Hazardous Waste Removal & Disposal in Surrey
Whether it’s mold contamination, asbestos materials, or biohazardous waste, improper disposal can have serious health and environmental risks. Scott Asbestos And Hazardous Material Removal Ltd ensures these materials are contained, transported, and disposed of correctly, preventing exposure and regulatory violations.
We provide hazardous waste removal and disposal services for residential and commercial sites in Surrey. With the proper certifications and equipment, we can safely manage your waste.
Schedule an appointment with our certified team today. Call (604) 472-7499.
What Types of Hazardous Waste Require Professional Disposal?
Hazardous waste, no matter the type, must be removed and disposed of according to strict regulations. These rules exist to prevent contamination, protect public health, and ensure that dangerous materials don’t cause environmental harm. Without proper handling, hazardous waste can spread toxins.
Asbestos is one material we handle. It’s particularly dangerous because its fibers can cause severe respiratory diseases. Our removal process ensures that the asbestos is contained, extracted using specialized equipment, and disposed of at approved facilities to prevent exposure.
We also handle mold, which has spores that can spread easily and grow in new areas when disturbed. Improper handling can potentially worsen the contamination.
Biohazardous waste is another material we handle. It must be collected, sealed, and treated at regulated facilities. It shouldn’t be handled without proper training.
Do You Always Need a Professional for Hazardous Waste?
Some low-risk hazardous waste can legally be removed and disposed of without professional help, depending on the type and quantity. However, even when disposal is allowed, handling these materials without proper precautions can still pose health and environmental risks.
Asbestos, biohazards, and large-scale mold contamination require special containment and disposal methods. Without professional help, you risk exposure, cross-contamination, and violating disposal regulations, which can lead to fines or rejected waste.
Navigating bylaws and disposal regulations can also be complicated, with specific requirements for packaging, transport, and disposal limits. While it’s possible to handle some materials yourself, our professionals ensure all your waste is classified, contained, and transported correctly and efficiently.
Scott Asbestos And Hazardous Material Removal Ltd Offers Professional Hazardous Waste Management
We offer comprehensive hazardous waste management solutions. This includes proper disposal and compliant removal services for asbestos, mold, and biohazards.
Look to us for:
- Removal of asbestos, mold, and biohazardous waste
- Safe transport in certified hazardous waste vehicles
- Proper containment using sealed, approved containers
- Compliance with all disposal regulations and requirements
We take hazardous waste management seriously, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient removal from start to finish.
How Does a Hazardous Waste Removal Company Ensure Compliance?
Regulations for hazardous waste removal depend on the material and its specific handling, transport, and disposal requirements. As a professional hazardous waste removal company, we ensure compliance by following strict safety protocols and adhering to the ministry’s guidelines.
Each type of hazardous material also requires a different approach to removal. If multiple hazardous materials are present, we handle them separately to prevent cross-contamination and ensure each material is disposed of according to its specific regulations.
We ensure compliance through the following:
- Employee training and certification: Our professionals undergo specialized training and possess certification to safely handle hazardous materials.
- Proper waste classification: We identify and categorize waste correctly to determine the required handling and disposal methods.
- The use of approved containers: We store hazardous waste in rip-proof, labeled containers that meet regulatory standards.
- Controlled worksite zones: We establish restricted areas to minimize exposure risks during removal.
What Does the Process for Hazardous Waste Transport Involve?
Before transporting hazardous waste, we handle all the removal, heavy lifting, and demolition to safely extract the material. We follow strict extraction and containment procedures for each material using approved disposal bags and puncture-resistant containers to secure the waste for safe transport.
Once the waste is contained and labeled accordingly, we load it into our transport vehicles. Our team ensures that materials are properly secured and organized to prevent spills or exposure during transit.
From start to finish, we:
- Assess the site and identify hazardous materials.
- Remove waste with all the necessary demolition and heavy lifting.
- Secure materials in sealed, approved containers.
- Label, document, and load waste into transport vehicles.
- Deliver waste to a certified disposal facility for proper handling.
How Do Asbestos and Mold Removal Processes Differ?
Only a small amount of asbestos needs to be present to be considered hazardous. This means that the same guidelines apply even if 1% of the material is contaminated. In addition, only some containment methods are considered permissible, including double-bagging in polyethylene bags.
Mold removal doesn’t have the same hazardous waste classification or removal guidelines, but it still requires careful handling. Contaminated materials, like drywall or insulation, are removed and bagged or sealed. It can generally be disposed of as general debris unless mixed with other hazardous materials.
Dust control measures also differ. For asbestos removal, we use negative air pressure and HEPA filtration to prevent fibers from escaping the containment area. For mold, we focus on minimizing airborne spread by carefully removing materials without breaking them apart while wearing PPE for protection.
What Are Acceptable Ways of Handling Asbestos Disposal?
Asbestos can only be disposed of at approved landfills, and acceptance is determined by the landfill operator or director. Since asbestos fibers can become airborne without controls, they can’t be mixed with general waste and must be separately contained and transported under strict guidelines.
There are also limits on how much asbestos waste can be brought at one time, and while you can use your own vehicle in some cases, it can become contaminated without proper protection. It’s much easier and safer for our registered vehicles to handle the process.
Ensure Compliance With Our Hazardous Waste Removal
Hazardous waste handling must be done safely, legally, and without risk. From asbestos containment to biohazard disposal, Scott Asbestos And Hazardous Material Removal Ltd takes care of every step, ensuring nothing is left to chance.
With the right equipment, certified transport, and a deep understanding of regulations for hazardous waste removal, we make compliance simple.
Looking for hazardous waste removal and disposal in Surrey? Contact us at (604) 472-7499.