The Right Way to Handle B3 Waste in Office Buildings
Although now the pandemic has gradually improved, the building and office sector in Indonesia has not fully recovered. This is because there are still many offices that implement the system hybrid working. In hybrid working, Employees only come to the office at certain times. As a result, demand for office buildings is still not optimal.
Even so, does not mean there is no B3 waste (dangerous and poisonous substances) generated from the building and office sector. Then, what should be done to properly handle the waste generated by the office building sector? The main source of B3 waste in the office building sector At first glance, Office buildings do not appear to generate as much B3 waste as the industrial sector or health facilities. Yuk, find out what activities can produce B3 waste from office buildings!
- Office activity
Office activities unknowingly produce B3 waste, one example of B3 waste that is still often mishandled is toner container used on printer or copier. Likewise with ink packaging for refilling printer. Besides that, there is more B3 waste from electronic goods from office activities such as containing computer screens Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) or cathode ray tube, cable electronics, and others.
- Lighting or generator
It turns out that the office lighting system can also produce B3 waste. There is one type of waste that is definitely generated by every office with an artificial lighting system, i.e. TL lamps. Fluorescent lamps contain mercury (Hg), which if handling is not carried out optimally can result in broken lamps, the mercury will evaporate, and endanger the environment and people around it. Besides that, lighting system using a generator, often requires a battery or batteries to generate electricity, and for the generator to work properly. Don't forget to change the oil regularly, of. It turns out, aki, battery, and used oil cannot be disposed of properly because it is included in the B3 waste category because it contains dangerous heavy metals.
- Cleaning maintenance activities
Office buildings must carry out cleanliness maintenance activities so that they can still be used comfortably. However, do you know? Some building cleanliness maintenance activities can also produce B3 waste. One of them is when maintenance uses liquid varnish containing organic solvents. This is because varnish is a flammable and toxic liquid that must be handled with care. The same goes for AC maintenance, replacement will usually be required refrigerant. Material refrigerant for a long time should not just be put in the trash because it is a type of B3 waste that is dangerous if not handled properly. Various types of B3 waste are produced In addition to the examples mentioned above, The following are various types of B3 waste generated by office buildings:
- Used B3 packaging, example of used paint packaging.
- Used lubricating oil, including used hydraulic lubricating oil, lubrication, insulation, heat transmission, and/or a mixture thereof.
- Former AC filter or air purifier.
- Used wipes (used rags) and its kind.
- Expired chemicals from commercial and research laboratory offices, including an office that has a laboratory.
- Used caustic solution (rest laundry or dry cleaning).
- Glass, Plastic, and wood contaminated with B3 from all types of the construction industry.
- Metal waste contaminated with B3 from all types of construction industry.
- Insulation materials containing asbestos from all types of the construction industry.
- Construction materials containing asbestos from all types of the construction industry.
So, how to properly handle it? Handling B3 waste generated by office buildings should not be careless. You cannot simply throw waste into a trash can or a disposal site provided by the office. Reason, These items can harm the surrounding environment. Even you and other office workers can be affected if waste is not handled properly. Most offices do not have adequate facilities to handle B3 waste. That's what it's for, it is better if you use the services of a professional B3 waste management company such as ARAH. With more than ten years experience in handling B3 waste, ARAH will manage B3 waste produced by office buildings in accordance with statutory provisions at licensed B3 waste treatment facilities. In addition to managing B3 waste, ARAH also offers consulting services regarding the construction and licensing of Temporary Storage Sites (TPS), to guidelines for reporting waste (both in the form of RKL/RPL and UKL/UPL implementation reports) correctly. Even, ARAH is also ready to place experts to manage B3 waste in your office if it is deemed necessary. Entrust the handling of B3 waste in your office building to DIRECTIONS. We have pocketed permission to manage more than 150 type of B3 waste. For more information, please visit website Environmental Direction!