How to handle scrap

The treatment of scrap varies depending on the type and nature of the scrap. The following are some common ways to dispose of scrap:

Recyclable Scrap: Recyclable scrap (e.g., paper, plastic, metal, glass, etc.) is sorted and collected, and then sent to recycling processors or recycling stations. These waste products will be processed and reproduced as new products or raw materials.

Hazardous waste: Hazardous waste (e.g., waste batteries, fluorescent tubes, waste paint, waste pharmaceuticals, etc.) should be collected separately and delivered to local hazardous waste treatment centers or specific waste treatment plants. These waste products will undergo specialized treatment to ensure that they do not pose a hazard to the environment and human health.

Food waste: Food waste (e.g., food scraps, fruit peels, vegetable residues, etc.) can be composted or subjected to bio-gas fermentation to generate energy. It can be processed by home composting or sent to a local composting plant.

Waste treatment plants: Certain waste products, such as specific construction waste, medical waste, etc., may need to be sent to specialized waste treatment plants for safe disposal, such as incineration, landfill or chemical treatment.

Reuse and Donation: Certain waste products, such as used furniture, electrical appliances, clothing, etc., can be repaired, cleaned and reused, or donated to people or organizations in need.

Whether the waste products are disposed of by recycling or safe disposal, local laws, regulations and guidelines need to be followed to ensure that the waste products are disposed of correctly to minimize the impact on the environment and health.