Here at United Cleaning Solutions, we are serious about making a difference in waste management, which is why we use the leading nationwide integrated waste management organisation.

We provide collection, treatment, recycling and technologically-driven energy generation services. Our supplier uses an expertise of people and invests in technology thus deliver a sustainable waste management solution.

However, there are things you must do to comply with strict environmental laws to avoid a hefty fine. If you’re involved in the distribution, handling or production of any hazardous waste there are some things you must consider to be compliant.

Identify and Label:

Firstly, you must make sure all hazardous waste is correctly labelled before sending it for disposal or recycling – this is a legal requirement. When labelling your waste there is a checklist of information to be included:

• The name of the substance/substances
• A chemical and physical analysis of the waste
• The name of the substance or substances
• Whether or not the waste is hazardous
• Any special problems, requirements or knowledge related to the waste

Keep your records:

Another very important step is to make sure you keep all detailed records of all hazardous waste, whether you produce, transport or receive the waste you must be able to trace and account for it in order for you to remind fully compliant with the law.

If you do not keep your records, you can put your business in jeopardy of being slapped with a fine for not disposing of waste correctly – this doesn’t need to be high-risk waste but even simple items like sealant tubes or empty paint tins.

You could be accused of disposing of the materials illegally or unsafely, however, if you had these records documented and on hand, you could prove your innocence. Your company has a duty of care to document every step of the disposal process.

Waste Audit:

By conducting a waste audit, you are able to have an idea of the kind of waste you produce on a weekly or daily basis and monitor for risks.

This also allows your business to monitor the way your waste is being stored, collected and disposed of eliminating any risks that could potentially land your business with a fine.

By conducting an efficient waste audit, you are able to make full use of waste that can be recycled or reused on the site as well as segregating any waste. This prevents your business from being fined for sending the wrong waste to the wrong places, such as sending recyclable waste to landfill. Contact us today to see how we can help your business waste management today.