Waste Disposal/Classification
Waste Disposal / Waste Classification Report
What is a Disposal Report?
A Disposal Report (also sometimes referred to as a Waste Classification Report or Certificate) is required when applying to take non liquid waste to a Disposal Facility, and is commonly required when disposing of waste soil. [Environmental Guidelines: Assessment, Classification & Management of Liquid & Non-Liquid Wastes, 2004 and Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act)]. Disposal Facilities are licensed to accept certain classes of waste only. Waste is classified into Inert, Solid, Industrial, Hazardous, Special and so on, depending on the analysis and on leaching properties. Typically, Disposal Facilities will not accept waste without a Disposal Report.
How is a Disposal Report Generated?
Samples, usually of soil, must be taken and analysed under a controlled protocol which includes:
- An adequate number of samples
- An adequate spatial distribution of the samples
- An adequate number of blanks, split replicates, blind replicates, rinsate blanks
- Application of controlled field work techniques
- An adequate analysis program by an accredited laboratory
- Appropriate data review of the laboratory analysis results
- The generation of a Report detailing the investigation, the Report conforming to Guidelines
- The Report is to conclude with an assessment of the relevant class of Waste
Time Factors
Soil Disposal Reports are very often required urgently. This requirement commonly arises when a site is being cleaned up. The soil is excavated and stockpiled. The sampling, analysis and Report process takes time, and the site and perhaps equipment lie idle awaiting the Disposal Report.
Hence a rapid turnaround service for the sampling, analysis and report, even though it costs more, can save money on the project overall. GETEX provides expedited service at reasonable rates.
Experienced Staff
GETEX staff have the experience, qualifications and expertise to provide you with the service you need to obtain a Disposal Report in a short time frame. Customer Service Orientation
GETEX operates 24/7. Your call will be handled by experienced people with authority who can help you. We do not use message services.
GETEX Carries full Professional Indemnity Insurance with cover for asbestos work (GETEX also has a NATA accredited laboratory for asbestos fi bre counting and air volume measurement).
Asbestos Problems?
GETEX professionals are very experienced in asbestos work, so if your Disposal problem involves asbestos, contact GETEX.Download the Waste Disposal / Classification Information Sheet (PDF)
