Comprehensive waste management and treatment solutions are the hallmark of the work carried out by Hidronor Chile for more than 25 years. “We have been pioneers in this sector, offering services to large mining and industrial companies with national coverage. For this, we have our state-of-the-art plants strategically located in Antofagasta, the Metropolitan Region and Concepción, in order to cover the largest number of locations through a robust logistics and management system. Along with this, our team of highly qualified and committed professionals allows us to find the best solution to the management of industrial and hazardous waste in different areas, providing development, growth and sustainability to the country ”, underlines Jorge Montt, general manager of Hidronor Chile.

Among its services is, firstly, the transport, treatment and final disposal of waste; as well perform energy revaluation, recovery and recycling of waste; remediation and cleanup of contaminated land; develop projects in works of clients (on site); perform non-standard product management; in addition to advice, analysis and characterization of waste; and finally, they export e incinerate waste, since “in Chile there is no technology to incinerate certain residues such as PCBs and pesticides. In this area, we receive and export them to Europe, where they are treated and cremated ”, explains Jorge Montt.

The executive adds that, in terms of waste, a series of debates and regulatory changes are taking place in the country. “Chile has signed agreements with the OECD in terms of environmental sustainability and, based on this point of view, the circular economy and the REP Law are the most recent topics that have initiated an evolution in this matter. In this sense, we have a great capacity to attend and receive requirements for companies that must join this responsible initiative and comply with the laws Current. Thus, we will continue working on the path of the circular economy, innovating and trying to reuse and revalue waste in a better way, to to transform them and give them a second life, ”he says.

And it is that waste management plays a fundamental role in the circular economy. Therefore, at Hidronor they ensure that their services and processes are aligned to a sustainable development that is keeps in constant innovation and allows them to offer comprehensive productive solutions and sustainable as a basis for caring for the environment and a contribution of value to the development of industries.

Source: https://digital.elmercurio.com/2020/12/29/EE-STD-Z/OU3T9IIR#zoom=page-width