HOW TO IMPLEMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF RESTRICTED SOLID WASTE

Waste disposal is not something that should be taken lightly. It should, in fact, gain significant focus from your organisation if your activities lead to waste generation of substances classified to be fairly damaging to the environment, and to people. When it comes to restricted solid waste, disposal can become a very lengthy and complex process.

To begin with you will need to confirm that your site generates restricted solid waste. Unlike other classes of wastes, like hazardous waste and liquid waste, restricted solid waste is not pre-classified. The only way to verify if your site has generated restricted solid waste would be to use a technical chemical assessment. The classification needs to be definitive before the disposal of restricted solid waste.

It is important to determine the kind of waste in order to identify the appropriate disposal procedure. For instance, in the case of hazardous waste, treatment needs to be applied first before it is disposed at a licensed landfill. Improper disposal or even non-disposal will mean costs for the organisation; if you’re responsible for the restricted solid waste and fail to dispose of it properly, you could be faced with a hefty fine, not to mention possibly become liable for public health issues.

An aspect of the disposal is the transportation of the waste. In an effort to maintain safety, the government and relevant agencies have limited the distance that waste — any class of waste — can be transported.

Restricted solid waste should only be transported to the area closest to the origin of the waste that can be legally used for its disposal. Alternately, restricted solid waste can also be transported to another State where the border crossing is closer than any other place in its origin State that can be used for the disposal of the waste.

Those who violate this new policy, known as the proximity principle, will be subject to penalties; amounts vary between individuals and corporations.

By limiting the distance in which restricted solid waste can be transported, the government aims to reduce carbon emissions, traffic accidents and heavy vehicle traffic, and not just waste spillages and contamination.

As with any kind of work as hazardous and technical as waste disposal, it is crucial that waste generators rely on the expertise of industry-recognised waste management services. Waste management services not only have the appropriate credentials to handle this type of work, but they also possess updated knowledge on lawful procedures. This ensures that your restricted solid waste disposal is done safely and according to existing policies.

AES are fully licensed and accredited waste disposal experts. They also do fuel tank removals and asbestos management in Sydney as part of their professional environmental remediation services.