Most common and different types of waste

• Hazardous Waste

• Landfill Waste

• Inert Waste

• Scrap Metal Waste

• Bulky Waste Items

Builders’ Waste

• Green Waste

Recyclable Waste

By definition, hazardous waste is any waste that can cause harm to humans or the environment. Hazardous waste is produced in various industries and facilities. This includes:

The agricultural industry.
The construction Industry.
Production companies and factories.
Laboratories

• Chemical waste (or products that have come into contact with chemicals)

• Non-edible

oil waste
Batteries

• Pesticides and insect repellent

Sharp

• s (needles, syringes)

Covid testing waste

Hazardous waste must be managed with caution due to the threat to both humans and the environment. Therefore, you must ensure that it is stored safely and securely before collection. We provide the following storage solutions for hazardous waste:

Orange chemical waste bags

• . Suitable for bandages, dressing, and

PPE products

• such as masks, gloves, and aprons.

Sharps Bins (Yellow lid)

• . Suitable for sharps containing contaminated medical products, such as needles and syringes.

Sharps Bins (Orange lid)

• . Suitable for sharps used for blood tests and acupuncture.

Sharps Bins (Purple lid)

• . Suitable for medicinal products.

Bulk containers

. Suitable for storing hazardous liquid and chemical waste.

Once full, all bags should be tied securely to prevent any products from spilling out. They should then be left in an appropriate bin or container, depending upon the volume of waste you produce.

The Strategy for Hazardous Waste Management In England (2010). This legislation enforces a ‘duty of care’ on businesses, which means they must manage, store and dispose of hazardous waste safely and appropriately.

The Hazardous Waste Regulations (2005). This legislation was an expansion of the Hazardous Waste Directive (1991) and focused on tracking hazardous waste in England and Wales (i.e. how the waste is collected from premises).

There are various different ways that you can reduce the amount of hazardous waste you produce. For example, you should carefully research the materials you use to see if you can find a non-hazardous (or less hazardous) alternative. You should also focus on developing your business plan, to ensure that you purchase the right amount of products, thus effectively reducing the amount of waste you produce as a whole.

For an immediate quote call 0800 211 83 90

Landfill waste refers to any waste that is taken to a landfill site after disposal. Each year, around 14 million tonnes of waste are sent to landfills in the UK alone. Therefore, it is unsurprising that various industries contribute to the rapidly overflowing landfill waste.

Wherever possible, you must reduce the amount of landfill waste you produce. For example, plastic can be separated from general waste and sent to a recycling facility. Despite this, you should use the following solutions to store your landfill waste:

Prepaid Waste Bags
Wheelie bins

. Available for free in a variety of different sizes, dependent upon the type or amount of waste you are producing.

Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010. This legislation was put in place in line with the EU Landfill directive. Both work to control the products that are brought into Landfills. For example, you can no longer dispose of chemical or liquid waste at a landfill site.

The Environment Protection Act 1990. This legislation encourages business owners and companies to be mindful about the waste they produce, whilst also ensuring that it is safely and securely disposed of.

Proper education can significantly reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills each year. For example, you should ensure that all employees know which waste can and cannot be recycled, thus limiting the amount of waste sent to landfill sites. Wherever possible, you should also alter your purchasing habits to limit the use of single-use, non-recyclable products that can only be disposed of via landfills.

The cost of your landfill waste disposal will depend upon the amount of waste you produce. However, it is also subject to landfill tax. Landfill tax is an environmental tax, designed to minimise the amount of waste mistakenly sent to landfills that could be sent elsewhere.

Inert waste does not pose any threat to the environment or human life. However, it takes a long time to decompose. In many cases, it does not decompose at all. This is because it is not biologically or chemically reactive. It is used in a lot of industries, including:

The construction industry
The agricultural industry

• The mining industry

The production industry

Inert waste examples:

• Sand

• Clay

• Concrete

• Chalk

Rubble

Typically, you will be dealing with inert waste in large bulk quantities. This means that you need to ensure that you have the appropriate containers and storage solutions on hand. This could include:

Wheelie Bins. Our bins are available in a wide range of sizes, from 240L to 1100L.

The Landfill (England and Wales) Regulations 2002. Following this legislation, inert waste must be disposed of at specialist landfill sites, though precautions should be put in place to limit the amount of waste you produce.

The most straightforward way to reduce the amount of inert waste produced by your company or business is by managing your stock more efficiently. For example, you should ensure you buy the correct amount of materials you need each year, to reduce the risk of certain products going to waste.

For costs for inert waste collection please contact 0800 211 83 90

Scrap waste refers to waste that is leftover when a product is being manufactured or consumed. This could include surplus supplies or building materials. Many industries produce scrap waste; this includes:

• The automotive industry

• The aviation industry

• Construction industry

Factories & Laboratories

Scrap waste examples:

The large majority of scrap waste are metals. This includes:

• Alloy steel

• Carbon steel

• Cast iron

• Wrought iron

• Platinum

Iridium

The large majority of scrap metal can be recycled or repurposed. You may also be able to sell your scrap metal to earn a small profit. However, to achieve this, you need to ensure that your scrap waste is kept separate from other products, to allow for easy collection. To do this, you may need to use a variety of storage solutions. This could include:

Wheelie bins.
Skips

. If you are regularly producing large amounts of scrap metal, you may need to use a front or rear-end loader, or a skip. We have a variety of sizes on hand to meet your needs.

Scrap Metal Dealers Act (2013) If you are planning on selling your scrap metal, you need to ensure that you work in accordance with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act. This law dictates that it must be sold to a licensed dealer.

There are numerous ways in which you can reduce the amount of scrap metal waste you produce. This begins with more efficient management to ensure that you reduce the amount of waste you produce overall. Following this, you can focus on improving employee efficiency, minimising the amount of scrap produced.

For local metal waste collection and disposal prices please call 0800 211 83 90

Bulky waste is any waste that is too large to be collected with your regulation waste collection. This is produced by a variety of industries, including:

• The construction industry

• The takeaway and foodservice industry

• The hospitality industry (i.e. hotels)

Household waste

Bulky waste examples:

WEEE products

• (Fridges, freezers, TVs, ovens, microwaves)

Furniture

• (Couches, chairs, tables, beds)

Plumbing fixtures (Baths, sinks and toilets)

Due to its size, bulky waste cannot be stored in traditional wheelie bins or containers. However, larger storage solutions are available, including:

Front-end loaders
Rear-end loaders
Skips
Man and van rubbish removalYou need to arrange ‘one of’ collections for bulky items, and may not need such a permanent storage solution.

The Environment Protection Act (1990). Bulky waste must be stored safely and securely before collection. This is particularly true if you are dealing with WEEE products, which may contain harmful chemicals or materials.

For a immediate price for a one off collection call 0800 211 83 90

To put it simply, builders’ waste is the waste produced by builders during the construction process. It is sometimes referred to as construction waste and is mainly produced by those within the construction industry.

Builders’ waste examples.

Bricks

• Tiles

• Cement

• Wood

• Glass

• Steel

• Plaster

Asbestos

To safely and securely store your builders’ waste, you will first need to separate the waste into different sections. For example, some items, such as asbestos are considered hazardous and must be disposed of accordingly. Here are some of the storage solutions we offer for builders’ waste.

Hazardous waste bags

• . If you are dealing with asbestos, you may need to bring in a member of our team to handle it outright. Ideally, it should be double-bagged to prevent the substance from being disturbed before collection.

• Small/Large Builders Skips. Our builders’ skips are specifically designed for use on construction sites and can help you manage large volumes of waste effectively.

Man and Van rubbish removal

The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011. This legislation applies to various fields outside of construction waste but places a duty of care on companies to ensure they minimise the amount of waste they produce.

Builders’ waste can be reduced by effective management and training. For example, employees should be taught how to make the most of the resources available to them, thus reducing the amount of waste they produce daily. Wherever possible, you should also ensure you have a variety of recycling facilities on site, that allow you to better manage the waste you produce.

For local skip prices or one off waste clearance call 0800 211 83 90

Green waste is sometimes referred to as biological waste and can be fully composted. Green waste is produced by a variety of industries, including:

• The Agricultural industry

• The Foodservice industry

The Environmental service industry

Green waste examples:

• Grass clippings

• Leaves

• Certain

Food waste

• Branches

Flowers

Various storage solutions can be used to store green waste. This includes:

• Prepaid waste bags.

Wheelie bins.

The storage solution you use will depend largely upon the amount of green waste you are producing. We are also on hand to arrange regular collections to meet your needs.

The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011. There are no specific regulations relating to green waste, though companies must ensure that they work to meet general waste regulations, as dictated in the Waste Regulations (2011).

You can reduce the amount of green waste you produce by setting up a space for composting on-site. This could prove particularly useful if you work within the agriculture industry, as it proves to be beneficial in the growing of plants and crops.

For local green waste disposal costs please call 0800 211 83 90

Recyclable waste refers to any waste products that can be recycled. This means that it can be reused, repurposed or sent to a specialist recycling facility and given a new life. Many industries produce recyclable waste, including:

• The business industry (Offices, warehouses)

• The education industry (Schools, colleges, nurseries)

The retail industry

Recyclable waste examples.

• Paper

• Cardboard

• Plastic

Metal

Depending on the type of recycling waste you produce, you may need to separate each product prior to collection. However, you can also store dry mixed recyclables in one container. There are various different storage options available, including:

Wheelie bins
Skips
Recycling balers

• and

compactors

.

UK Waste Regulations (2015). This legislation dictates that businesses must separate their recyclable waste from their general waste. This was put in place to reduce pressure on overcrowded landfill sites.

The Environmental Protection Act (1990). This legislation was established to ensure that companies, businesses and individuals take responsibility for the waste they are producing, and operate with the environment in mind.

Thankfully, there are various steps you can take to reduce the amount of recycling waste you produce. For example, the vast majority of waste produced within office or administration settings is paper waste. You can reduce this initially, by going paperless and digitising your files. This means you will no longer need to purchase paper products. Another way to reduce recycling waste across your business is by providing your employees with easy access to recycling bins. This means that you reduce the chances of recyclable waste ending up in your general waste bins.

Arranging waste collections through BusinessWaste.co.uk could not be easier. To begin, get in touch via our website, or call on 0800 211 8390. Our expert team will be on hand to answer any questions you might have and can provide you with a quote in 7-10 days.

Following this, we’ll work closely with you to put together a waste collection plan that works for you and your business. We can arrange for daily, weekly or monthly collection of waste and provide you with the appropriate storage solutions, including FREE bins to install on your premises.