Environmental Management Service

Since its establishment in 1983, Stablex has maintained its position as a technological world leader in the hazardous waste management industry. We are committed to research and development, and to continuous improvement programs.

In April 1997, Stablex was the first hazardous waste treatment and disposal facility in North America to be awarded ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications for its Quality Assurance Program and its Environmental Management System.  For Stablex, these accreditations are a source of pride;  they demonstrate our commitment to quality control and to meeting the expectations of our customers, suppliers and the community.

A FIRM COMMITMENT TO QUALITY

In 1995, we established a Continuous Improvement Program that addresses five fundamental values:

• Health and safety
• Compliance and quality of our operations
• Customer service
• Employee development
• Financial stability

CONTROLS
We have implemented a set of controls at every stage of our operations to ensure operational compliance. The primary controls are:

• Characterization of waste by laboratory analysis before its acceptance
• Laboratory analysis to determine which treatment protocol is required for each waste
• Verification of shipping documents
• Verification of containers and transport vehicles
• Second characterization of the waste at the time of its arrival
• Cleanliness of trucks and containers before they leave Stablex
• Effectiveness of treatments at each stage of the Stablex process
• Effective health, safety and industrial hygiene
• Regulatory compliance
• Environmental monitoring
• Water safety and quality standards
• Control over testing equipment and laboratory instrumentation
• Security and inspections 24 hours a day
• Follow-up committee with the city of Blainville
• Inspections from Quebec Ministry of Environment