Multi-Waste Incinerators:
One System for Mixed and Complex Waste Streams

Most real-world waste problems are not single-stream problems. A remote mining camp generates hazardous chemical waste, clinical waste from the site clinic, general packaging and food waste from the accommodation, oily rags from the maintenance workshop, and contaminated PPE from operations, all at the same time, all requiring disposal.

Managing these streams separately requires multiple systems, multiple disposal pathways, and multiple compliance frameworks. ESI Scholer multi-waste incinerators are designed to handle mixed waste streams within a single controlled combustion system, reducing the operational and compliance burden without compromising on temperature performance or emissions outcomes.

Containerised Incinerator
Containerised Incinerator

Waste Categories the System Handles

01

Hazardous Chemical Waste

Hazardous waste requiring controlled handling and disposal.

  • Cyanide-contaminated packaging from gold and silver processing operations
  • Reagent packaging including jumbo bags, bulk bags, and small-volume containers
  • Chemical laboratory waste and expired reagents
  • Contaminated industrial packaging and IBC containers
02

Clinical and Pharmaceutical Waste

Clinical and pharmaceutical waste requiring secure and compliant disposal.

  • Sharps, dressings, and general clinical waste from site medical facilities
  • Pharmaceutical waste and expired medication
  • Cytotoxic material from chemotherapy or research applications
  • Quarantine and biosecurity waste at sites with border or import obligations
03

General and Operational Waste

Routine waste generated from day-to-day site operations.

  • Packaging waste from camp consumables and equipment deliveries
  • Food and organic waste where composting is not viable
  • Contaminated PPE and disposable equipment from operations
  • Oily rags, filter media, and maintenance workshop waste
APPLICATIONS & ENVIRONMENTS

Built for Challenging
Operating Environments

ESI Scholer multi-waste incinerators provide reliable on-site waste treatment for remote and infrastructure- constrained environments where conventional waste disposal is difficult, costly, or impractical.

01
RESOURCE OPERATIONS

Remote Mining and
Resource Operations

Multi-waste units are the standard ESI Scholer solution for remote mine sites generating multiple waste stream categories simultaneously. The ability to process hazardous packaging, clinical waste, and general camp waste within a single system simplifies waste management and reduces the number of systems requiring maintenance and operator oversight.

02
REMOTE CAMPS

Remote and
Fly-In/Fly-Out Camps

Accommodation camps at remote construction, infrastructure, and resource exploration projects generate mixed waste streams that are difficult and expensive to remove. A multi-waste incinerator provides on-site disposal capacity across non-recyclable waste categories, reducing waste accumulation and removal logistics.

03
ISOLATED LOCATIONS

Island
Operations

Island environments face some of the most constrained waste management conditions. Waste removal can be expensive and weather-dependent. A multi-waste incinerator provides on-site disposal capability for combustible waste streams while significantly reducing waste volume and removal frequency.

04
DEPLOYABLE SYSTEMS

Defence and
Deployable Installations

Forward operating bases, deployable camp installations, and military field operations generate mixed waste streams where standard waste infrastructure is unavailable. ESI Scholer multi-waste units are designed for rapid deployment, minimal utility dependency, and reliable operation under remote conditions.

Recent Multi-Waste and General Projects

ESI Scholer systems are deployed across mining, healthcare, industrial, and remote environments, providing reliable waste management solutions for challenging sites.

Papua New Guinea 2020

Simberi Gold, Simberi Island

Hazardous waste incinerator with thermal oxidiser supplied to a gold mining operation on a remote Pacific island. The thermal oxidiser configuration was selected to achieve high-temperature residence times for complete hazardous waste destruction in a sensitive island environment. Multi-stream capability handled the combined waste output of the mining operation and camp.

Hazardous Waste Incinerator Gold Mining Thermal Oxidiser
Norfolk Island 2022

Norfolk Island Gas, Norfolk Island

Quarantine and general waste incinerator supplied to Norfolk Island, which has no access to mainland waste disposal infrastructure. The containerised design allowed the unit to be shipped to the island and installed without a purpose-built facility, handling multiple waste stream categories within a single system.

General Waste Incinerator Containerised Incinerator Remote Location

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