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Our Services
Chemical Waste Collection & Disposal in MelbourneAt MD Recovery we specialise in the collection and transport of all types of hazardous waste including photographic chemicals, printing waste, solvents, acids and caustics. We have the ability to also provide pumping of tanks on-site meaning less hassle for you and less downtime. Our trucks have pneumatic pumping facilities so transfer pumping of solvents is not a problem.
MD Recovery also offers mobile crane truck equipment for premises without forklift access, ensuring a fast and efficient collection service. Our crane trucks have a reach of 7.7 meters, allowing us to install equipment on roofs if needed.
Melbourne’s Trusted Chemical Waste Collection Service
If you have a large site or a stockpile of waste at your facility, we can help with bulk waste collection or arrange a scheduled service to maximize space and safety. As a trusted provider of chemical waste collection in Melbourne, we ensure efficient handling and transportation of hazardous materials. Additionally, our chemical waste disposal services in Melbourne follow strict environmental and safety standards, giving you peace of mind that your waste is managed responsibly.
X-ray Collection Services
X-Ray collection services are offered for hospitals, medical centres, dentists, chiropractors and veterinary surgeries. We also have arrangements with local councils around Victoria where residents can deliver and dispose of unwanted X-rays free of charge.
MD Recovery also collects all other types of film from lithographic to NDT. Wheelie bins or bags can be provided for confidential disposal. X-rays and films are disposed of by incineration by the only known EPA licensed facility of its kind in Australia. Once films have been incinerated, all patient and confidential information is destroyed, and silver is recovered from the ash residue.
Hassle-Free Chemical Waste Disposal Services in Melbourne
Some of the other industries we regularly service are schools & universities, department of defence, electroplaters, screen printers and dry cleaners.
MD Recovery provides professional chemical waste disposal services across all areas of Melbourne and Victoria, including weekly visits to all suburbs in the Melbourne metropolitan region. For more information about our weekly suburb route and how we can assist with your waste disposal needs, please contact us.
Some of the wastes we specialise in collecting:
- Photographic
- Solvents
- Paints & inks
- Glues
- Acids & caustics
- Oil
- Pesticides
- Lab wastes
- Petroleum products
- Wash waters
- Empty containers – drums (steel or plastic), tins or IBC’S
- Contaminated rags
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Whether you’re looking to manage your industrial waste, streamline chemical transport, or explore our environmentally friendly processes, we’d love to help.
Call: 417 378 100
Email: info@mdrecovery.com.au
Together, we can create a safer and more sustainable future for Melbourne.