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What Is A Waste Type?
A waste type means the type and movement of waste from its source to its final disposal. Waste comes in many different forms and can be either hazardous or non-hazardous.
What Is The Difference Between Non-Hazardous & Hazardous Waste Types?
Understanding your waste streams is the first step toward responsible, efficient, and compliant waste management.
At Interwaste, our integrated waste management approach is grounded in global best practices and aligned with the waste hierarchy, which defines how different types of waste should be treated and disposed of.
Why Is It Important To Understand Your Waste Type?
Understanding your waste streams is the first step toward responsible, efficient, and compliant waste management.
At Interwaste, our integrated waste management approach is grounded in global best practices and aligned with the waste hierarchy, which defines how different types of waste should be treated and disposed of.
Hazardous Waste
When it comes to hazardous waste, safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility are non-negotiable. Interwaste offers a fully integrated hazardous waste management solution – from accurate classification and safe collection to treatment, energy recovery, and compliant disposal.
Our innovative approach ensures that your hazardous waste is handled efficiently, minimising environmental risk while helping you meet stringent regulatory requirements.
General Waste
Not all waste is created equal, and understanding waste types is key to responsible management. General waste consists of non-hazardous materials like food scraps, packaging, and office waste that need proper disposal even if they aren’t recyclable.
With advances in waste technology, general waste can be seen as a potential resource. Interwaste offers smart, sustainable solutions that help businesses reduce landfill use and achieve their environmental goals.
Non-Hazardous (General) Waste
This includes waste that does not pose an immediate threat to people or the environment. It typically consists of:
- Household refuse
- Construction and demolition debris
- Inert materials (like rubble or sand)
- Business-related discards (e.g. paper, packaging)
These waste types are generally safe to handle and are regulated under waste legislation for non-hazardous substances, as outlined in Section 69 of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act.
Source www.sawic.environment.gov.com
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste, by contrast, contains substances that are toxic, reactive, flammable, corrosive, or infectious. It requires specialised handling, treatment, and disposal due to the potential harm it can cause to people and the planet.
Knowing the difference — and classifying waste correctly — is critical to maintaining legal compliance and reducing environmental risk.
Source www.sawic.environment.gov.com
Why Is It Important To Understand Your Waste Type?
By accurately identifying your waste type and aligning it with the most suitable disposal or treatment method, we help you:
- Ensure legislative and regulatory compliance
- Reduce your environmental impact
- Unlock operational cost savings
- Implement more sustainable practices
- Gain a distinct competitive advantage
No matter the source – whether general or hazardous waste – your waste streams can be effectively managed with the right strategy and expert support.
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