Professional Collection and Disposal of Hazardous Waste
We have over 50 years experience in safe waste disposal and operate our own fleet of vehicles. Our facility is monitored and regulated by the Environment Agency with full copies of our licenses made available upon request.
From regular Hazardous Waste Disposal collections to one offs, no job is considered to large or small for us to deal with. We have no call centres, but do have a knowledgeable team of experts with over 50 years experience at your disposal, to ensure your enquiry is dealt with promptly and professionally.
Once the most appropriate disposal route has been identified the next stage is to classify your waste.
This can be done by checking the European Waste Catalogue and matching your waste to a unique 6 figure code, further identified by the actual process giving rise to the waste.
This code will give you confirmation of whether your waste is treated as hazardous or non-hazardous.
What our Clients Say
Following some major building work at the university. we had several hundred kg’s of waste paint left over which needed to be disposed of promptly. After a quick call to All Waste the whole lot was gone 2 days later and I’d highly recommend their services.
They’ve totally revolutionised our HWRC’s! Now they’re always open and the waste is collected with no fuss , Every time.
Our Quick Guide to Hazardous Waste
We know that disposing of these lab waste safely can be both hazardous and expensive. This is why we’ve put together this simple step by step guide to help guide you through the complex parts and also why we hope you’ll choose us for your lab waste disposal requirements.
What is Hazardous and Non Hazardous Waste?
The presence of an asterix and/or your waste stream being marked in red ink defines your waste as an absolute hazardous waste and under all circumstances it must be treated as such.
What are examples of Hazardous Waste?
– Acids
– Alkaline Caustics
– Glues
– Solvents
– Mercury contained wastes
– Laboratory Chemicals
– Pesticides
– Clinical Waste
Some wastes will be classified as mirror entries meaning that your waste may or may not be classified as hazardous.
Further testing will be required to identify the concentrations and components of your waste to see if they are above certain thresholds.
All Waste Matters can arrange this testing on your behalf and advise further on the correct disposal method following this analysis.
If your waste is not classified as either a mirror or absolute waste, then provided no contaminants are present it would be suitable to treat this waste as non hazardous.
What Types of hazardous waste are there?
Hazardous wastes can be liquid, solid, sludge or gas. The components and concentrations of these will determine how this waste should be disposed of.
How should empty chemical containers be disposed of?
Depending on what was originally stored in the containers you may be able to triple rinse these and send them onto your recycling company with your other plastic waste.
You should first notify your disposal company of their previous contents to see if this would be suitable for their processes.
If residual waste remains these should be treated as Hazardous and disposed of with a licensed company accordingly.
How do you dispose of Hazardous Waste?
Hazardous waste disposal should only be carried out by companies with the appropriate licenses issued from the Environment Agency.
Prior to any collection it is advisable to request copies of these licenses.
In the first instance they should provide you with a copy of their waste carriers license, which authorises the company to transport waste legally throughout the UK.
They should also be able to provide you a copy of their site license of where the waste will be taken to.
All of this information is held by the Environment Agency and can be checked by visiting their website.
The hazardous waste should only be transferred under Hazardous Waste regulation consignment note.
Once the waste has arrived at the hazardous waste disposal site it will then be checked against this paperwork and if all correct accepted.
A copy if this movement will then be sent to the Environment Agency on a quarterly basis.
It is highly advisable to retain your copy of this consignment note for up to 10 years.