Hazardous Waste Disposal

• Acids – Corrosive substances pose a risk to the immediate environment and should be stored and disposed of accordingly. Commonly found as chemical waste or as lead-acid.
• Adhesives – Adhesive solvents and their containers are classed as hazardous and are often found in construction and demolition.
• Aerosols – Presenting a risk of explosion, aerosols which are not fully emptied should be kept away from heat and should be disposed of separately.
• Asbestos – Found in construction and demolition, often as insulation, asbestos poses a major health risk if the fibres are inhaled.
• Batteries – Whether mixed batteries, car batteries or Ni-Cd batteries used in portable devices, these contain hazardous chemicals which should be segregated.
• Clinical Waste – Derived from healthcare, clinical waste is that which contains potentially infectious material, including anatomical waste.
• Fluorescent tubes – Found in some televisions as well as lightbulbs and lamps, these tubes contain mercury, a hazardous chemical which requires careful disposal to avoid contaminating the environment.
• Industrial Solvents
  • Paints – Commonly used in construction and by homeowners, paints and varnishes contain solvents which must be kept separate from other waste to ensure they do not contaminate the environment.
  • Oils – This includes oils from vehicles, interceptors and any associated components, often derived from the automotive industry. Different oils must not be mixed and should be prevented from leaking into the surrounding environment.
• Laboratory and Bulk Chemicals – Flammable, corrosive or explosive, there are many materials and chemicals from laboratories which present a hazard to people and the surrounding environment, including liquids, solids and vapours.
• Pharmaceuticals – Waste from pharmaceuticals, whether waste toxic medicine or sharps such as needles, should be collected and classified as hazardous waste.
• Rags, wipes, contaminated packaging – Any cloth or material which has been contaminated with hazardous material is itself then considered hazardous. This is commonly materials that are soiled with paints, oils and chemicals.
• Washings – Effluents from washing, such as soil treatment or even from commercial car washing, can contaminate groundwater and requires dedicated collection and disposal.
• Waste Electrical and Electronic equipment (WEEE) – Often separated for recycling anyway, extra care must be taken for waste electrical items which contain hazardous components. This includes cooling agents from white goods and anything containing batteries, circuit boards or mercury switches.

If hazardous waste is improperly disposed of, it can have dire consequences. Not only can it pose a health risk, but hazardous waste can affect the surrounding environment, contaminating soil and polluting waterways. That’s why it’s so important to work with a trusted hazardous waste management expert, like Woodford Recycling.

There are a variety of hazardous waste disposal methods and the right one depends on the type and quantity of hazardous waste you need to get rid of. This includes:

• Incineration: For liquid and flammable waste, as well as medical and pharmaceutical waste
• Chemical treatment: For heavy metals and reactive and inorganic waste
• Biological treatment: For wastewater, food and agricultural waste
• Recycling and reuse: For certain metals, plastics and WEEE waste
• Whatever type of hazardous waste you need to dispose of, Woodford Recycling will strive to do so in the most environmentally friendly way possible.

At Woodford Recycling, we pride ourselves on working with a variety of companies across a vast range of industries, including:

• Healthcare
• Pharmaceuticals
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Agriculture
• Electronics and technology
• And more

Can’t see your industry listed? Get in touch with us and we’ll do what we can to help.

If you want to ensure a quick, efficient hazardous waste collection in Cambridge, Peterborough, Huntingdon and the surrounding areas, get in touch with our friendly team today.