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UNISAN: Sustainable waste management for the mining industry

“Our job is to be the connection between mining waste and waste transformation alternatives”, says Patricia Pereira, UNISAN’s Commercial and Sustainability Manager, who highlights the strategic role the company has taken on in the mining industry throughout its history.

Publicada: Friday 18 de April del 2025
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Since 1994, UNISAN has developed a wide range of services that today make it a key partner for the industry. Born as a company dedicated to the provision and maintenance of chemical toilets, over time it identified the need to offer broader solutions to its customers. This led it to expand its offer to services such as the rental of luxury trailers, industrial, mining and construction waste management, as well as environmental management solutions. Today, UNISAN is positioned as a comprehensive waste management and sanitation services company, committed to the Circular Economy and to delivering tailor-made solutions to different sectors, from events to the agricultural and mining industries. Patricia Pereira, Environmental Engineer and Head of Commercial Management, gave a broader view on the evolution of UNISAN, highlighting the importance of adapting to regulatory trends and the circular economy approach. In an industry focused on the treatment and handling of materials, updating is essential to offer solutions with the lowest possible environmental impact. Tailor-made solutions for every need UNISAN serves companies from all sectors, providing a service tailored to the needs of each client. From chemical toilets and trailers for events, to the removal of sewage or grease pits, and the management of non-hazardous, hazardous, organic, recoverable and debris waste. The company presents itself as a union between the current need for responsible waste management and a sustainable solution, all in one entity. Its main differentiator is the ability to offer a comprehensive service with its own logistics and different alternatives for proper waste management. Reportability and regulatory compliance One of the cornerstones of UNISAN’s service is reportability and traceability, key elements for companies’ regulatory compliance, especially at mining sites. The company assigns executives in charge, makes site visits and delivers a complete package of services including certificates, reports and advice on sectoral permits. In addition, within the framework of the REP Law, UNISAN helps its clients to declare at the One-Stop-Shop, comply with the requirements of collective management systems and generate specific reports for the different environmental sector bodies. It also supports the development of work plans, training and process improvements aimed at reducing or avoiding waste generation. Integrated and sustainable waste management UNISAN manages both hazardous and non-hazardous waste, always seeking the best alternative for each type of material. From internal segregation yards to specialised external plants, it ensures that each type of waste reaches the most appropriate destination: landfills, landfill sites, recovery centres or companies that reuse and recycle the materials. The company also has the necessary equipment and logistics for the correct temporary storage of waste, as well as custom-designed containers for each operation. UNISAN is active in regions such as Calama, Metropolitana, O’Higgins, Valparaíso and Coquimbo. Innovation, regulations and sustainability One of UNISAN’s main challenges is to remain at the forefront of recovery, reuse and recycling processes, both nationally and internationally. The company attends trade fairs, seeks new solutions and constantly updates its offer to respond to complex or difficult-to-treat waste, either through manual processes or specialised technologies. This focus on continuous improvement led UNISAN to become a member of ANIR, the National Association of the Recycling Industry, with the aim of keeping abreast of relevant regulations, technologies and experiences in the treatment of materials. UNISAN has established itself as a company in constant evolution, committed to quality, innovation and excellence in its processes, positioning itself as a benchmark in the field of health and environmental services, and as a key player for a more sustainable mining. Contact us: – Phone: +56 2 2577 2400 – Email: contacto@unisan.cl – Web: www.unisan.cl

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