Regulated/Hazardous Waste

Virotec is committed to raising the industry standard in the provision of hazardous and chemical waste services. Virotec can provide customers with a Total Waste Management solution that includes assessment, collection treatment and disposal options for all hazardous and chemical waste

Collection:

Virotec’s fleet includes Light and Heavy vehicles collecting from a single drum to a full semi load. Virotec also operates 22,000L Semi-Tankers & Vacuum Loading Trucks for the collection of liquid waste and sludges. Virotec is operating under the Queensland EPA ERA55 licence.

Treatment:

Virotec’s has the largest range of reagents and on-site treatment services available in Australia. Virotec treats an extended variety of liquid and solid regulated waste under the Queensland EPA ERA58 Licence.

Transfer:

Virotec is licenced to organise all local and interstate waste transfers. Virotec will organise all regulatory approval and waste tracking documentation.

Disposal:

Virotec has access to all disposal facilities in Australia. Virotec uses has required Landfill disposal, Incineration facility, Composting facilities, Recycling centres, etc… All facilities used by Virotec are audited regularly ensuring the compliance of our services with every state regulation.

Some commonly encountered hazardous waste types include:

Waste oil, or waste oil-contaminated materials

Contaminated water (wash waters, contaminated groundwater)

Catalysts

Chemical, paint or resin products

Solvents

Batteries (lead acid, nickel cadmium and others)

Acids and bases

Contaminated soils and sludges (heavy metals, PAHs, PCBs, PFAS)

Pesticides and herbicides

Asbestos