Hazardous wastes are classified on the basis of their biological, chemical and physical properties. These properties generate materials that are either toxic, reactive, ignitable, corrosive, infectious or radioactive. 

Toxic wastes are poisons, even in very small or trace amounts. They may have acute effects, causing death or violent illness or they may have chronic effects, slowly causing irreparable harm. Some are carcinogenic, causing cancer after many years of exposure. Others are mutagenic, causing major biological changes inthe offspring of exposed humans and wildlife. 

Our hazardous waste specialists work to the latest safety and environmental standards, with regular checks by independent institutions to confirm compliance. After collection and sorting, hazardous waste is sent to temporary storage facilities, where large quantities of individual substances are consolidated. At the same time, antifreeze, mercury thermometers and the like are disposed of in a safe, legal manner. 

Activities will revolve around the implementation of a hazardous waste management plan that will cover the following activities, all typically managed at the point of collection: