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Chemical Waste Disposal

Safe chemical waste disposal protects human health and the environment when your business works with hazardous substances. It also ensures compliance with all relevant regulations for getting rid of chemicals. This includes from a laboratory that regularly generates chemical waste, to chemicals used in garages and dry cleaners.

Arrange chemical waste disposal near you, whatever you need to get rid of and wherever your business is in the UK. At Business Waste, we provide free bins and containers for chemical waste with no delivery or hire fees – you only pay for collection. All chemical waste disposal is done safely, legally, and responsibly away from landfill.

It’s transported to specialist facilities in the UK for treatment, dewatering, reclamation, and safe chemical waste disposal. Get a free quote for collection and disposal of any chemicals from your company – call us on 0800 211 8390 or contact us online today.

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At Business Waste, our main priority is to protect the planet by providing you with the insight, tools, and services to manage your chemical waste as safely and sustainably as possible. We can help you put together an effective plan for your chemical waste management from the point of production to disposal.

This starts with the delivery of free chemical waste bins and containers to store any type and volume of chemicals securely. Tell us how many bins you need, what sizes and types, and how often you want them collected. A wide range of drums, barrels, IBC containers, and specialist bins are available.

There are no delivery or rental fees – you just pay for collection. Licensed waste carriers will remove your waste at an agreed time and date for regular and reliable chemical waste management. It’s transported to an appropriate facility for safe and responsible disposal away from landfill.

Find chemical waste disposal near you, as we cover all of the UK. Our expert team can also provide you with practical steps to help reduce the amount of waste you produce. Plus, we offer competitive and fair prices for our services – so you can save time, money, and the planet in one go.

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Chemical waste collection

Regular removal of chemical waste keeps your site safe. It reduces the chance of exposure to potentially harmful chemicals for employees, minimises risks of possible leaks and spills, and creates space. Organise chemical waste collection on a daily, weekly, or fortnightly basis anywhere in the UK with Business Waste.

Use free bins and containers to store all used chemicals your company produces then arrange removal on a suitable frequency. Licensed waste carriers will collect your chemical waste at an agreed time and date. We can work around your operations to remove chemical waste at a convenient time to minimise disruption.

We provide a free duty of care certificate that confirms the safe and legal removal and disposal of chemical waste. Combine suitable bins and container sizes with a regular removal frequency for cost-effective chemical waste collection. This should avoid pickup of half-empty containers and prevent any from overflowing with waste.

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How does chemical disposal work?

Disposal of chemical waste is strictly monitored through government regulations and guidelines, such as the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA) and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Failure to comply with these legislations puts your company at great financial risk and could even result in jail time. It’s vital you dispose of chemicals responsibly.

Previously, chemical waste would go to landfill. However, this means they may leak into the surrounding ground or water sources, causing pollution. Thankfully, there are various other chemical waste disposal methods used today. The right process depends on the type of chemicals.

Chemical waste disposal methods can include:

Reclamation – chemical waste products such as mercury can be removed and recycled from broken thermometers through a reclamation process.
Dewatering – oil waste can be disposed of through dewatering, where the oil separates from water).
Filtering and distilling – filtering is the removal of additives or inorganic material while distilling involves refining the oil by boiling it. Both methods mean the oil can be used again in some capacity.
Chemical treatments – some forms of chemical waste, such as sulphuric or hydrochloric acids, can be reused after undergoing chemical treatments.
Thermal treatments – heat is applied to sanitise the waste products, which helps dispose of chemical waste safely and securely.

At Business Waste we have access to a wide range of facilities and cutting-edge technologies so we can dispose of your chemical waste in a way that has as little impact on the environment as possible.

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Who needs chemical waste disposal?

A wide range of businesses produce chemical waste across the UK and beyond – from needing to dispose of empty paint tins to toxic solvents in the proper manner. Some of the main types of businesses that require chemical waste collection include:

Laboratories – Solvents, resins, acids, and dyes, as well as chemical waste containers to store them and any products containing mercury, such as thermometers. You must dispose of any chemicals used for research purposes carefully with the appropriate security measures in place.
Healthcare and clinical facilities – Hospitals, doctors’ surgeries, and health centres produce large volumes of chemical waste in their daily operations. Areas must be clean and sterile to protect patients, so they must maintain high cleaning standards. This involves using many cleaning products and disinfectants – which require appropriate disposal.
Factories – The manufacture of new goods and materials results in lots of chemical waste in factories. This could include products such as waste oil and brake fluids.
Dry cleaning – Chemical cleaning products, such as Perchloroethylene (PERC), are used in dry cleaners. While PERC helps clean and launder clothes, it could also present a significant threat to the environment with improper disposal.
Farms and agricultural businesses – These produce large volumes of chemical waste, such as pesticides, brake fluids and waste oils.
Offices – Typically use printer cartridges, ink, and toner are one of the main sources of chemical waste in offices. However, these figures are decreasing steadily as we make an effort to go paperless.

Types of chemical waste

There are many types of hazardous and non-hazardous chemical waste. This includes everything from chemicals used in laboratories to old printer cartridges in offices. Understanding what classifies as chemical waste helps business owners and employees segregate and store it appropriately before disposal.

Common chemical waste examples include:

Waste oils – such as diesel, kerosene, gearbox, and other oils.
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) products – including the materials contained within them.
Batteries – standard AA batteries to car and machinery ones.
Chemical containers or packaging – contaminated due to contact with chemicals.
Chemically contaminated sharps – for disposal of needles, syringes, lancets, and clippers.
Cleaning products – detergents, disinfectants, wipes, and sprays.
Solvents – ethanol, methanol, and acetone.
Pesticides – insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
Paint – emulsion, gloss, primer, and more.
Printer toner and ink cartridges – empty ink cartridges are contaminated by chemicals.
Used aerosol cans – deodorants, air fresheners, and more.
Fluorescent light bulbs – contains a mix of argon, xenon, neon, and mercury vapour.

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Chemical waste storage

To comply with government chemical waste disposal regulations, including the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), business owners must store chemical waste appropriately within facilities before collection. The easiest way to achieve this is by incorporating chemical waste management into your main waste management plan.

Chemical waste must be:

Handled carefully before, after, and during use. Any person who comes into contact with these products must wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all health and safety guidelines.
Stored at a designated spot within your facility, which the general public cannot access. For example, this area should be locked or concealed.
Separated from other hazardous waste products and stored in appropriate chemical waste bins and containers. These chemical waste containers should be inspected regularly to ensure they haven’t sustained any damage.

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The communication and support from the sales, logistics, and collection teams have been good. I would like to specifically mention Liam and Katie, who have been in touch with us multiple times and have been very helpful.

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Why use Business Waste for
chemical waste removal?

Dispose of chemicals confidently from your business anywhere in the UK with our professional services. We provide free bins and containers to securely store any type and volume of used chemicals your business produces. There are zero hire or delivery fees – you only pay for collection.

All chemicals are transported to appropriate facilities for treatment and disposal in line with relevant regulations. You receive a free duty of care certificate for added peace of mind. As a leading waste broker, we work with local, national, and specialist companies to source bespoke and cost-effective prices too.

Get a free quote for chemical waste removal anywhere in the UK today – call 0800 211 8390 or contact us online.

Work with Business Waste for chemical waste removal and benefit from:

Free bins – just cover the collection costs with a range of drums, barrels, containers, and bins for used chemicals.
Safe disposal – chemicals are treated and disposed of safely and responsibly at authorised sites in the UK.
Competitive prices – we source tailored quotes based on your exact needs to save your business money.
Regular waste collection – choose from daily, weekly, and fortnightly chemical waste collections.
Great customer service – speak to our friendly team for answers to any questions and ongoing support.