Although the external definition of what constitutes a waste varies, for GSK reporting purposes a material is considered a waste if it is no longer fit for its originally intended purpose.
Non-hazardous waste disposal includes disposal to landfill and incineration either on or off GSK property. Incineration with energy recovery includes processes that result in beneficial energy or resource recovery and includes a small amount of composting. Incineration without energy recovery includes processes that do not result in beneficial energy or resource recovery. Non-hazardous waste disposed does NOT include recycling on-site or off-site or non-routine waste.
Biological waste rendered non-hazardous after treatment is considered a non-hazardous waste.