Reportedly,
there are three significant hazardous waste streams in UAE, which are
Petrochemical waste, Medical Waste, and e-Waste. To avoid hazardous waste
export, government-funded waste management companies have established
centralised treatment facilities. The Centre for Waste Management (CWM) already
introduced guidelines and established treatment facilities. These facilities
offer Hazardous Waste Management Services in Abu Dhabi, treating
hazardous waste through different methods. This may include methods like
Medical Waste Incineration, Engine Oil treatment, Tyre Shredding etc. The
government is also taking initiative and encouraging companies for proper
handling of e-waste.
How Government helping in controlling hazardous waste?
A few major electronic distributors like CWT
have established waste collection centres, and transfer waste subsequently to
already established facilities. However, a major fraction of e-waste is still
collected in an unorganised manner, in order to export to Southeast Asian countries.
In accordance with Article 12 of the law, hazardous
waste produced locally must be transported and disposed of through land
borders, the marine environment limit, and the airspace in accordance with the
rules, procedures, and controls stipulated in the Basel Agreement and
coordinated with the Federal Environmental Agency.
The government has passed various legislation to
regulate and organise the waste management sector. The Abu Dhabi Law 21 of 2005
regulates waste management in the emirate. According to the law, the Centre of
Waste Management Authority is responsible for monitoring and managing the
transportation of hazardous waste.
Furthermore, shipments containing hazardous wastes
are well controlled and monitored, which are coming to UAE. Additionally, the
government imposes fine on companies if mixed plastic waste was reported.
Further impetus is required by the government to
invest in better waste handling, treatment and storage facilities for e-waste,
nuclear waste and other such waste.
Hazardous & Nonhazardous Waste Collection
Hazardous waste is potentially dangerous, and poses
serious risks to public health or the environment. Hence, viable waste
transport solutions are required to collect waste without compromising on
safety and environmental standards.
Hence, we can say that waste management is
essential for community and environmental protection.
Consequences of improper hazardous waste management
Hazardous waste can be destructive for humans.
Hence, improper management of hazardous waste can lead to. Hence there is an
urgent need for proper disposal of waste to preserve the environment.
Improper hazardous waste management can lead to
increased pollution levels. Furthermore, improper waste management can inflict
damage to the extent that if no adequate steps are taken, then it can cause
irreparable damage.
Hazardous waste also contaminates soil, thus
polluting soils and can be detrimental to the environment in many ways. Also,
it leads to water pollution, and global warming, and affects human and marine
life in a worsened way. Water pollution is one of the main dangers, as it may
contain various toxic liquid substances and chemicals.
This polluted water stream can affect plants,
animals and humans. Improper hazardous waste management can also lead to global
warming, thus future generations can suffer. Therefore all hazardous waste
needs effective waste management so that the plant can be preserved.
Post Covid-19, there is an additional burden of the
medical waste generated and can be treated in incineration facilities.
Incinerating hazardous garbage is a delicate
process. But it is an effective way to destroy and treat hazardous waste, that
can pose a serious threat to the environment and public health.
Incineration employs the high-temperature process
to break down hazardous waste into ash and other byproducts.
What Kind of Hazardous Waste is Incinerated?
A huge variety of hazardous waste can be treated
securely with this method. Hazardous waste management includes:
- Clinical
Waste
- Cosmetics
- Pharmaceutical
waste/laboratory waste
- Pesticides
- Commercial
and Household Paints
- Radioactive
Waste
- Medical Waste – Infectious and Radioactive
There are different disposal options available for
most difficult materials waste like pharmaceutical waste and radioactive waste
management.
What Waste Cannot Be
Incinerated?
There are some substances which cannot be treated
at an incineration facility:
- Activated
Carbon – The use of activated carbon is widespread in public water
purification, industrial pollution control, and food and beverage
manufacturing.
- Animal
Fats – Incineration plants cannot handle animal fats since they are highly
flammable and uncontrollable.
- Agrochemicals – Some specific chemicals
release harmful gases. And if it is exposed to high temperatures, it can
lead to environmental and human health consequences.
What Kind of Incinerators Are Used for Hazardous Waste?
World-wide, hazardous waste is
typically incinerated with 4 main types of incinerator plants.
- Simple
Incinerator
- Fixed
or Moving Grate Incinerator
- Rotary
Kiln Incinerator
- Fluidized Bed Incinerator
Hazardous Waste Management Services in Abu Dhabi
Cleanco Waste Treatment can responsibly dispose of your
hazardous waste in a safe manner. CWT employs reliable processes through
approved incineration facilities. Further, we are safety professionals who
ensure that hazardous waste is efficiently and safely incinerated at an inspected
hazardous waste incineration facility.
