We cultivate and control plants and animals in many ways for ecology and the economy. Part if this work involves chemicals that encourage growth or tackle unwanted pests. Agrichemicals can pose a variety of risks and WM Technical Services are the experts on handling and safely disposing of these chemicals to preserve the environment of New Zealand.
We are the experts in collection and disposal of unwanted or expired laboratory chemicals out of universities, schools, commercial & industrial businesses. Our experienced & qualified chemists are well versed in the requirements of the Dangerous Goods for Land Transport rule as well as the Hazardous Substances regulations.
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.
Our Technical Services team utilise batch distillation technology to recycle solvents and fuels. Contact us for an obligation-free discussion with our specialists.
WM Technical Services runs one of New Zealand’s most comprehensive certified vacuum tanker fleets. Our trucks are fully compliant with the applicable Worksafe Approved Codes of Practice for road tank wagons which gives you the peace of mind that your bulk hazardous waste is handled under best practice guidelines.
New Zealand’s stormwater network is protected from debris ending up on roads via well designed drains and with cesspits. Periodically these cesspits need to be sucked out by a vacuum tanker. WM Technical Services provides a convenient location for these tankers to discharge their waste for safe and efficient dewatering and disposal.
New Zealand’s unique biodiversity and strong primary industries is heavily dependent on effective biosecurity to keep out pests and diseases. WM Technical Services operates several MPI Approved Transitional Facilities for receiving and destroying biosecurity risk goods. Secure biosecurity or quarantine bin options are available to meet Transitional Facility waste needs.
The pathogenic risk of some biohazardous waste is heightened where the items pose a cut or puncture hazard. This is the case with used hypodermic needles, scalpels, and scissors. WM Technical Services provides a wide variety of United Nations approved rigid container options including the preeminent Daniels Sharpsmart technology.
We recycle customer inks, paints, and thinners into a premium paint spray gun cleaning fluid. Our Chemists balance the different solvent types to get the optimum blend and confirm efficacy through our Quality Controlprotocols.
Sometimes hazardous substances find there way into or onto soil. Our Technical Services division are the experts in treatment of soils contaminated with substances such as hydrocarbon or heavy metals to enable disposal in a safe and compliant manner.
