Dangers Of Improper Hazardous Waste Disposal



Waste disposal is essential to the health of our planet and all those who reside on it. While all waste should be disposed of correctly, it is especially essential that hazardous waste is disposed of properly and effectively.

Here are the dangers of improper hazardous waste disposal and how to take care of it correctly.

Hazardous Waste Disposal

Hazardous waste is by definition something that can be harmful to humans or the environment. A lot of businesses produce hazardous waste, such as oils, fuels and chemicals. But hazardous waste is also produced in households, items like pesticides, batteries and cleaning products count as hazardous waste. If you don’t dispose of your hazardous waste correctly, you can face a large fine, prosecution or even imprisonment.

You can’t dispose of hazardous waste in a landfill like ordinary waste, it must instead go through proper channels and processes to ensure that it does not end up causing harm or damage to living creatures or the environment. You cannot treat your own hazardous waste unless you are qualified to do so and have the appropriate facilities. That is why it is best to use a waste management service.

You must ensure you store any hazardous waste safely before its disposal. It should always be stored in sealed and leak-proof containers. If you’re a business generating normal and hazardous waste, it is best to designate an area for the storage of hazardous waste

Dangers of Hazardous Waste

There are a bunch of different types of hazardous waste, and each has different dangers. Here are a few:

●     Flammable: flammable liquids only take a small spark to ignite and the resulting fire can spread very fast. This fire also produced harmful fumes that can be breathed in.

●     Pressurised Gas: Pressurised gas can explode when exposed to heat, causing burns and injury.

●     Corrosive: Corrosive materials can corrode metal structures and cause chemical burns to the skin and eyes.

●     Hazardous To The Environment: These types of hazards have a dangerous impact on wildlife, particularly aquatic life where they can make a lasting impact on the environment.

Hazardous Waste Management From Walsh Brothers

If you have hazardous waste at your premises that need disposing of, get in touch today with the experts at Walsh Brothers Industrial Services Ltd. Whether it’s bulk liquids or drummed chemical waste materials, we have years of experience in the safe and fully compliant management and disposal of hazardous waste throughout Scotland. This includes Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fife, Sterling and more.

Some of the hazardous waste we can manage includes oils, acids, fuels, coolants, paints, industrial solvents, flammable liquid, drilling waste and more.

So get in touch today on 01258 214 507 for our SEPA licensed waste disposal services. We don’t just deal with hazardous waste, so visit our website now to explore our full range of services including septic tank maintenance and industrial cleaning.