About Us

Waste Afrika Kenya Limited is the all-inclusive port of call for those with asbestos containing material. The company operates a NEMA licensed asbestos landfill to meet the growing need for safe expertise disposal of asbestos. The company has trained workers in safety, health and environment for the removal, encapsulation, loading, transportation, offloading and disposal of asbestos. All activities strictly follow NEMA guidelines on safe management and disposal of asbestos and the safety and health regulations as stipulated by the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services. Our approach to asbestos removal and disposal is designed to cause minimum inconvenience to the client. It is thoroughly planned and proactively managed. Our experienced and fully trained team apply the most effective techniques for asbestos removal, supported by detailed method statements designed to ensure best practices at all times under current industry legislation, approved codes of practice and SHE guidance.



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Our Concern With Asbestos

Asbestos containing material was used as the roofing product of choice in the 1960s and 1970s in Kenya but is now classified as hazardous waste. According to the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), asbestos containing material must not be re-used, recovered, recycled or offered for sale. It must be disposed through a licensed asbestos landfill. This is the universally most accepted disposal method.

In November, 2016 NEMA directed that all asbestos roofs that are worn out, broken or dilapidated be removed and disposed into a NEMA licensed asbestos disposal landfill. The Authority also advised that no rain water should be collected even from those roofs that are not worn out.

Vision

To be the premier solid waste management firm providing safe and environmentally compliant solid and hazardous waste disposal services and consultancy to our customers for a sustainable global environment.

Mission

Our mission is to foster partnerships with establishments to meet the need for safe handling and disposal of solid waste and hazardous material while being committed to improving the social, economic and environmental community wellbeing.

Sustainability

We care about the quality of life and involve the neighbouring community in improving the environment for sustainable development.


Our Values

Ethical operations
Social responsibility
Fairness





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Our Services

Solid Waste Advisory Services

Safe removal and disposal of asbestos containing material into our asbestos landfill is one specialized service that we offer. In addition, the company offers integrated solid waste management services and consultancy covering source reduction, source separation, recycling and reuse as well as materials recovery and safe storage and handling of hazardous material.

Safe Removal of Asbestos Sheets

Our experienced technical staff and supervisors, who are specially trained in safety operations and kitted with appropriate safety gear, will secure the site and carefully remove the asbestos sheets lowering them to the ground for instant encapsulation.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Our Lead Expert will guide in the process and also carry out the necessary EIA prior to the removal of the roofing material. As the owner or occupier of a building with asbestos containing material, this consultation is a mandatory step.

Risk Assessment

A risk assessment is necessary both as a stand-alone and as part of the EIA prior to the asbestos sheets removal.

Encapsulation

Asbestos sheets must be encapsulated to limit contact and to ensure that no fibers escape into the atmosphere. Careful handling is a must.

Safe Work Procedures

To ensure that worldwide acceptable and best practices are used and followed for the safety of employees and occupiers of the buildings at the time of the removal process.

Permit to work arrangement

Permits To Work are required to ensure that the risk of handling, removal, transportation and disposal of a potentially hazardous substance is minimized.

Handling and Storage

Sheets must be kept as intact as possible to ensure that small fibers do not escape into the atmosphere. Careful Handling and storage is paramount.

Loading/Off-Loading, Transportation and Disposal

Loading, transportation, off-Loading and disposal are done in accordance with NEMA regulations until the asbestos containing material is safely disposed in the licensed asbestos landfill. In all the stages, tracking documents are kept and the process is fully documented.

Site Decontamination

ESH best practices dictate that the site is left devoid of any decontaminants.