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Our Aerosol Recycling Technology Partners with Semios
Republic Services partners with industry-leading crop management platform Semios to aid in the use of an environmentally friendly alternative to pesticides.Byline: BTB Editor
August 12, 2024 / Time to read: 5 minAn Environmental Catch-22
Semios’ method is more sustainable than traditional pesticide options, but it has one environmental drawback: it relies on aerosol cans to disperse the pheromones. But when it partnered with US Ecology, a recent Republic Services acquisition, they were able to make that more sustainable too.
As a company committed to providing sustainable agricultural solutions, Semios sought an environmentally conscious method for disposing of its aerosol waste to more closely align its revolutionary pest control technology with its core values. In February of 2021, after conducting an audit of the
Partners in Sustainability
An Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at Semios expressed satisfaction with the partnership, stating, "We were impressed with US Ecology’s Aerosol Recycling Technology and its ability to recycle or reuse all components of our aerosol waste. Both of our companies remain focused on sustainability and protecting the environment. Partnering with them was a no-brainer, especially when we realized shipping our waste to the Beatty facility helped reduce cost, benefiting our mission and bottom line."
Republic Services’ ability to transport and recycle large and small quantities of aerosol waste has provided Semios with a sustainable solution, ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations while protecting human health and the environment. As Semios continues to expand its operations, Republic Services’ nationwide, wholly-owned assets stand ready to deliver premier recycling solutions for their aerosols, batteries and other hazardous waste disposal needs.
Expanding Aerosol Recycling
To meet the increasing demand from Semios and other companies across various industry sectors seeking sustainable services, Republic Services has expanded its Aerosol Recycling Technology into the Midwest and plans further expansion throughout the U.S. The recent installation of the latest ART unit at the Romulus, Michigan facility marks a significant milestone.
Republic Services is the first and only company in the U.S. to offer patent-pending technology for aerosol can waste recycling, generating recyclable metal and reusable alternative fuels in a landfill-free, zero-emissions process. This premier system ensures the most sustainable solution in the nation, featuring a fully enclosed process equipped with oxygen monitoring sensors to protect the environment and the health and safety of its certified professionals operating the system.
As an industry leader in sustainable recycling, Republic Services continues to offer innovative and compliant solutions for aerosol can waste and a range of other services including thermal recycling, hazardous waste transportation and disposal, and metals recovery. Learn more about our premier
