Regulated and Hazardous Waste

Wanless is certified by the EPA to recover, transport and dispose of hazardous and regulated waste. Wanless adheres to the Environmental Protection Act (E.P.A.) and adopts approved methods for handling hazardous waste, and sources approved treatment and holding facilities for the destruction of materials.

Additionally, Wanless is licensed by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (A.Q.I.S.) to remove quarantine waste from all international transit terminals. Wanless carries out A.Q.I.S. approved methods for the destruction of quarantine materials.

Wanless has the capability to provide an authorised certificate guaranteeing product destruction for insurance purposes and peace of mind.

Hazardous and regulated waste is managed with extreme care and receives treatment, processing and burial following the guidelines outlined in EPA legislation.

Regulated waste items that Wanless is certified to dispose of include:

• Acid solutions
• Animal effluent
• Asbestos
• Liquid, oils and greases
• Paint and solvents
• Quarantine items
• Sludges
• Tyres
• Waste containing chemical or mineral compounds

Hazardous (non-regulated) waste items that Wanless is certified to dispose of include:

• Automotive parts
• Chemicals
• Electrical equipment
• Explosives
• Flammable items
• Furniture and large household items
• Liquids, oils and greases
• Metals Product destruction