Safe and compliant disposal of hazardous or specialized wastes can be complicated and challenging. In British Columbia, Canada, the classification, collection, packaging, transport, and documentation of materials defined as hazardous waste must be handled in accordance with all environmental, work safety and transport regulations.
We are certified to handle the entire disposal process of your hazardous & specialized wastes from contaminated soils, leachable toxic wastes, asbestos-containing materials and more (in roll-off quantities at a minimum of a 10 yard roll-off container).
In B.C. requirements and standards we follow are set out by:
Operating out of Metro Vancouver B.C., Waste Control Services offers over 30 years of experience. Through our local connections and relationships in the industry our team can handle your hazardous waste needs from start-to-finish. Learn about our complete list of waste management services and how we can take care of all your disposal needs.
Contact one of our team members to discuss how we can work with you to get the results you need. Call 604-986-9777 or request more information here.
Hazardous waste must adhere to certain protocols and regulations in B.C.. Waste Control Services is proudly certified with B.C. Ministry of Environment (LT Licensed: # LT1607), and are therefore qualified to safely handle the entire disposal process of your hazardous wastes.
Examples of hazardous waste includes:
Certain types of wastes, although not considered hazardous, are banned from landfills and need to go to specialized material recovery facilities. We are well-equipped to manage these types of special waste as well, in roll-off quantities (minimum 10 yard roll-off container).
We are also a registered hauler for international waste with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). We are qualified and equipped to transport your international waste, whether from overseas ships or aircraft in our certified containers for safe and compliant hauling & disposal. This includes both hazardous and non-hazardous commercial wastes (minimum 10 yard roll-off container).
We offer a variety of roll-off container options to suit both your hazardous & non-hazardous waste disposal needs.
In addition to industry standard roll-off operations using dual axle trucks, Waste Control Services offers clients a Lo-Pro service solution for both 5 yard and 10 yard bin placements.
Our Lo-Pro drivers and specialized vehicles can deploy bins on sites with restricted access and limited laydown areas. For example, WCS service can provide bins in areas with low overhead clearance: minimum 6’ 4”.
Clients benefit from the added advantage of the WCS in-house metal fabricating operation at our Coquitlam facility.
Within the context of long-term business relationships and contracts we offer the advantage of creating and / or adapting equipment to meet your specific operational requirements.
Material is considered hazardous if listed under B.C.’s Hazardous Waste Regulations list. If on the list, material must be treated in accordance to B.C. requirements and standards.
Wastes may be “hazardous” for many different reasons:
Source: Hazardous Waste Disposal in B.C.
Hazardous waste disposal in B.C. is regulated at various levels of government. Non-compliance can lead to hefty fines and can harm people and the environment. This is why the handling, storage, transport, treatment and disposal is so closely regulated.
Waste that is classified/defined as hazardous waste must be managed according to the rules and standards set out by the Environmental Management Act and the Hazardous Waste Regulation.
Ongoing collaboration with communities, public organizations, industry leaders and private agencies ensures that current technology and best practices guide the handling and disposal of hazardous waste.
To learn more about how hazardous waste is managed in British Columbia visit:
A manifest is a shipping document that tracks the movement of hazardous waste. It is an essential document that accompanies shipments of hazardous waste and records the type and the amount of waste, who shipped it, who transported it, who received it and how it was handled or treated.
