Hazardous Wastes

The handling of hazardous wastes is regulated in Canada by municipal, provincial, federal and international initiatives. The following work illustrates EHS’ expertise in this area

Destruction of Hazardous Waste

EHS carried out several assignments assessing technologies for the destruction of ozone depleting substances (ODS) and identifying facilities both in Canada and internationally that destroy ODS.  Many other hazardous materials, including Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), could be destroyed by these technologies or in these facilities.

Hazardous Waste Classification Guide 

A comprehensive report was prepared to enable users to determine whether or not a waste is hazardous in the context of the Canadian Export and Import of Hazardous Waste (EIHW) Regulations.

CEPA-Toxics in Waste

EHS evaluated which wastes that imported to or exported from Canada may contain CEPA toxic substances.  A toxicological profile of 45 substances was compiled and information gathered on which industries use the substances, how the substances could enter waste streams, the nature of the waste, and which waste types may contain the substances.

© Environmental Health Strategies Inc. (2011)