Where substances are not able to be recycled or disposed of in New Zealand they are known as Intractable. These intractable products include Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), some pesticides, halogenated solvents, and Poly- & Per- Fluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS) firefighting foams. The substances are packed and shipped to our disposal partners in Australia and Europe. These facilities undertake the high temperature incineration of these products. WM Technical Services is the industry expert in hazardous waste export which is governed closely by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and Basel & Stockholm Conventions.
It is now common for household and commercial chemicals to be packaged in aerosol cans for ease of use. The chemical and propellant may pose flammable, toxic or corrosive risks. WM Technical Services provides a safe handling and disposal service for these full or spent aerosol cans.
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Waste Management Sustainability offers a range of education and training packages, which can be tailored to suit your business. We offer face-to-face training, animated videos and educational materials which cover topics including the dos and don’ts of recycling, the waste hierarchy and the circular economy.
Wood recycling focuses on recovering wooden offcuts and pallets, turning them into valuable compost and landscaping materials. WM New Zealand provides the rig...
Waste Management can facilitate the disposal of sensitive documentation via the Rotoclave® steam sterilisation technology.