Hazardous waste are wastes whose properties make them dangerous or likely to have a harmful effect on human health or the environment. They range from waste from industrial manufacturing processes to household waste such as batteries. The management of hazardous and special waste represents a major challenge for our societies, both environmentally and health-wise. These wastes, derived from various industries and activities, require specific treatments to minimize their negative impacts and, if possible, to recover value from them. Veolia, with its expertise and cutting-edge technologies, positions itself as a leader in this field. Our comprehensive approach combines safety, regulatory compliance, and innovation to offer customized solutions. From collection and treatment to recovery and safe disposal, Veolia offers a full range of services adapted to the specific needs of each client.
Our solutions for the hazardous and special waste
We support industries in the treatment and recovery of hazardous and special waste. Discover our solutions.
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Our solutions for the treatment and recovery of hazardous and special waste from industries:
Dismantling existing nuclear facilities, management and treatment of radioactive waste
At Veolia Nuclear Solutions, we offer comprehensive expertise in nuclear facility decommissioning and radioactive waste management. Our services cover the entire process, from decontamination and demolition to waste treatment and storage. We use cutting-edge technologies, such as robotics and vitrification, to meet the most complex challenges. Our specialized laboratories and industrial centers enable us to safely and effectively manage millions of tonnes of radioactive materials every year.
Veolia offers a comprehensive solution for recycling electric vehicle batteries, responding to growing ecological and regulatory challenges. Our expertise covers the entire value chain, from collection to refining of strategic metals. Thanks to our innovative processes, we ensure safe management of hazardous waste and achieve high recycling rates for cobalt, lithium, nickel, and copper. Our approach helps to preserve natural resources, reduce carbon footprint, and contribute to the circular economy in the electric automotive sector.
Veolia transforms used solvents into new resources for industry. Our secure processing chain, from collection to regeneration, uses state-of-the-art technologies and equipment such as thin-film evaporators (for solids separation and recovery). These processes efficiently convert hazardous waste into high-quality secondary raw materials. As a result, manufacturers benefit from competitive recycled solvents, while significantly reducing their environmental footprint and guaranteeing the safety of neighboring populations.
Veolia has developed a complete package for the management of hazardous medical waste, meeting WHO standards. Our expertise covers staff training, the supply of suitable containers, secure collection and specialized treatment. We ensure rigorous traceability and use advanced treatment methods, such as incineration or disinfection, to eliminate health and environmental risks. Our tailor-made approach effectively protects people and the environment from the potential dangers of medical waste, while complying with current regulations.
Veolia offers a complete solution for the treatment of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), from collection to final sorting, including depollution and dismantling. Thanks to our advanced industrial processes, we maximize the recovery of valuable materials, including precious metals and rare earths. Our approach not only preserves resources and the environment, but also provides our industrial customers with high-quality secondary raw materials at competitive prices, while contributing to local employment.
Our industrial dismantling solutions apply to trains, ships and oil platforms. Our integrated approach guarantees safety, environmental protection and cost optimization. From initial study to final rehabilitation, we manage every stage with precision: securing, asbestos removal, deconstruction, materials recovery and hazardous waste treatment. Our expertise in waste treatment and materials recovery enables us to maximize recycling while ensuring rigorous traceability. In this way, we turn the challenges of dismantling into opportunities for preserving resources and protecting the environment.
As an expert in soil remediation, Veolia offers comprehensive solutions to reduce environmental and health risks. Our know-how ranges from initial studies to post-treatment monitoring, including advanced techniques such as venting, sparging, stabilization and phytoremediation. We operate both on-site and off-site, adapting our methods to each type of pollution. Our expertise also covers the management of accidental pollution, discharge control and the traceability of excavated soil. Our aim: to bring degraded soils back to life and preserve the environment.
Destruction of sensitive products and confidential documents
As experts in secure destruction of sensitive products and confidential documents, we offer a comprehensive service from collection to recovery. Our expertise ranges from handling medical products to banking documents and customs seizures. We use methods like shredding and incineration, while recycling any valuable materials. Our approach ensures compliance with regulations, particularly the GDPR, and guarantees complete traceability. By providing a reliable solution for managing these critical elements, we protect our clients from health and security risks.