ACHIEVING ZERO WASTE TO LANDFILL through compliant on-site waste management

The increasing commitment of blue-chip companies in the retail, hospitality and gaming sectors to achieve zero waste to landfill goals has created a greater need for alternative landfill solutions.

However, implementing this can be challenging and costly without sacrificing environmental compliance. EnviroServ Waste Management offers an integrated approach to on-site waste management with the goal of diverting waste from landfill and promoting a circular economy.

“Having an integrated waste management approach together with on-site waste management services means that businesses can reduce their waste management cost while reducing their footprint by implementing waste reduction initiatives, better recycling and waste beneficiation – be this at a hotel, casino, shopping centre or office building,” says Ian Twidale, industry specialist: On-site and Recycling Division, EnviroServ.

An integrated approach

EnviroServ’s integrated waste management approach and the on-site waste management services provide the support a customer needs to introduce waste recycling at a factory, office building, shopping mall, hospital or other facility. Waste minimisation through reduction, reuse and recycling generally forms part of any on-site waste management service. EnviroServ’s teams of expertly trained staff are based at customers’ premises to recover recyclable products such as plastic, paper, glass and cans.

This service provides customers with the peace of mind that, through one service provider, they are legally compliant and meet the needs of the safety, health and environmental authorities, while effectively managing all waste generated from their sites.

By performing this separation at source, EnviroServ can maximise the recyclable volumes and minimise waste sent to landfill. This programme offers a solution that is both cost-effective (as income is generated from the recyclables recovered) and provides customers with detailed reports that enable them to track and report on the volumes of waste recycled.

The on-site waste management standards developed by EnviroServ provide a comprehensive framework for businesses to effectively manage their waste at the source. This includes transforming the waste area layout to promote sorting and separation of waste, setting up a structured and best practice approach to waste organisation and layout, and installing signage and sorting equipment in compliance with ISO/SHEQ standards.

Trained staff

EnviroServ provides fully trained on-site waste handlers with personal protective equipment who are responsible for collecting, separating and sorting waste to extract recyclable materials.

“This is a highly skilled process that requires expertise in identifying and segregating different types of recyclable materials such as paper, cardboard, metal and plastics. These materials are then micro-sorted into over 20 grades, including PET, HDPE, PVC, in various forms and colours, including rigid, film, bottle, flexible, clear, print and colour,” Twidale says.

“The sorted recyclable grades are then sold directly to the end-user, mill or plant, increasing the rebate and promoting circular economy practices.”

EnviroServ also sources and vets recyclers, manages and records all collections, as well as files, scans and captures all documentation against the client’s web profile.

“Our on-site staff are trained to handle hazardous waste safely, which is separated, securely labelled, transported, treated and disposed of in compliance with legislated requirements.”

Benefits

There are numerous benefits of on-site waste management, including:

• professional, trained teams dedicated to overseeing the entire waste management programme

• full ownership of the waste management programme

• provision of staff and equipment to ensure correct handling (packaging, sorting, bailing, labelling loading), storage and transportation of waste streams

• appropriate staff complement and equipment to achieve cost-effective solutions

• if required, static compactors and bailing machines can be installed

• flexibility to manage changing waste volumes

• waste minimisation through reduction, separation, reuse and recycling

• accurate recordkeeping and reporting.

Fully certified

All safe disposal certificates and weighbridge slips are captured, including recycling volumes, and source documents and transactions are loaded into the system where they can be viewed at any time.

“Our on-site waste management standard is a comprehensive framework designed to ensure compliance and best environmental practices, with the goal of helping our customers achieve zero waste to landfill. Through waste sorting, waste statistics recording and tailored solutions for different waste types, this standard enables businesses to effectively manage their waste from cradle to grave, promoting sustainability and responsible waste management practices.”

As environmental challenges become more urgent, EnviroServ is committed to taking action and leading the way towards a more sustainable future for generations to come.