JESCO's mission is to construct and operate five regional facilities
to treat PCB wastes nationwide. Projects are conducted under
national laws and guidelines, and government subsidies are
granted for the establishment of the facilities. PCB waste holders are to
commission JESCO to treat their PCB wastes. Part of the fees for the
treatment of high-voltage transformers and capacitors held by small
and medium-sized enterprises will be subsidized by the PCB Waste
Treatment Fund.
About PCBs
Since the manufacturing, importing and new use of PCBs came prohibited by the law, PCB wastes have been stored by the holders for over 30 years.
Government Scheme To Promote PCB Waste Treatment
The government enacted the"Law concerning Special Measures for Promotion of Proper Treatment of PCB Wastes" in June 2001, and assigned former JEC to conduct PCB Waste Treatment Programs. JESCO succeeded former JEC's role in April 2004.
JESCO's Five Regional PCB Waste Treatment Facilities
JESCO will establish five regional plants nationwide. Kitakyushu,
Toyota, Tokyo Facility, and Osaka Facility are completed and in operation. Hokkaido Facility is planned to start operation in 2008. Each facility is to treat PCB wastes of the region assigned by the government.
Procedures for Commissioning Treatment
Listed here are items acceptable at JESCO's facilities and general flow for applying for treatment.
