Hazardous waste is any waste classified as such by the European Waste Catalogue. Under the Hazardous Waste (England) Regulations 2005, organisations must ensure that their hazardous waste is segregated from general dry waste and disposed of appropriately.

Any business producing hazardous waste must ensure it is disposed of properly and in most circumstances that they are registered with the Environment Agency as a hazardous waste producer.
Common hazardous waste items include:

•    Industrial – Fluorescent tubes and sodium lamps, spillages, aerosols, paint in original containers, original containers containing residues.

•    Automotive – Lead acid batteries, contaminated spills and rags, oil and fuel filters, aerosols, antifreeze and brake fluids, fluorescent tubes and sodium lamps, tyres.

•    Offices – Fluorescent tubes and sodium lamps, toner/laser cartridges, ink jet cartridges.

•    General – Fluorescent tubes and sodium lamps, toner/laser cartridges, ink jet cartridges, lead acid batteries, contaminated rags, spillages, oil and fuel filters, aerosols, antifreeze and brake fluids.

 

All of our hazardous waste services are bespoke to the customer, so for a quote or to find out more information give us a ring on the number below or fill out the enquiries form to the left and one of our specialist waste advisors will be in touch.