Research and Markets: South African Hazardous Waste Management Market on an Upswing Driven by Tightening Government Legislations according to this Latest 2009 Study

DUBLIN--(Business Wire)--
Research and
Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b20762/the_south_african) has
announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "The South African
Hazardous Waste Management Market" to their offering.

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled The South African Hazardous Waste
Management Market provides a strategic overview of the total hazardous waste
management market. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts
thoroughly examine the current trends in hazardous waste management and how
service providers can take advantage of the opportunities that are expected to
arise within this market. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts
thoroughly examine the following technologies: biological treatment equipment,
physico-chemical treatment equipment and thermal treatment equipment. The
following market segments are covered in this research: mining, power generation
and industrial and metals finishing.

Market Overview

The South African hazardous waste management market is on an upswing due to
tightening legislation related to waste collection, transportation and disposal.
Environmental inspectors have been pressuring waste generating companies to
improve their environmental impact management programmes, opening up
opportunities for waste management companies. "The recent tightening of
environmental legislation by environmental inspectors known as the 'Green
Scorpions' has been a major driver in the rapid increase volumes of hazardous
waste emanating from various industries," notes the analyst of this research .
"Environmental inspectors have been pressuring industries to treat, dispose, and
rehabilitate several historical stockpiles." Previously, a mere 4.8 per cent of
the total hazardous waste material generated in South Africa found its way to
hazardous landfill sites. However, in 2008, some of the major hazardous waste
management companies received record tonnages, with some treating and disposing
58.0 per cent more hazardous waste compared to 2007.

Most hazardous waste material generated in South Africa originates from the
mining industry. The current economic slowdown has had an adverse effect on this
industry due to the depreciation in commodity prices amidst a shrinking global
demand for commodities. "The mining sector generates approximately 90 per cent
of all hazardous waste material found in South Africa," explains the analyst.
"Hazardous waste material generated from mining activities is expected to
continue falling until there is an upsurge in mining activities."

Despite the present slowdown in mining activities, the power generation industry
is expected to produce high volumes of hazardous waste material. Eskom Holdings,
South Africa's biggest power supplier, has embarked on an expansion drive to
increase generation capacity and ensure reliable supply of electricity to the
country. During this process, large volumes of hazardous waste material are
likely to be generated from scrubbed off-gases. The power generation as well as
the petrochemical industries are anticipated to generate huge volumes of
hazardous waste material, as they embark on their expansion drive. The strict
enforcement of legislation guarantees the need for responsible and holistic
waste management services by these industries. "Ultimately, waste management
companies need to diversify their portfolio of clients to cushion themselves
from the negative impacts of the current economic slump," concludes the analyst.

Market Sectors

Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors
in this research:

* Mining
* Power generation
* Industrial and metals finishing
* Technologies

The following technologies are covered in this research:

* Biological treatment equipment
* Physico-chemical treatment equipment
* Thermal treatment equipment

Key Topics Covered:

* 1. Executive Summary
* 2. Industry Overview, Challenges and Market Forces
* 3. Hazardous Waste Services Market
* 4. Hazardous Waste Equipment Market Overview
* 5. Strategic Conclusions

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