Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) Testing Service

Waste acceptance criteria (WAC) is a testing service provided by Chemtech Environmental that comes with a guaranteed SEVEN day turnaround promise with faster laboratory turnarounds available at a premium.

Our laboratory offers four types of waste acceptance criteria (WAC) test.

1. WAC test; Full Suite (BS12457-3) 2 Stage Leachate, this includes an inert wac test and WAC metals test
2. WAC test; Inert Suite (BS12457-3) 2 Stage Leachate
3. WAC test; Hazardous Suite (BS12457-3) 2 Stage Leachate
4. WAC test; Non-Reactive Hazardous Suite (BS12457-3) 2 Stage Leachate

These WAC tests have been designed to meet the relevant waste acceptance criteria for the type of landfill needed.  The waste acceptance criteria is a compliance test, the laboratory`s WAC testing suites will aid the correct waste disposal to landfill.

WAC testing is important within waste management and removal to landfill, the seven day standard turnaround offered by Chemtech Environmental ensures minimal delay to client`s own processes, plus our personal services and competitive rates mean waste acceptance criteria testing to BS12457-3 is a fast, supportive and simple process.

Further to WAC testing, the laboratory also offers as part of its waste testing services:

• Waste characterisation suites
• Waste classification tests

WAC analysis is not always necessary, waste characterisation and waste classification allows for contaminants in waste to be identified.  This can determine the waste as hazardous or non-hazardous; a useful component in selecting the correct landfill.