Eco Solutions has constructed and is operating and managing permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities for its clients. Eco Solutions believes that the most important factors in establishing a permanent household hazardous waste collection facility are the following:
- Capital Costs
- Operating Costs
- Permitting
- Overall Program Guidance
Capital costs such as design and infrastructure costs are important considerations and should be minimized so that the maximum amount of funding is available for collection, processing and disposal of household hazardous wastes. Eco Solutions has constructed nine permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities with minimal capital cost (less than $100,000 each). Eco Solutions has either assisted its clients in writing grant applications or written these applications on their behalf for permanent household hazardous waste collection facility establishment.
Operating costs such as collection, processing and disposal costs are important factors in determining overall cost effectiveness of the service. At Eco Solutions, we believe that it is important to keep these costs under constant evaluation to provide the most convenient and cost-effective collection of household hazardous wastes. Eco Solutions maintains a per user cost of less than $40 per vehicle at all of the permanent collection facilities operated by us.
Permitting issues such as siting and land usage (CEQA review) are important factors in establishing a permanent household hazardous waste collection facility and can prevent its establishment. It is important to understand that while permitting a permanent household hazardous waste collection facility can be a rather arduous task, it should not be a futile process if you have done your homework. Eco Solutions has been successful in permitting the seven permanent facilities noted above on both public and private properties.
The household hazardous waste arena is a constantly evolving. It is important to understand the mechanics of the different regulatory departments and their impacts on establishment, collection and operation of a permanent household hazardous waste collection facility. Eco Solutions has provided its clients with comprehensive programs that provide a high level of service to the public yet are regulatory compliant, cost efficient and convenient. Eco Solutions was recognized in part by its Clients receiving the following awards:
- CIWMB Outstanding Rural HHW Program Award
- North American Hazardous Material Management Association (AHMMA) Program Excellence Award
- CIWMB New Best E-Waste Program Award
- CRRA Zero Waste Award
