Commercial waste

There are many industries within Gibraltar which, in common with similar developed countries, generate waste products. These, if not disposed of responsibly, cause contamination and deterioration of the environment.

In Gibraltar we have natural habitats that are teeming with flora and fauna, many of which are autochthonous and endangered, hence the need for them to be protected and preserved.

Industry sectors for which EWMS safely collect and ensure the wastes produced are safely treated and disposed of, are listed below along with a list of major wastes these sectors produce:

Electricity generation industries

Wastes produced at the local power generation facilities which are safely treated and destroyed by EWMS are the following:

  • Oily rags
  • Waste oil
  • Fluorescent bulbs
  • Materials containing mercury
 
Garages and workshops

Wastes produced at garages and workshops which are safely treated and destroyed by EWMS are the following:

  • Oily rags
  • Waste oil
  • Oil filters
  • Paints
  • Solvents

 

Photography and X-rays

Photography and X-ray wastes which are safely treated and destroyed by EWMS are the following:

  • Developer fluids
  • Fixer fluids
  • X-Ray plates
Bottling factories

Wastes produced these sites which are safely treated and destroyed by EWMS are the following:

  • Pressure containers
  • Waste electric and electronic equipment
  • Residual waters
  • Waste rubber (conveyors, belts, etc)
  • Expired chemicals and salts
  • Waste oils