Commercial Hazardous Waste
OfficeWarehouse
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1BatteriesCould decay and leak harmful chemicals (such as acid) or even cause a fire if left unchecked or if they become damaged.
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2Printer inkEven when an ink cartridge is empty, there may still be residual chemicals left behind which are harmful to humans and the environment if not properly disposed of.
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3Computer (Electronics)With metals and other components which can be dangerous for humans and the environment, computers and electronics are treated as hazardous.
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4Persistent pollutant organics (POPs)Such as office chairs and upholstered furniture.
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5Fluorescent tubesSuch as light fixings.
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For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Batteries
Could decay and leak harmful chemicals (such as acid) or even cause a fire if left unchecked or if they become damaged.
Printer ink
Even when an ink cartridge is empty, there may still be residual chemicals left behind which are harmful to humans and the environment if not properly disposed of.
Computer (Electronics)
With metals and other components which can be dangerous for humans and the environment, computers and electronics are treated as hazardous.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Persistent pollutant organics (POPs)
Such as office chairs or upholstered furniture.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Fluorescent lights
These lighting tubes can contain mercury, which is a very harmful substance to be exposed to.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
WarehouseConstruction Site
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1Petrol (flammable liquids)Not only is petrol a huge fire risk, it is also toxic for the environment, making authorised disposal necessary.
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2Fluorescent lightsThese lighting tubes can contain mercury, which is a very harmful substance to be exposed to.
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3Gas CylindersGas cylinders can be easily recycled by the supplier, giving you a much easier and safer way to dispose of them.
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For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Petrol (flammable liquids)
Not only is petrol a huge fire risk, it is also toxic for the environment, making authorised disposal necessary.
Fluorescent lights
These lighting tubes can contain mercury, which is a very harmful substance to be exposed to.
Gas Cylinders
Gas cylinders can be easily recycled by the supplier, giving you a much easier and safer way to dispose of them.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Construction SiteKitchen
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1Paint With a myriad of chemicals in them, paint tins - old or new - should be classed as a hazardous waste on your site
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2AsbestosKnown to cause fatal lung cancer, asbestos has long been on the list of dangerous materials which must be handled and disposed of with care.
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3ChemicalsThere are extremely harmful effects to be had from pesticides, which is why they require safe disposal with the right company.
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4Aerosols, oils & glues, & absorbent rags
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For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Paint
With a myriad of chemicals in them, paint tins - old or new - should be classed as a hazardous waste on your site.
Asbestos
Known to cause fatal lung cancer, asbestos has long been on the list of dangerous materials which must be handled and disposed of with care.
Chemicals
There are extremely harmful effects to be had from pesticides, which is why they require safe disposal with the right company.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Aerosols, oils & glues, & absorbent rags
There are extremely harmful effects to be had from these items, which is why they require safe disposal with the right company.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Kitchen
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1Bleach (Cleaning supplies)Bleach can cause skin damage and worse if in the wrong hands, so if you’re disposing of this hazardous waste, ensure you are using the right waste channel.
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2Fridges / FreezersFridges / Freezers are considered to be electronic waste, and therefore hazardous, but they can also pose a danger because of the refrigerant gases used.
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3Cooking oilA prime cause of kitchen fires, cooking oil in any quantity must be disposed of in a safe and sensible manner as a hazardous waste.
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4MicrowavesMicrowaves are considered to be electronic waste, and therefore hazardous.
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For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Bleach (Cleaning supplies)
Bleach can cause skin damage and worse if in the wrong hands, so if you’re disposing of this hazardous waste, ensure you are using the right waste channel.
Fridges/ Freezers
Fridges/ Freezers are considered to be electronic waste, and therefore hazardous, but they can also pose a danger because of the refrigerant gases used.
Cooking oil
A prime cause of kitchen fires, cooking oil in any quantity must be disposed of in a safe and sensible manner as a hazardous waste.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Microwaves
Microwaves are considered to be electronic waste, and therefore hazardous.