Responsible solid and liquid waste solutions - Best Practise
It’s
morning in Sydney New South Wales.
The sun
rises over the iconic Opera House as the ferries chug steadily by, to and from
from Circular Quay.
The traffic
trundles over the Coathanger – otherwise known as the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Sydney’s
office workers start their working days, with cups of takeaway coffee tucked in
their spare hands.
But this
isn’t really the start of the day. Oh no. Rewind back about six or eight hours,
to about midnight. In the office towers, the cleaners are finishing cleaning up
after the day. The pubs are busy, the restaurants are closing. And the bins are
full.
A fleet of
waste trucks is patrolling the city streets and laneways, visiting business
after business, like huge, metal bees visiting strange flowers after dark.
To many
people, waste trucks and garbage removal is an annoyance. In fact, it’s a
necessity. And the way its done today is far more efficient and safe than
perhaps at any time in human history. From the early days of waste management in Australia, more than any other location, waste management Sydney has changed
significantly from the days when all the rubbish was simply put in a hole in
the ground.
Nowadays, waste and recycling trucks aren't just heading
straight to a massive landfill. Thanks to source separation, many loads now
make their way to recycling plants or waste-to-energy facilities. Even though
some waste still ends up in landfills, this approach is a huge improvement over
dumping everything in one place.
There are loads of reasons why waste services are absolutely crucial for both infrastructure and businesses. I mean, there's a plethora of them. If waste isn't dealt with promptly and safely, one of the first headaches you'll encounter is pest infestation. And trust me, pests come in all shapes and sizes – from creepy crawlies like bugs and termites to sneaky rodents like mice and rats, not to mention pesky flies and other insects. But hey, here's the silver lining: with proper waste management practices, you can keep these critters at bay and minimize the hassle of pest control.
When combined with an appropriate scheduled pest control service, an effective waste management program will minimize issues like this. Even the design of bins these days is designed to be pest resistant.
Now that we
have covered that, another area of risk for business and facilities is the
disposal of left over chemicals. Typically business buy chemicals for an
application or specific purpose. If they aren’t all used in the one go, the
leftovers just sit there, deteriorating slowly. This can present a risk on a
range of levels, from fire to spillage and chemical contamination.
If your
business has a stockpile of old chemicals, it makes sense to have an account
with a business that provides a reliable chemical disposal service – a phone
call or an email, and you can get a quote for licensed disposal easily. Or you
can leave them sitting there, slowly deteriorating. They can get to the point
where the containers are too deteriorated to enable transport.
And things
get quite expensive sometimes when that happens. Leaking containers will
require special handling and treatment, perhaps bunding or decanting - so it makes sense to say a good call is to
dispose of unwanted chemicals in a timely, compliant manner.
This is particularly relevant when waste is being transported by road, in containers.
Here are some examples:
Drums and Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) offer versatile solutions for containing and transporting liquid waste in various contexts. We are going to compate the benefits of these container types and the specific waste streams they are suited for.
Drums:
Drums are sturdy, portable containers ideal for handling
smaller quantities of liquid waste. Their robust construction and manageable
size make them suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
- Industrial chemicals and solvents
- Oil and grease
- Laboratory waste and reagents
Drums provide businesses with a convenient and
cost-effective option for managing liquid waste, offering ease of handling and
storage flexibility.
Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs):
Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) are larger, stackable
containers designed for bulk liquid storage and transport. With capacities
ranging from hundreds to thousands of liters, IBCs are well-suited for handling
larger volumes of liquid waste, such as:
- Effluents from manufacturing processes
- Non-hazardous liquids like water and wastewater
- Agricultural chemicals and fertilizers
IBCs offer businesses scalability and efficiency, allowing
for the consolidation and centralized management of liquid waste streams.
By leveraging drum and IBC-based solutions, businesses can
optimize their liquid waste management practices while minimizing environmental
impact and ensuring regulatory compliance. Whether it's containing industrial
chemicals or transporting wastewater, these specialized containers provide
reliable and tailored solutions for the diverse needs of industries and
enterprises.
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