Waste management is a current and still controversial issue, as not all companies are concerned as they should be with the destination of the waste they produce. The government invests in initiatives that encourage the correct management of waste and, at the same time, imposes strict penalties for those who fail to comply with environmental legislation.
The issue has become so relevant that some companies specialize exclusively in activities related to proper waste management. In this way, waste generating companies have more reliable and safer support to take care of the waste, especially if it is dangerous.
Want to know more? Check out, below, 4 advantages of hiring a specialized company for an effective waste management plan!
- The specialized company understands the environmental legislation
One of the first advantages is that the company, being specialized in waste management, knows all the details about environmental legislation that is, it knows what should and should not be done, what is mandatory and for whom it is mandatory and penalties for violations.
The Environmental Crimes Law (Act, 1974 and the Air Act, 1981) is also very relevant, as it defines what an environmental crime is and what are the criminal and administrative sanctions for those who fail to comply with the determinations. But there are other laws, rules, and regulations, ordinances that address the issue and can help to better manage the waste generated by a company/industry.
- Professionals are specialized and know how to handle waste
Another advantage is that the company specializing in waste management has qualified professionals who know how to safely handle different types of waste.
This is fundamental because there are very dangerous residues, which can cause damage to the health of professionals and also to third parties, as well as to the environment if they are not handled correctly.
The company can respond in labor lawsuits and also for civil liability, in addition to environmental crime, should any problem occur during the handling of waste. It is necessary that all people who come into contact with the waste be qualified and trained to carry out the handling and management, especially if they are of a chemical or health service nature.
- Does the company have the proper infrastructure for waste management?
Another advantage is that the company specialized in waste management gathers the necessary infrastructure to carry out the required processes. By carrying out the work in its own facilities, it is possible to reduce costs for the contracting company. It even reduces the need to make several outsourced hires.
With a good infrastructure, due to individual and collective protection equipment (PPE and EPCs), treatment equipment (incinerator, autoclave, and others), it is possible to guarantee better efficiency and safety of the processes.
- The specialized company performs the global waste management
Finally, we can end by remembering that the specialized company can also carry out complete waste management. She can limit herself to consulting or manage all the work, which includes:
- Packaging;
- Internal collection;
- Segregation;
- Waste storage;
- Marketing of recyclables;
- Environmental audit;
- Waste shipment;
- Waste transportation;
- Treatment and final destination.
In addition, there is the possibility of carrying out the training and qualification of the employees of the contracting company, minimizing the risks with accidents, and contributing to the awareness of the team.
Hiring a specialized company for waste management is the most economical and safest way to guarantee legal compliance and reduce costs, as well as achieving improvement in sustainability rates.
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