Note: Third party witnessing can be arranged directly with the security firm or coordinated through Covanta Secure Services, a service billable directly through our Customer)

Visiting Witness Responsibilities

Prior to arriving at an Covanta Energy-from-Waste facility, all visitors must review the Covanta Secure Services Tour Policy, understand that they are entering an industrial atmosphere and sign all requisite Confidentiality Agreements. The witness must also arrive in proper attire to ensure their personal safety while at the Covanta Energy-from-Waste facility. (Covanta will provide hard hats, safety glasses and ear protection.) While on site, the witness agrees to follow all Covanta policies and procedures designed to protect the welfare of visitors, Covanta personnel and the environment.