I see this all the time in facilities across Ontario…
Hazardous waste classification is being handled by a contractor.
And on the surface, everything looks fine.
The waste is picked up.
Paperwork is completed.
Shipments go out.
But when I ask a simple question:
👉 “How was this waste classified?”
There’s often a pause.
Not because people don’t care.
But because they’ve trusted someone else to make that decision.
Here’s the reality:
Your contractor is there to help.
But they don’t fully understand:
how your waste is generated
what’s changing in your process
the risks inside your operation
And if the classification is wrong…
👉 it’s still your responsibility.
This isn’t about doing everything yourself.
It’s about understanding enough to ask the right questions.
That’s where confidence starts.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your waste is being classified correctly, I put together a practical quick check you can use:
Contact me below for the link