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REMONDIS Online // 25 April 2023
Tyre, automotive or mechanic workshops need waste management plans that protect against the risk of improper waste disposal
Much of the waste that's generated in a mechanical or automotive workshop can be recycled, including metals, rubber and plastic
By implementing safe storage and disposal procedures, you can protect your employees from the risk of exposure to workplace hazards
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Two things you're likely to find in an automotive workshop:
- A radio blasting hits from the 80's and
- All kinds of waste management challenges
With mechanics working across all kinds of jobs on a daily basis, it's no surprise that fluids, engine oils, hydraulic oils and more are a regular waste by-product. In the same way that tyre, automotive or mechanic's workshops has strict workplace health and safety guidelines related to visible safety hazards, they also require a waste management plan that protects against the risk of improper waste disposal.
What kind of waste is generated in the automotive, tyre and mechanic industries?
There's a whole suite of waste that may be generated in the everyday operations of the automotive, tyre and mechanical industries. These include...
- Metal waste // Generated via scrap metal, used parts and metal shavings
- Plastic waste // This is regularly generated in the production of vehicles
- Hazardous waste // Such as oils, batteries, brake fluids and more
- Rubber waste // Commonly arising from used tyres, scraps and manufacturing waste
- Electronic waste // This can arise from vehicles when they're scrapped
- Glass waste // Commonly occurring from broken windshields and windows
- Paint and solvent waste // Regularly arising from the painting and coating processes
With a wide range of industry regulations impacting the manners in which this waste can be disposed of, every workshop must have a thorough waste management plan in place.
Managing industry-related waste
A proactive approach to automotive, tyre and mechanical workshop waste can help to simplify the overall waste management process. There's a number of steps that can be taken in order to make everyday waste management easier for business owners and employees alike.
Waste reduction
The first step in your waste management plan? Look at reducing the amount of waste you need to manage in the first place!
Evaluating your current workshop practices may create opportunities for waste minimisation at the source. By using more efficient processes and reducing the use of certain materials, you can look to minimise the amount of waste generated throughout the course of everyday operations.
Increase recycling
Much of the waste that's generated in a mechanical or automotive workshop can be recycled, including metals, rubber and plastic. In fact, REMONIDS Online's easy waste management services can help you to increase your business sustainability without creating extra workloads for you or your team.
Appropriate hazardous waste management
The management of hazardous waste is crucial in workshop environments. By implementing safe storage and disposal procedures, you can protect your employees from the risk of exposure to these workplace hazards.
With waste management that's always fit-for-purpose, we can provide you with the service you need for appropriate hazardous waste management that meets industry regulations.
Training and awareness
By building necessary training into your employee onboarding, you can equip your staff with the insight they need to manage waste safely and effectively. Regular waste management reviews can also identify opportunities for more recycling or for greater safety protocols to be implemented across any hazardous material.
All-in-one waste management solutions
REMONDIS Online's waste management services tackle any and all forms of waste management that arise in automotive workshops, mechanical workshops and the tyre industry. With the right service for the right occasion, we're supporting Australian businesses in their pursuit of sustainable and cost-effective work practices.
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