There is an increasing need for experience and confidence when it comes to the treatment and recycling of different types of wastewaters. Efficient treatment of wastewater is an important component of any profitable industrial operation and it is the responsibility of the business owner to make sure it is done properly.
Liquid waste disposal companies should understand that businesses require a cost-effective effluent treatment solution that can help them manage their entire wastewater stream, that can ensure they are meeting all federal and local standards, and that is as environmentally-friendly as possible. Here are some tips for finding a company that you can trust.
1. It should start with an analysis
Any company that is serious about what they are doing will begin a contract by conducting an on-site waste stream analysis. This means that they should not be purposing you any sort of offer or cooperation until they fully understand the issues your company or organization is facing when it comes to liquid waste management. The full process of analysis should also involve providing you with a characterization list of all the waste constituents so that you understand what you are paying them for and are able to work toward an environmental solution that will best suit your desired outcome.
2. Mischaracterization of waste can increase long-term liability
This process of analysis also performs a more important function than just being able to offer you an accurate quote, the mischaracterization of waste has the potential to increase long-term liability, disposal costs, and annual environmental reporting. It is important to understand that claiming ignorance of your waste disposal services’ practices won’t save you if waste, which has been disposed of in illegal or ethical way, is found and traced back to your organization.
3. Know where the waste is disposed
This is an important question that you need to be aware of when seeking waste removal services. As an ethical and regulation-compliant company owner, you are responsible for the waste generated by your business. Don’t be shy about asking questions and request to see waste reports that prove the company is recycling any waste that can be recycled and to find out how they are disposing of any non-recyclable waste.
4. Ask about qualifications
In addition to asking to see reports, it is a good idea to find out about the qualifications of the staff that you are going to be dealing with. When hiring a waste management company, it is critical that you know whether or not the drivers you will be working with have completed the relevant occupational health and safety training. The sort of company you want to work with should be eager to be transparent about this issue and be able to show you the current OH&S cards of their employees.
5. Experience and confidence
Whether residential and municipal sources, or industrial wastewater, you want to know that the company you are working with has experience across the board and is comfortable dealing with a variety of situations. Unexpected events can arise, and you don’t want people who are learning on the job. Do some research and read some reviews in order to fully assess the level of experience of the company you are considering.
6. Know exactly what services they provide
You need to find out if you are dealing with a company that will be able to provide you with the complete life-cycle of waste disposal. Ideally, you don’t want to have to deal with more than one company, so you want to find one that is able to disposal of every single type of waste generated by different aspects of your business.
