BAO – recycling of hazardous waste

SERVICES

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1 Recycling of electronics and electronic waste

Devices running on batteries or electricity – an old TV set, computer, monitor, fridge, washing machine, phone, radio, electric toys, batteries, CD players and many similar devices contain a range of hazardous substances: lead, cadmium, mercury, etc.

Apply for free removal on weekdays by phone: 67612259 or send us an e-mail: bao@bao.lv

FREE REMOVAL

Free removal from Riga and Riga region, Kekava, Jelgava and several counties (Babite, Marupe, Jurmala, Adazi, Garkalne, Carnikava, Stopini, Olaine, Salaspils, Tukums, Dobele) for individuals as well as for companies.

AMOUNT

The minimum amount of equipment – 30 kg.

LEGISLATION

We manage electrical and electronic waste in accordance with environmental protection legislation. According to Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No. 302 (19.04.2011), electronic waste is classified as hazardous.

CONTRACT

Waste removal can be provided under a service agreement or on an individual request basis.

2 Industrial and production waste disposal

Waste resulting from manufacturing or construction process – organic and inorganic waste, solvents, paint residues, surface covering materials; waste containing heavy metals, acids, alkalis, petroleum products, etc.

AMOUNT

We have the capabilities to service all industrial companies in Latvia and solve all their hazardous waste issues.

TRANSPORTATION

Waste is collected by JSC BAO transport and transported in special containers designed for the removing of specific type of hazardous waste.

COLLECTION

Waste collection – repacking, loading and other services are performed by JSC BAO technicians who are specially trained for such special activities.

3 Contaminated soil treatment

Collection, transportation and biological treatment of all types of contaminated soil.

4 Confidential document destruction

BAO offers destruction of all kind of sensitive documents (correspondence, archives, record-keeping, accountancy documents) providing data safety of your company.

TECHNOLOGIES

Services and technologies of document destruction used by JSC BAO are most safe and environment-friendly — the paper cut into small bits is transferred for the production of recycled paper thus contributing to the reduction of environmental pollution.

GUARANTEES

We ensure the highest level of data destruction confidentiality.

5 Health care waste disposal

Waste generated in medical treatment, pharmaceutical, and veterinary institutions, as well as by residents – expired, used and not used drugs, spray bottles, sharp tools (syringes, needles, scalpels) etc.

6 Recycling and disposal of waste containing heavy metals

The most common compounds in modern industry used for various purposes are lead, cadmium, and mercury – as parts of electric appliances in TV sets, computers, daylight lamps, batteries etc.

7 Destruction of goods

Goods or materials, have been seized according to statutory order and are intended for destruction. Expired goods or materials must be destroyed. Damaged and deficient goods or materials and other goods or materials are subject to destruction to avoid their release into the market.

GOODS DESTRUCTION METHODS

• Destruction in mechanical presses
• Extraordinary destruction procedures – manual processing, dismantling, etc.

GUARANTEES

• JSC BAO guarantees collection of goods and materials from customer for the utilization according to existing statutory provisions.
• We ensure the presence of the customer/contracting authority at the destruction of goods or materials.
• Destruction of goods and materials according to environment protection provisions.

8 Car workshop waste management

Oil products, oil filters, waste-contaminated absorbents – paper, gloves, clothing, used batteries, etc.

SPECIAL SET OF SERVICES

JSC BAO offers a special set of services for the management of waste coming from vehicle repair workshops.

CONTRACT

By concluding a long-term contract, car repair workshops solve all hazardous waste management issues and meet the relevant statutory provisions regarding hazardous waste management.

9 Asbestos

Asbestos is a material widely used in construction and defined as hazardous. Asbestos dust, entering the human body, can cause tuberculosis and malignant tumors.

Collecting asbestos materials is a paid service.

Detailed information on the collecting of asbestos waste is available by filling out the application form for companies or private individuals, by sending an e-mail to bao@bao.lv, or by phone: 67612259.

OLAINE FACILITY

Private individuals are tended to hand over asbestos-containing waste to the Olaine hazardous waste processing facility themselves, where they can pay with a payment card.

PAYMETS

In the case of using JSC BAO transport services, an invoice for 100% prepayment for asbestos disposal will be issued, including asbestos disposal and transportation costs.

10 Hazardous household waste

Hazardous domestic waste, if managed incorrectly, can cause damage to people and the environment: used household electronics (TV set, radio, refrigerator, washing machine, batteries and accumulators, etc.), household chemicals (detergents, paint residues, solvents, disinfectants, cosmetics, mineral fertilizers, pesticides, contaminated containers, etc.), medical waste generated in the household (medicines, syringes, etc.), items containing mercury (thermometers, fluorescent lamps, batteries, etc.), car waste (used oils, coolants, brake fluids, batteries, contaminated filters, etc.).

FOR INDIVIDUALS

Individuals can hand over these materials up to 10 kg free of charge at JSC BAO household hazardous waste collection sites.

For companies

For legal entities, waste management can be provided under a service agreement or on an individual request basis.

You can download contract and letter of guarantee samples under the links below.

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Apply for the recycling

SERVICES

Apply for the recycling

1

Recycling of electronics and electronic waste

2

Industrial and production waste disposal

3

Contaminated soil treatment

4

Confidential document destruction

5

Health care waste disposal

6

Recycling and disposal of waste containing heavy metals

7

Destruction of goods

8

Car workshop waste management

9

Asbestos

10

Hazardous household waste

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