Temporary storage Due to the current lack of sufficient operating capacity in the corresponding facilities,part of the waste stream must be held in interim storage until treated or until further utilization becomes possible.These storage solutions have in common that considerable environmental problems can occur as a result of inadequate construction and process engineering.In addition,the temporary storage of waste is also of relevance for the situation of other European countries,which are under pressure to reduce the portion of biodegradable waste going to landfills in order to fulfill the provisions made by European legislation. Trucks during the transport-by regulations should be closed space transport but very often open space trucks are used in developing countries 价 IESD UNEP fppt.comTemporary storage • Due to the current lack of sufficient operating capacity in the corresponding facilities, part of the waste stream must be held in interim storage until treated or until further utilization becomes possible. These storage solutions have in common that considerable environmental problems can occur as a result of inadequate construction and process engineering. In addition, the temporary storage of waste is also of relevance for the situation of other European countries, which are under pressure to reduce the portion of biodegradable waste going to landfills in order to fulfill the provisions made by European legislation. • Trucks during the transport – by regulations should be closed space transport but very often open space trucks are used in developing countries