Hazardous Waste Management
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is proper hazardous waste management important?
Proper hazardous waste management prevents harm to human health, reduces environmental pollution, and ensures compliance with legal regulations. It helps mitigate risks such as infections, contamination, and toxic exposure.
How frequently can hazardous waste be collected?
The frequency of collection is tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. Whether you require daily, weekly, or on-demand services, Noksvu Projects ensures timely and efficient waste collection.
Does Noksvu Projects provide waste containers?
Yes, we supply a variety of SABS-approved Health Care Risk Waste containers for safe handling and segregation. These containers are barcoded for easy tracking and compliance.
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste management is a process to ensure the storage, treatment and disposal of dangerous waste is conducted in a manner that protects the health and safety of people and the environment. Our work of scope includes the collection, treatment and disposal of the following:
- Infectious waste: waste contaminated with blood and other bodily fluids (e.g. from discarded diagnostic samples), cultures and stocks of infectious agents from laboratory work (e.g. waste from autopsies and infected animals from laboratories), or waste from patients with infections (e.g. swabs, bandages and disposable medical devices);
- Pathological waste: human tissues, organs or fluids, body parts and contaminated animal carcasses;
- Sharps waste:syringes, needles, disposable scalpels and blades, etc.;
- Chemical waste: for example, solvents and reagents used for laboratory preparations, disinfectants, sterilants and heavy metals contained in medical devices (e.g. mercury in broken thermometers) and batteries;
- Pharmaceutical waste: expired, unused and contaminated drugs and vaccines;
- Cytotoxic waste: waste containing substances with genotoxic properties (i.e. highly hazardous substances that are, mutagenic, teratogenic or carcinogenic), such as cytotoxic drugs used in cancer treatment and their metabolites;
- Radioactive waste: such as products contaminated by radionuclides including radioactive diagnostic material or radiotherapeutic materials;
- Clinical and Hygiene Waste: sanitary bin services soap, airfreshne and dispensers.
- Industrial by products: waste produced from material considered to be no longer of use after the manufacturing process has been completed.
- Solvents: Solvents are ubiquitous in numerous industrial applications due to their ability to dissolve or suspend other materials without altering their properties. Some solvents, while useful, present significant health and environmental risks.
- Electronics Waste (e-waste): Discarded electronic devices can harbour a number of toxic materials.
- Batteries: Batteries have facilitated the revolution of portable electronics, but they come with environmental costs.
- Pesticides and Herbicides: Designed specifically to deter or kill pests and unwanted vegetation, these chemicals play a pivotal role in modern agriculture. However, their impact isn’t limited to pests and weeds. Many chemicals can be toxic to humans, wildlife, and beneficial insects.
- Cleaning Agents: Industrial-grade cleaners often contain powerful chemicals to tackle tough grime and stains. However, some of these agents can be hazardous.
- Sewage Sludge: Because of its pathogen content and its unstable, decomposable nature, raw sewage sludge is a potential health and environmental hazard.
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Whether it’s hazardous waste management, general waste solutions, or specialized cleaning services, Noksvu Projects is your trusted partner. Join the growing list of satisfied clients who have already made the shift toward efficient, compliant, and eco-conscious practices.