Hazardous Waste Collection & Recovery
Hazardous waste is a normal byproduct of hundreds of businesses and industries. It is categorised under waste that contains substances or has properties that might be harmful to human health or the environment.
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At Wastecare, we specialise in the collection and recycling of hazardous waste across the UK.
How do I know my waste is hazardous?
To identify hazardous waste, it will generally exhibit one or more of the following characteristics:
- Ignitability – combusts or burns easily.
- Corrosivity – Can cause damage or corrode substances it comes into contact with.
- Reactivity – May violently react or explode when it comes into contact with air, water, or other substances.
- Toxicity – Contains or releases dangerous toxins.
We will help you to identify, collect, and responsibly manage your waste in line with the UK Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005.
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Hazardous materials we collect
We offer hazardous waste management options for a wide range of waste streams. The hazardous materials we most commonly collect and treat include:
WEEE
Batteries
Chemicals & solvent waste
Sludge
Resins
Cooking oil
Industrial containers
Aerosols
Gas cannisters
Paint
Clinical waste
Fluorescent tubes
WEEE
Batteries
Chemicals & solvent waste
Sludge
Resins
Cooking oil
Industrial containers
Aerosols
Gas cannisters
Paint
Clinical waste
Fluorescent tubes
…and the list goes on. For more information on the hazardous waste we collect and an estimated collection cost, visit our quote calculator.
Bulk hazardous waste recycling
Wastecare’s specialist treatment and recycling facilities manage most categories of hazardous and challenging waste in bulk.
We collect, treat, and recycle over 6,000 tonnes of hazardous business waste on a weekly basis. This enables us to:
Offer low cost and transparent pricing models & Issue rebates back to our customers on recovered plastic, metals, and recyclate
Our specialist recycling facilities include:
- Industrial liquid waste treatment
- Portable battery recycling
- WEEE reuse and recovery
- High-temperature incineration
- Industrial packaging recovery
Why choose Wastecare?
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Frequently Asked Question
Businesses who are producing hazardous waste need to store it in the correct bins or containers, and have it collected by a licensed waste carrier.
No, it is illegal to mix hazardous waste with either non-hazardous, or another type of hazardous waste. Hazardous waste must be stored separately and correctly.
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