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Construction First in Portable Sanitation Sanitech is the leading portable sanitation company in South Africa with branches nationwide and is renowned for its service excellence and superior product technology. Sanitech was the first portable toilet hire company to supply sanitation facilities to areas where no sanitation infrastructure existed. Experience counts and Sanitech understands the importance of choosing a trusted supplier with an outstanding track record. With more than two decades of local experience and the global support of Waco International, Sanitech is the only toilet hire company with the necessary national fleet to maintain a competitive edge. Fast and Efficient Site Solutions Sanitech currently provides ablution facilities to a substantial number of construction and industrial projects throughout the country, improving both the hygiene standards and productivity on these sites. Their services include: • Supply of fresh, clean water to the units • On-site toilet cleaning and servicing to agreed timescales • Short and long term rental of portable toilets and mobile • Replenishment of toilet rolls and soap and paper hand towels ablution units Current industry projects include: • Braamhoek Dam • Glencore Mines • Aveng Mine • Avon Power Station • Anglo Mines • Xstrata Mine • Thukela Water Project • Impumelelo Mine • Shiva Uranium • Cornubia Development • Shondoni Mine • Sasol Sigma Mine • Dube Tradeport • Total Coal Mine • Sasol Wax Phase 1 & 2 • Kouga Wind Farm • Kusile Power Station • Matlosana Mall • Dedisa Power Plant Special Projects • Sibanye Mine Construction • Sasol Synfuels • Wescoal Mine • Lethabo Power Station • PetroSA Orca Rig • Stefanutti Stocks Mine • R377 Road Construction Comprehensive Health and Safety Programme Sanitech’s world-class SHE management system is driven by Waco International Corporate Standards and helps to meet health and safety responsibilities by protecting their most valuable resources – employees, customers, communities and the environment that sustains us all. • Internal health and safety department to • Members of the NCCA • Complies with Mine Health and assist with specific on-site requirements. • Sanitech is OHSAS 18001: 2012 certified Safety Act • Waste disposal certificates available • Registered waste transporter • Department of Mineral Resources on request approved Capability and Capacity Sanitech toilet hire supplies, services and manages the rental provision of portable toilets, mobile ablution units and conservancy tank pumping and operates a fleet of more than 25 000 rental units and over 200 vehicles. This enables them to supply and service a substantial number of construction and industrial sites throughout the country, speedily and efficiently thus improving both the hygiene standards and productivity on these sites. A Responsible and Green Approach Sanitech Toilet Hire and hygiene products are sourced from local and international suppliers and are all environmentally friendly. The Company is committed to a responsible outlook for the environment. All units are replenished using a Bio Enzyme agent that refreshes the unit and effectively breaks down all waste which effectivley assist Waste Water Treament Plants without causing any harm to our planet. The company also offer an innovative range of products including wheelchair accessible units. We are Waco International Sanitech is part of Waco International, a focused equipment rental and industrial services business with operations in Africa (South Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries), Australasia (Australia and New Zealand), the United Kingdom and Chile. The Group provides services in the areas of formwork, shoring and scaffolding, insulation, painting and blasting, hydraulics and suspended access platforms, Africa Africa relocatable modular buildings, portable sanitation products and integrated Africa Africa hygiene services. Africa New Zealand New Zealand UK Australia Australia Product Range New Informal Concept (NIC) - Rotating Bowl Unique ventilation system Mobile – easy to move Lockable door Nano technology prevents debris from sticking to bowl Fitted with toilet roll Lever operated to flush and rinse bowl holder and hook for Rotating bowl covers opening to prevent PPE disposal of foreign objects No pinch points • Freestanding - operates without • More hygienic for user and servicing cables, pipes or connections to team – no exposure to waste water or electricity • Locally manufactured Self contained water supply (20l) for 250 flushes • Locally manufactured. • SABS approved. Please visit www.sanitech.co.za Removable canister for to download our easy access and servicing approval certification.with minimised opportunity for spillage Concealed canister holds 85l of waste Canisters are stackable for easy transport Mondo Translucent roof allows natural light Unique ventilation system Lockable door Basins can be fitted on request • Imported • Made from High Density Polyethylene • Spacious (HDPE). • Durable • Compliant with • Concealed tank international standards • Available in flush / non-flush New Informal Portable (NIPS) • Flat packed, easy to transport. • Made from High Density Polyethylene • Easy on-site assembly site as panels lock (HDPE) together. • Locally manufactured • Removable drum for easy access Kgopotso • Translucent roof allows • Robust • Made from fibreglass. natural light • Removable drum for • Compliant with • Unique ventilation system easy access international standards • Lockable door • Spacious design • Superior insulation qualities • Locally manufactured Bladder • 1500-2000 litre capacity • High durability and elongation capabilities • Protects environment, contains and isolates waste, • Adaptable to varying pit sizes • Toilet with rotating bowl, and coated with Nano technology to • Easy to install and replace ensure non-stick surface • Easily serviced to remove waste • Nano technology prevents debris from sticking to bowl • Lever operated to flush and rinse bowl • Rotating bowl covers opening to prevent disposal of foreign objects • No pinch points Atlas • Translucent roof allows • Removable drum for • Made from High Density natural light easy access Polyethylene (HDPE). • Unique ventilation system • Door reinforced by • Compliant with • Lockable door steel frame international standards • Robust • Spacious design • Locally manufactured Trailer Unit • 2 toilets in one unit • Supplied with toilet • 250l waste capacity • Hand wash station with roll holder, hand wash basin, • Unique ventilation system fresh water (100l) soap dispenser and paper • Stable design (front and back) • Mobile – easy to move towel dispenser Hygiene Products • Standard units are available as non-flush. Flush units, urinal, soap dispenser, hand wash basin and paper towel dispensers are available as optional extras where required. Hygiene units are available in white or stainless steel. Waste Water Treatment Sanitech supplies rapidly deployable, and re-deployable wastewater treatment solutions. These package plant solutions are modular and readily scalable with treatment capacities ranging from 50m3/day to 300m3/day. Sanitech’s package plants, which are offered on a rental basis, offer the following advantages; • Low noise levels • Low maintenance requirements • Superior water quality (Can be reused for • Negligible odour generation • Smaller footprint requirements irrigation of landscape and vegetation, • Maintenance Free (Self-cleaning • No corrosion due to composite design car washing, cooling towers & concrete automated process) • Stabilized sludge ready for use as mixing purposes) • Low operating cost and energy fertilizer without additional operations consumption • System is certified to meet or exceed • Aesthetically appealing due to its design strict EU environmental discharge and and quality of materials irrigation standards • Rotating Biological contactor technology • Durable and resistant to the environment Submersible option (underground unit) Additional saved filtration unit Septic Tank and Conservancy Tank Servicing Sanitech’s fleet of vacuum tankers can be used to service existing septic tanks and conservancy units. • Services are done by using the latest in • Largest available fleet • All drivers adequately trained and certified pump truck technology • Customised to site specific requirements as per transport legislation and equipped • Hygienic • Strictly maintained under a fleet with correct PPE • Eco friendly management programme • All trucks fitted with vented exhaust • On-site services available • All vehicles fitted with vehicle tracking system to eliminate odours • Adherence with all local bylaws • All vehicles fitted with spill kits Toyota Hino 614 Service Vehicle • Capacity to carry a fully loaded deck of toilets as well • Vehicle dimensions allow for more efficient operation as pull a fully loaded 10 toilet trailer – eliminating the additional costs of using a larger vehicle Pump Trailer • 1000l waste capacity • Quick turnaround for smaller projects • Used with LDV • Suitable for estate developments or areas where big trucks • Easy site access aren’t allowed (residential projects) Suitable for sites with height restrictions for access 2000l Pump Truck • 2000l waste capacity • Used for small to medium sites - suitable for residential areas • Equipped with high pressure cleaners • Combination type vehicle fitted with hydraulic lift to assist with deliveries and transport of units 4x4 Pump Truck • 5000l waste capacity • Suitable for difficult terrain areas (mines / rural • Used
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