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The Importance of Trade Waste Arrestors in South Australia

by Ri Industries

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Trade waste arrestors are essential for businesses in South Australia that generate trade waste. What is trade waste? It’s liquid wastewater from a commercial or industrial entity that enters the sewer system. Some trade waste must be pre-treated before entering the sewer system. In those cases, trade waste arrestors are used to stop harmful trade waste entering the drainage system where it may affect people or the environment. The arrestors capture the waste and allow it to settle and separate. The treated wastewater can then safely enter the sewer system while the harmful waste can be disposed of.

A number of different trade waste arrestors are available including silt, grease and detention tanks. The type of trade waste arrestor that is required for a business will depend on the type and volume of trade waste that it generates. If your business requires one, our experts can help determine which type is correct for your business.

Let’s look at some of the benefits of using trade waste arrestors in South Australia:

  • Protects sewerage systems from damage: Trade waste arrestors trap pollutants that can damage sewerage systems, such as oil, grease, and suspended solids. This helps to prevent blockages and overflows, which can cause flooding and environmental damage.
  • Protects the environment: Trade waste arrestors trap pollutants that can pollute waterways and the environment, such as oil, grease, and chemicals. This helps to keep our waterways clean and safe for people and wildlife.
  • Prevents fines: Businesses that discharge trade waste without a trade waste arrestor can be fined by SA Water. By installing a trade waste arrestor, you can help to protect yourself from fines and financial penalties.
  • Improves public health: Trade waste arrestors help to reduce the risk of disease by preventing the spread of pollutants, such as bacteria and viruses. This helps to protect public health and safety.

Learn about the benefits of a Ri-Industries trade waste arrestor along with some information about the installation and maintenance by reading Trade Waste Arrestors by Ri-Industries – Benefits, Installation, and Maintenance. 

If you are a business in South Australia that generates trade waste, you should have a trade waste arrestor installed. This is an important investment that will help to protect your sewerage system, the environment, and public health. Learn about the Ri-Industries Trade Waste Arrestor on our website and call to 8444 8100 to speak with one of our experts.

Ri-Industries Trade Waste Arrestor

Trade Waste Arrestors by Ri-Industries – Benefits, Installation, and Maintenance

by Ri Industries

Ri-Industries Trade Waste Arrestor

 

Trade waste arrestors are used to stop harmful trade waste from entering the drainage system where it could harm people or the environment. Arrestors vary in both size and type depending upon the type of trade waste produced. Ri-Industries offers a number of options to best suit your needs.

Why choose a trade waste arrestor manufactured by Ri-Industries? Here are just some of the benefits:

  • Made from precast concrete with a strength of 50 MPa at 28 days.
  • A number of different trade waste arrestors are available including silt, grease and detention tanks.
  • All inlets suit HDPE pipes for easier connection.
  • Gas-tight lids set in precast concrete can also be supplied, as well as extension risers.
  • Increments and trafficable, gas-tight, heavy duty cast iron/concrete covers are available.
  • Units are lowered into the excavation site providing the site is level, firm and accessible.All units are SA Water approved.

Ri-Industries also provides installation of the arrestors. Some key details about the installation:

  • Outside installations must be a minimum of 50mm above ground level to exclude stormwater.
  • Chequerplate covers can be fitted with recessed drop handles and/or frame to suit brick paved areas.
  • Cast iron covers can be supplied.
  • Epoxy coating is available upon request.
  • Increments are available on request.
  • Heavy duty and light duty concrete covers with cast in cast iron covers and frames are available.
  • Trade waste arresters are available as either oil and grease arrestors, settling pits or acid neutraliser pits.

Before delivery of the trade waste arrestor, there are steps you will need to take to prepare the site. You can find information about the preparation here.

Once the trade waste has been installed and is in use, you will want to ensure it is properly maintained. Our trade waste arrestors are particularly strong and built to last. The arrestor is designed to trap all fats and oils contained in the wash water. Therefore, it should be completely cleaned out at three-monthly intervals or more frequently if necessary, following SA Water recommendations. Tank waste must not be discharged to the sewage system.

If you’d like to learn more about our trade waste arrestors or any of our products, please call 08 8444 8100 and we will be happy to assist you.

Benefits of a Ri Industries Trade Waste Arrestor

by Ri Industries

If you’re a frequent reader of our blog, and you certainly should be, you know that we talk a lot about water conservation and our residential products. Here at Ri Industries we believe in helping our local businesses with their waste needs, known as Trade Waste, as well.

Consider the amount of waste produced in an industrial setting. The sheer magnitude can be enough to frighten any septic system, but the contents of the waste may be the real scare factor. What materials are being returned to our soil?

Have you ever spent any time in a hair salon? Have you smelled the chemicals used on hair and nails? Yup, those get washed down the drain and if not properly treated, returned to the soil.

It’s not just hair salons we need to be concerned about. Petrol stations, service stations, dry cleaners, commercial vehicle washing, and so many more will pollute our area if their waste is not properly treated.

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That’s where Ri Industries comes in! Our trade waste arrestors offers a number of benefits:

  • Made from precast concrete with a strength of 50 MPa at 28 days.
  • A number of different trade waste arrestors are available including silt, grease and detention tanks.
  • All inlets suit HDPE pipes for easier connection.
  • Gas-tight lids set in precast concrete can also be supplied, as well as extension risers.
  • Increments and trafficable, gas-tight, heavy duty cast iron/concrete covers are available.
  • Units are lowered into the excavation site providing the site is level, firm and accessible.
  • All units are SA Water approved.

Now, wouldn’t you feel better if you knew the local businesses near you had a Ri Industries Trade Waste Arrestor installed? More information can be found on our website, but speaking directly with us is always best. Give us a call at 08 8444 8100.