Waste can be challenging to deal with for a business. When materials and junk stock up on your premises, the longer it takes to deal with it, the worse it becomes. That said, waste can often be challenging to deal with by your employees because they require special procedures and substantial time to remove. Because of this, companies will usually hire waste removal professionals to deal with their waste.
There are many different kinds of waste, almost as many as things that can produce it. However, when it comes to disposing of waste, one crucial distinction needs to be made about the waste category: is the waste hazardous?
Non-Hazardous Waste
This category makes up the majority of waste that needs to be removed. Domestic waste, food, recyclables, furniture, and most construction materials are examples of non-hazardous waste. So long as the materials pose no immediate harm to humans if not disposed of properly, the waste can be considered non-hazardous. Cleaners can generally remove this type of waste without any specialised equipment or training.
Hazardous Waste
Compared to non-hazardous waste, hazardous waste makes up any materials that could cause immediate harm to people if not disposed of quickly and correctly. Some examples of hazardous waste include batteries, solvents, electronics, and many types of medical waste. In general, these materials need to be dealt with by experienced waste removal specialists.
Especially if you're working with potentially hazardous materials, you should work with cleaners who are both experienced and have a keen knowledge of your industry. Without understanding the complexities of the materials you work with and without the expertise to deal with them properly, you may risk harming your team members or customers.
Agile Property Services is equipped to provide quality cleaning, maintenance, and removal services across various industries. We're committed to providing quality services while maintaining environmentally responsible work practices. Our fully accredited maintenance and cleaning staff are experts in creating a safe and cleanly working environment for your staff.