Recycling of Fanem and Eppendorf Laboratory Centrifuges

The recycling of Fanem and Eppendorf laboratory centrifuges is essential for the correct management of electronic waste and chemical components present in this equipment, ensuring compliance with Brazilian environmental standards and avoiding risks to health and the environment.

Components and environmental risks of laboratory centrifuges

Fanem and Eppendorf laboratory centrifuges have various electronic components and metal parts associated with chemical substances. Improper disposal can release toxic pollutants such as heavy metals and solvents, contaminating soil and water, as provided for in the National Solid Waste Policy (Law No. 12.305/2010).

Legislation applicable to the recycling of laboratory equipment

The National Solid Waste Policy (PNRS), established by Law No. 12.305/2010 and regulated by Decree No. 7.404/2010, obliges the environmentally appropriate management of electro-electronic waste, including laboratory centrifuges. According to the National Solid Waste Management Information System (SINIR - sinir.gov.br), proper disposal avoids environmental liabilities and legal penalties.

Recommended procedures for proper disposal

It is recommended that inactive centrifuges be collected by specialized services authorized to electronic waste collection, ensuring that the materials are recycled or disposed of in accordance with current technical standards. For parts that store data, such as hard drives included in digital controls, the procedure should include the safe sanitization of media.

Environmental and corporate benefits of recycling

The recovery and recycling of electronic and metal components from centrifuges promotes the circular economy, reduces the extraction of raw materials and minimizes environmental impacts. In addition, they adopt good environmental governance practices required by regulatory sectors and reinforce the commitment to organizational sustainability.

Final technical considerations

The disassembly process must be carried out by qualified professionals to avoid contamination by chemical or electrical substances. Ferrous materials, plastics and electronic circuits should be segregated and sent to certified recyclers, in accordance with CETESB guidelines (cetesb.sp.gov.br).

Thus, the proper handling of Fanem and Eppendorf laboratory centrifuges meets Brazilian legal requirements, ensures environmental protection and mitigates risks to public health.