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The System for separate collection of household hazardous waste in 2017 and the new Schedule of the mobile point
2017-01-09
In 2017, Sofia Municipality and BalBok Engineering continue their collaboration and application of the System for separate collection of hazardous waste from the households. 2016 was the most successful year for the already established system, which enjoys sustained interest of local residents.
The new schedule of Mobile Collection Point for 2017 can be found on the web sites of BalBok Engineering, Sofia municipality and Sofia Inspectorate as well as up to date information about the locations of the mobile point on BalBok Facebook page. 0700 11 750 is the familiar telephone number for inquiries and requests.
The first Mobile Collection Point for 2017 will be for Novi Iskar and Kremikovtzi regions, on 20 January. For the whole year there will be total of 21 points and three three-day campaigns – in April, June and October.
The System for separate collection of hazardous waste from households, a joint effort of Sofia Municipality and BalBok Engineering, includes free collection of the waste from address by request, and a Mobile collection point once a month; also providing transportation and packaging for safe transportation and subsequent treatment.
The following groups of waste formed in the households are considered hazardous: mercury and mercury containing equipment (eg., thermometers, mercury switches, etc.), varnish and paint materials, household cleaners and chemicals (including chemicals for pest control), contaminated packaging, pharmaceuticals (drugs with expired date of use) and other waste, which composition and characteristics pose a risk to human health and the environment.
For the application of the System, BalBok Engineering has been awarded an Innovative Enterprise of the Year in the area "Green Innovation" at the Tenth National Innovation Forum, Sofia 2014.
