01 · Environmental management and resources
Circular Economy and Life Cycle Management
We promote a management model that optimizes the use of resources, reduces waste generation, and encourages the reuse of materials throughout the life cycle of our products and operations.
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Used Transformer Collection and Management Systems (WEEE)
At Rymel, we care about the environment. That is why we have developed a comprehensive system for the collection and management of used transformers, ensuring their proper disposal and minimizing environmental impact.
This system applies exclusively to Rymel-brand distribution and metering transformers, provided they meet the established requirements.
Collection requirements
- Be Rymel brand, with its original plate or emblem.
- Be free of PCBs (laboratory test results dated within the last month).
- Have no oil leaks.
- Be properly packaged to facilitate transportation.
- Be delivered in a major city.
How to request collection
- 01Fill out the collection request form available on the website, providing information about the equipment and its location.
- 02Attach the gas chromatography report for the equipment to the request (form or email) to certify that it is free of PCBs.
- 03Once the request is received, Rymel will contact the owner to coordinate the logistics and collection of the equipment.
- 04The equipment will be transported to Rymel's facilities.
- 05Once the equipment has been received, Rymel will run qualitative tests to confirm the absence of PCBs and will send the owner a receipt indicating the quantity in units or approximate weight (kg) and the date of receipt.
- 06If potential PCB contamination is detected, the equipment will be returned to the owner, who will be responsible for the logistics costs.
- 07Rymel will assess whether the equipment or any of its components can be reused. If this is not possible, the equipment or its parts will be delivered to an authorized operator for the treatment and recovery of WEEE.
- 08Within a maximum of 90 days from the collection of the equipment, Rymel will provide the manufacturer with the final recovery certificate for the equipment.
If you decide not to use our collection system, we encourage you to manage your waste properly by turning it over to an authorized waste manager in accordance with current regulations. Your cooperation is essential to protecting our planet.
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Water resources
Responsible Resource Management
At Rymel, we reaffirm our commitment to sustainability and environmental protection through efficient wastewater treatment systems.
We have two plants designed to ensure proper water resource management, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and current environmental regulations.
Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant
Our domestic wastewater treatment plant (ARD) operates with an extended aeration activated sludge system. This process efficiently treats wastewater from bathrooms, locker rooms, the dining hall, the kitchenette and the laundry area, ensuring its proper purification.
The system includes several treatment stages: grease traps, a septic tank, solids screening, an equalization tank, an activated sludge reactor, high-rate clarification, sand bed filtration and a disinfection process. These stages ensure the removal of contaminants and compliance with environmental standards, promoting water conservation and its proper management within our operations.
Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant
Our industrial wastewater treatment system (ARI) is designed to efficiently handle the discharges generated by painting and repair processes. Operating through a combined physicochemical batch treatment, this system includes neutralization, oxidation, sedimentation and filtration stages, ensuring the effective removal of contaminants.
