How do I organise hazardous waste removal?

October 30, 2013 – by Tony Earnshaw
Hazardous waste collection and removal is an essential service for many businesses across a variety of industries. All kinds of waste causes a number of hazards for staff members and company owners must be clued up on how to protect, prevent and resolve such issues should they occur.

Hazardous waste comes in many forms and is dealt with using a number of specialist services, for example bulk waste can be packaged and removed using drums or tankers whilst small hazardous wastes can also be collected, recycled and treated accordingly. There is only a handful of commercial cleaning companies that provide hazardous waste removal and knowing how to organise these collections can be difficult, check out our top tips for resolving waste problems and organising your very own disposal service courtesy of UK Commercial Cleaning.

As we’ve mentioned hazardous waste removal is a highly specialist service and high regulated by law to ensure that all hazardous waste materials are collected, treated and dealt with safely and effectively. Finding a qualified service to deal with your hazardous waste needs requires a lot of research as the incorrect disposal of this material could leave you liable.

As well as using an internet search and conducting your own research to find an experienced waste removal service, you can also use the Gov.uk website to find a commercial cleaning company that specialises in hazardous waste collection in your local area. All you have to do is type in your business postcode to find a service near you. This service is only available in England and Wales.

You can also approach other business owners to ask for their recommendations and experiences when outsourcing their hazardous waste management to find a complete service for your own company. There are a number of local, regional and national companies like UK Commercial Cleaning that can cater to your needs, whether you are looking for solvent recovery and recycling or clinical waste and pharmaceutical disposal. We can also assist with a variety of industrial services such as jet washing, decommissioning and tanker cleaning.

Choosing a company that has the credentials to manage your hazardous waste and environmental needs is essential for any legitimate business and ensures you comply with UK regulations when treating, disposing of and managing small and bulk hazardous waste. Hazardous waste collection services also offer an excellent and sustainable alternative to the commercial use of landfill sites. Look after your company and the planet by enlisting a hazardous waste collection and removal specialist today.