FAQs

Safe disposal certificates are issued for waste classified as hazardous waste. Non-hazardous waste are not issued with a Safe Disposal Certificate, instead a waste manifest is issued once their waste is disposed of as proof to the relevant authorities that their waste was managed in an approved and permitted manner.

Yes. A safe disposal service entails the following:

• The load with the product is accompanied by the client or escorted to the site.
• Acceptance and recording of the load takes place at our weighbridge.
• The load is accompanied by security officials to a purpose made trench on the site
• In the presence of the client, security officials, site management and an EnviroServ sales representative the product is off loaded, crushed and trenched.
• The destroyed product is treated with chemicals if required and covered.
• The trench is further covered with other incoming wastes and finally closed off with daily cover material (typically soil).
• Finally, the client is issued with a Safe Disposal Certificate to prove that the product was destroyed. This certificate is an essential part of a waste management documentation system as it facilitates the ability to provide an auditable cradle-to-grave paper trail for the authorities.

Where required, disposal is done in conjunction with the relevant authorities, e.g. SARS oversees the disposal of tobacco products.

South Africa has an excellent reputation for environmental awareness. The Waste Management Regulations published under the auspices of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (no. 59 of 2008) is one of the most advanced pieces of legislation in the world. EnviroServ currently owns and operates a number of technologically advanced landfill disposal sites, including the Class A Holfontein site; the largest of its kind in southern Africa. All EnviroServ’s Class A facilities are designed by top civil engineers to handle all types of liquid and solid waste and  managed in accordance with legislation. EnviroServ’s Treatment and Disposal Solutions manages most types of hazardous and industrial waste that require specialised treatment and processing before disposal at a suitable landfill site. All  hazardous wastes, characterised by their flammability, corrosivity, toxicity and/or reactivity, must, by law, be analysed prior to treatment and disposal at a permitted landfill. Certain hazardous waste streams can be recycled, like thinners, oils, batteries and fluorescent tubes.

Based on the physical and chemical characteristics of waste, EnviroServ ensures that the correct treatment and disposal method will be applied to minimise environmental, health and safety impacts now and for the future.

EnviroServ currently owns and / or manages five different landfill sites.  Each site has its own capacity in terms of volume and airspace and is currently at a different stage of its lifespan.

Contact our regional representative or alternatively forward your enquiry to clientservices@enviroserv.co.za for assistance.

In support of EnviroServ’s drive towards sustainable waste management, EnviroServ has invested in various alternative waste treatments such as effluent treatment, oil separation, evaporation, freeze crystallisation, composting, in-vessel composting, cechano-chemical destruction and micro-encapsulation. Some of these technologies have been implemented and others are planned for the future. This is in line with the restrictions listed in the National Norms and Standards for the Disposal of Waste to Landfill.

Our many facilities, including our laboratories, treatment and disposal facilities, waste operations, including sorting and processing facilities are all permitted to handle the work they do.   EnviroServ complies with all relevant legislation as set out by the government and holds certifications in several internationally recognised management systems viz. ISO 14000, OHSAS 18000, ISO 9000, ISO 17025, the Chemical and Allied Industries Associations Responsible Care programme and, the SQAS Programme, and are associates of the Institute of Waste Management SA and the International Solid Waste Association to name a few.

A waste disposal certificate is a document confirming that waste managers disposing of waste to landfill have done so in accordance with the Norms and Standards for Disposal of Waste to Landfill set in terms of section 7(1) of the National Environmental Management Waste Act.

EnviroServ’s laboratory was established in the early 1990s. The Meadowdale laboratory is an accredited state of the art laboratory. This facility was the first waste analytical laboratory in South Africa to receive SANAS accreditation in February 2012. The laboratory is accredited according to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard for waste analysis. The laboratory offers expert advice with regard to testing and handling of all waste materials, including hazardous waste materials and is able to assist in the analysis and classification of waste in accordance with the United Nations Globally Harmonised System of Classification as contained in SANS 10234 and mandated by the National Environmental Management Waste Act (NEMWA No 59 of 2008) and the associated Waste Regulations with its prescribed Norms and Standards.

New technologies are generally expensive due to the capital expense required to implement.  They do, however, have long term benefits for clients as well as for the environment as they typically focus on material recovery and reuse, preserving the planet’s resources for future generations.

As one of South Africa's leading absorbent solution providers, we invest in the best quality products available to ensure least environmental impact. Our flagship products MinroSorb, a chemical absorbent and EnviroZorb, a hydrocarbon absorbent, are treated and packaged in various sizes. Oil, chemical and combination wheelie bin, jumbo bin and truck spill kits are available on request. Our range includes polypropylene absorbents for both oil and chemical spills. Other products include consumables, drip trays, drums and IBC’s for smaller spills. The Organo range consists of oil and chemical absorbents, bio remediation and degreasing products. Our degreasing solution product, OrganoCleanMB as well as the bioremediation product, OrganoPack, have fared exceptionally well compared to  similar products on the market.

Contact our regional representative or alternatively forward your enquiry to clientservices@enviroserv.co.za for assistance.

Our services, products, and solutions are comprehensive, enabling us to offer customers full turnkey or specially tailored options relevant to their specific operations and industries. Our offerings include:

• Waste assessments, analysis and classification, including on site waste management.
• Collection.
• Treatment and disposal of a wide category of waste.
• Including industrial cleaning, planned hazmat services for key clients, and absorbent spill control products. Our hazmat clean-up is geared to deal with spills caused by chemicals, pesticide spill, and marine and aquatic incidents.
• Tailings management.

Both hazardous and non-hazardous waste.  The physical nature of waste can vary from a liquid to a solid. EnviroServ offers a wide variety of transport solutions in order to dispose of these waste types.

The compilation of a waste management solution for our customers involves various steps. Each clients’ needs are assessed, waste analysed and volumes identified before an official quotation is submitted. We endeavor to turn quotes around as fast as possible but must consider all details to ensure the proposal presented provides a practical, compliant and cost effective solution.

EnviroServ works on a standard costing model. Variable factors such as waste type and client location in relation to landfill are also considered. We offer best available technology solutions at very competitive rates. 

Contact our regional representative or alternatively forward your enquiry to our recycling team at recyclingsolutions@enviroserv.co.za for assistance.

All recyclables such as paper, cardboard, glass, cans, plastics and e-waste.

This is depended on volumes and type of material being recovered.  Please consult with a representative in your area. 

Contact our regional representative or alternatively forward your enquiry to our recycling team at recyclingsolutions@enviroserv.co.za for assistance.

All recyclables such as paper, cardboard, glass, cans, plastics and e-waste.

This is depended on volumes and type of material being recovered.  Please consult with a representative in your area. 

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We are a leader in the waste management industry offering best available technology solutions to our customers, compliance to all relevant legislation, and peace of mind with regards to all aspects of waste management now and for future generations.