Introduction:
When federal legislation mandated the elimination of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) by the end of 2025, FortisBC Inc. (FortisBC) faced the challenge of responsibly managing decades’ worth of PCB containing equipment and materials. With compliance deadlines looming, the utility company sought a collaborator that could not only process complex PCB waste streams but also ensure full adherence to environmental regulations.
The Challenge:
The risk of missing compliance deadlines can be significant. Potential penalties, reputational impact, and operational inefficiencies demanded a comprehensive solution.
The Solution:
FortisBC worked with Aevitas Inc., Canada’s trusted hazardous waste management company, to ensure safe and efficient removal of all PCB materials. At Aevitas’ specialized facilities, highly trained teams:
- Dismantle and process transformers to safely recover and recycle non-PCB components.
- Reprocess PCB containing oils using treatment methods to eliminate hazardous components.
- Consolidate all PCB waste at a single site, ensuring streamlined logistics and documentation.
“Aevitas has supported FortisBC on unique and challenging projects, and consistently delivers excellent customer service. Working with Aevitas gave us confidence that our PCB equipment and materials were managed and disposed of appropriately and responsibly, with close collaboration throughout the project. Their strong record-keeping supported compliance with B.C.’s Hazardous Waste Regulation and allowed us to easily quantify PCB disposal volumes for internal reporting.”
– Serina Swanson, FortisBC, environmental program lead
The Results:
Product destruction with no waste material going to landfill
- 347,085kg of PCB waste successfully eliminated.
- Full compliance with federal PCB legislation.
- Avoidance of costly penalties and liabilities.
- Positive environmental impact through safe recycling and destruction methods.
- Demonstration of corporate responsibility by proactively addressing environmental risks.
The Aevitas-FortisBC collaboration exemplifies how proactive waste management strategies safeguard compliance, reputation, and the environment. Aevitas continues to provide industry leaders with peace of mind by delivering innovative, safe, and compliant hazardous waste management solutions across Canada.
Ready to eliminate your hazardous liabilities before they become bigger problems? Partner with Aevitas and gain the same peace of mind FortisBC and many others have achieved.