Our FAQ
Everything You Need to Know for Compliant and Safe Management
Do you have questions about managing your residual hazardous materials, metal recycling, or industrial cleaning services? You've come to the right place. Beauclair Environnement answers the most frequently asked questions from businesses in the Eastern Townships and surrounding areas.
Get clear answers about our services!
FAQ
1. What hazardous materials can Beauclair Environnement recover and manage?
- Oils and oil filters (A01-0.0-L, A05-0.0-S)
- Antifreeze (D01-0.0-L)
- Acids and bases: hydrochloric acid UN1789, sulfuric acid UN1830 (G02-8.0-L)
- Solvents and flammable liquids UN1993: acetone, toluene, xylene (C02-3.0-L)
- Hydrocarbons UN1202 and UN1203 (D03-3.0-L)
- Diesel and gasoline
- Industrial paints and inks (B09-3.0-L)
- Oily aerosols UN1950 (M07-2.1-G)
- Oily plastics (L01-0.0-S)
- Oily waste (L03-0.0-S)
- Oily water and emulsions (A03-0.0-L)
- PCB-contaminated oils (less than 50 ppm and more than 50 ppm) (A02-0.0-L)
We also offer a complete service of rolling bins, containers, and barrels of various sizes. It’s important to note that we do not accept explosive, radioactive, or microbiological materials.
2. How does the SF6 and CF4 special gas disposal service work?
Beauclair Environnement's special gas disposal service is unique in that it focuses on recovery rather than incineration. We specifically recover SF6 gas industrial circuit breakers and CF4 gas industrial circuit breakers.
Our recovery process is more environmentally friendly and affordable. We ensure that these gases are recovered, cleaned, and recycled in accordance with strict standards. Our service includes the provision of environmental disposal certificates and all documents related to SPEDE or any other carbon market.
3. What types of metals does Beauclair Environnement purchase and recover?
Beauclair Environnement offers purchasing and recovery services for all types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. We purchase and recover:
- Aluminum
- Copper
- Catalysts
- All types of batteries:
- Lead-acid batteries (car batteries) E15-8.0-S
- Nickel-cadmium accumulators E16-8.0-S
- Electric motors
- Electric transformers
- Many other metals
We also provide loaders, trays, and a complete transportation service. We recycle reusable materials, reduce waste storage costs, and facilitate the modernization of your equipment while giving your materials a second life.
4. What industrial cleaning services does Beauclair Environnement offer in Sherbrooke?
Our services include the cleaning and disposal of fuel oil tanks, which helps prevent fires, avoids costly production downtime, and ensures compliance with strict environmental standards. We also vacuum and dispose of oily residues.
Our silica vacuum cleaning service reduces premature machine wear, improves air quality, and prevents health problems related to exposure to this substance. Our fleet includes vacuum trucks adapted to various types of waste for fast and efficient service.
We also offer high-pressure cleaning to improve the appearance of facilities, prevent corrosion, and simplify maintenance. For hazardous chemicals such as acids, bases, or flammable substances, our small specialized vacuum cleaners ensure safe and compliant cleaning.
5. How does Beauclair Environnement collect hazardous materials?
Our WHMIS and TDG-certified team begins by providing the appropriate containers for your needs: rolling bins, totes, or barrels of various sizes. We then take care of on-site collection of your used oils, acids, diesel, solvents, gasoline, and other accepted hazardous materials.
Our team ensures the compliant transport of these materials in accordance with MDDELCC regulations to our authorized storage facility. For auto repair shops, we are SOGHU recovery members and offer a complete service from container supply to final waste management.
For industries, we also help establish a management plan and identify your residual hazardous materials. For laboratories, we offer “lab pack” services including the identification, disposal, and transport of all substances in compliance with the law.
6. What is the difference between recovery and incineration for hazardous materials?
Recycling involves recovering, cleaning, and reusing materials or converting them into energy, while incineration simply destroys materials through combustion.
By recycling rather than incinerating, we reduce greenhouse gas emissions, limit air pollution, and contribute to a circular economy. This method also allows us to recover reusable materials and reduce your company's carbon footprint.
As a company with an MDDELCC operating permit and a member of SOGHU, we apply the best environmental practices to ensure the responsible management of all your residual hazardous materials.
