To achieve PAESA Certification, facilities must undergo a rigorous audit process to ensure compliance with our environmental safety, worker health, and material recovery standards, fully aligned with the Basel Convention.
PAESA Technical Standards are designed to transform African waste management from a hazardous, informal practice into a safe, industrialized, and transparent sector. Our auditors ensure that every certified facility protects both human health and the environment.
Strict adherence to zero-landfill policies for high-value components. Facilities must demonstrate acceptable atmospheric emissions and zero discharge of toxic effluents into local water systems.
Mandatory provision of adequate protective equipment (PPE) for all workers. Facilities must have strict protocols for handling hazardous substances like lead, mercury, and cadmium.
Full transparency on where materials go after processing. Facilities must track and report the final destination of all recovered materials, ensuring they are not illegally dumped.
For IT asset disposal (ITAD), facilities must meet global data destruction standards, ensuring all storage devices are wiped or physically destroyed before recycling.
Download the full PAESA Technical Standards manual or contact our engineering team for a pre-audit consultation to ensure your facility is ready.
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