Waste Management

Careful waste management encourages sustainable disposal, for the protection of your health and the environment.

SIGE guides companies or organisations that produce, transport or dispose of waste, offering a wide range of services. In particular, we offer assistance for the correct application of current regulations through specific activities such as drawing up management procedures, verifying compliance with the law, carrying out audits, and correctly classifying and managing waste (both transport and disposal). We also offer assistance with the compilation of the MUD (Modello Unico di Dichiarazione Ambientale - Single Environmental Declaration Form) and the fulfilment of waste census systems (e.g. O.R.So).

Main activities

Waste Classification - Waste producers, according to European regulations (European Waste Code - EWC), are required to classify waste by assigning specific EWC codes, depending on the activity that produced the waste and with respect to its composition. This characterisation is functional to the disposal process, which varies considerably depending on the nature of the substances taken into consideration (municipal waste, special waste, hazardous waste, etc.).

Legislation requires different types of waste to be handled in different ways in order to protect both people and the environment. The inappropriate handling of a waste (transport, storage, disposal), in the absence of a correct EWC classification, can lead to serious penalties and be a criminal offence, as well as harming the health of people who come into contact with the waste.

A further aspect to be considered is the complexity of certain situations (e.g. construction waste or hospital waste) that require careful investigation to determine the nature of the waste in order to adopt the correct treatment measures according to current regulations. The classification process is crucial for the correct management of waste and for the conformity of the operating procedures adopted.

Completion of the MUD - The Single Environmental Declaration Form is one of the communications required by the waste legislation. The purpose of the document is to summarise how much and what waste is produced and to what extent it is treated for disposal or recovery. SIGE offers assistance in filling in the declaration, resolving any ambiguities concerning CER classification, the management of particular waste (e.g. sanitary waste, asbestos, electrical and electronic waste, etc.) and the correct way to submit the correct form in each case.

Some entities are obliged to submit, on an annual basis, the MUD declaration and choose to make use of SIGE's expertise in order to correctly compile the document, and to be certain of being compliant regarding waste production, avoiding errors and thus possible sanctions.

Audits and periodic verifications - SIGE supports companies in periodically verifying facilities, means and methods of waste treatment. These audits make it possible to intercept any non-compliance with the regulations and intervene with appropriate corrective actions. This type of investigation can be extremely useful for companies to prepare for the certification processes (managed by independent third-party bodies) and identify any relevant criticalities, finding solutions well in advance.

Choosing to adopt audit procedures means minimising the risk of non-compliance and outlining a range of actions aimed at ensuring the quality standards required to properly manage waste and safely carry out the treatment required by legislation.

Waste Management Plan - SIGE supports companies in the preparation of plans to optimise the management of all waste-related obligations. From planning storage and discharge management to waste sorting, from setting up material recovery actions to planning periodic audits and staff awareness campaigns.

Specialised training - We are also able to design and deliver specialised training that can be tailored to specific customer needs. The main areas are: applicable legislation, waste classification, end-of-waste, environmental authorisations, landfill regulations, shipments abroad, documentation requirements, record keeping, temporary storage management, supplier selection, excavated soil and rocks.

Expert opinions on waste transport vehicles - Companies wishing to register in the Register of Environmental Operators are required to certify the technical suitability of waste transport vehicles by means of an expert opinion. SIGE, after the necessary checks, carries out the expertise by collecting all the necessary data and certifying the suitability of the vehicle for one or more CER codes, based on the characteristics and condition of the vehicle. The certificate is not required for every vehicle in the fleet, but it is valid for all vehicles that share characteristics with the vehicle being assessed.

What we offer

Our company offers services in the following areas:

Waste management:

Advice on waste management methods (waste classification, EWC codes, waste storage, recovery/disposal/transport procedures)
Preparation and provision of operational procedures

Excavated earth and rocks qualified as waste:

Investigations on excavated soil and rocks (Presidential Decree 120/2017)

Waste loading/unloading registers - Waste form:

Advice on how to compile and manage waste loading/unloading registers and waste forms.
Provision of Procedures for Waste Management

MUD - Modello Unico di Dichiarazione Ambientale:

Assistance in filling in the Single Environmental Declaration Form

SISTRI - Waste Tracking System:

Consultancy and assistance on procedures under the new Waste Tracking System

Waste Recovery and Disposal Plant Authorisations:

Technical assistance in the authorisation process or for the renewal of authorisations under the simplified or ordinary procedure
Assistance during presentation and discussion with relevant bodies

Registration and Renewals with the Albo Gestori Ambientali (Environmental Manager Register):

Technical assistance in the process of registration in the envisaged categories (in simplified and/or ordinary procedures) or for their renewal/change
Assistance during the presentation and discussion with the Environmental Manager Register

Technical expertise:

Technical expertise on vehicles used for waste transport

Audits and periodic verifications:

Inspections at companies and organisations that produce waste or at waste treatment/recovery facilities to verify the application of current waste legislation
Regulatory Update Service
Drafting of opinions, comments and technical illustrations

Advice on particular issues:

Assistance/advice on the correct handling of particular wastes such as asbestos, medical waste, port waste, excavation soil and rocks (construction sites), end-of-life vehicles, RAEE
Assistance/advice on the correct handling of particular issues such as clean-up sites, cross-border waste transport, ADR/IMDG/RID regulations, CONAI

Regulatory update:

Information on new waste legislation. Technical comments and explanations

Technical/legal assistance:

Drafting of technical reports required by inspection bodies and/or necessary following a dispute
Technical assistance in the event of legal disputes

Training:

Training of administrative and operational staff of organisations and companies in all industrial, commercial and craft sectors

Why choose us? The added value of SIGE

Waste compliance management is a very complex activity that cuts across several technical fields. It requires an excellent knowledge of the relevant regulations and mastery of the applicable solutions.

The technical skills and experience gained in the 'field' by SIGE guarantee a service with high technical and quality standards.

SIGE is also an authorised intermediary for waste management

You can also find us on CER MANAGER, the network of waste professionals!

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