Hazardous Waste Services
Hazardous waste can’t be treated like everyday rubbish. It poses risks to health, safety, and the environment, and strict UK regulations govern how it must be stored, transported, and disposed of. At Cawleys, we make this complex process simple. Our specialist hazardous waste services cover everything from secure collection and licenced transport to treatment, disposal, and recycling, giving you peace of mind that your business is compliant, your staff are protected, and your environmental responsibilities are met.
What Is Hazardous Waste?
Hazardous waste is harmful when it contains properties that make it damaging to our health or the environment. Almost every business produces hazardous waste, from electrical items and batteries to oils and chemicals, and it must be disposed of safely by licenced biohazard waste services companies such as Cawleys. Common hazardous waste types include:
Certain printer cartridges
Electrical items such as laptops, printers, and fridges
TVs and computer monitors
Oily rags
Oils and filters
Fluorescent light tubes and bulbs
Batteries
Aerosols and solvents
Paints and adhesives
If you are unsure if your waste is hazardous or would like to discuss disposal options, contact our specialist team or look at our case studies and FAQs section.
Does Your Business Produce Hazardous Waste?
Not sure what hazardous waste is and how to deal with it?
From advice to solutions, our experienced hazardous waste removal services company can help ensure your business disposes of hazardous waste safely and in line with current regulations.
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Who Needs Hazardous Waste Removal and Disposal Services?
Many organisations generate hazardous waste. If your business handles substances that fall under hazardous waste regulations, you need a trusted hazardous waste removal services company like Cawleys to manage them safely.
Industrial facilities
Factories, chemical plants, and automotive manufacturers often produce chemical residues, solvents, oils, and heavy metals. These require specialist containment and treatment.
Healthcare Providers
Hospitals, GP surgeries, dental practices, and laboratories generate medical and biohazardous waste such as sharps, pharmaceuticals, and clinical by-products that must be disposed of under strict controls.
Auto Repair Shops and Garages
Waste oil, batteries, contaminated rags, and brake fluid are common hazardous by-products of automotive repair and maintenance.
Schools and Universities
Science labs and research departments can benefit from hazardous waste disposal services, as they often use chemicals that become hazardous waste when they expire or become contaminated.
Government and Municipal Agencies
Local authorities, emergency services, and other public agencies must manage hazardous materials safely and transparently, particularly when dealing with public health or environmental risks.
Property Managers and Contractors
Building works and renovations often uncover asbestos, lead paint, or contaminated soils, all of which fall under hazardous waste regulations.
What Are Hazardous Waste Solutions?
Hazardous waste services cover the management of any waste that could be harmful to people, animals, or the environment. This includes materials that are toxic, flammable, corrosive, infectious, or chemically reactive. Unlike standard waste, hazardous waste requires careful handling throughout its lifecycle:
Collection and storage in secure, compliant containers.
Transportation by licensed carriers with full documentation.
Treatment and disposal at approved facilities to neutralise risk.
Recycling and recovery of valuable materials wherever possible.
At Cawleys, our hazardous waste removal services are designed to simplify this complex process for your business. We take responsibility for the entire chain of custody, from the moment waste leaves your site until its final treatment, ensuring compliance every step of the way.
Our Hazardous Waste Services
At Cawleys, we provide end-to-end hazardous waste disposal services designed to keep your business compliant and your people safe.
Transportation
As a licensed waste carrier, we transport hazardous materials using ADR-compliant vehicles and provide full consignment documentation for audit purposes.
Collection and Pickup
Secure collection containers and scheduled pickups ensure hazardous waste is safely removed from your site.
Recycling and Recovery
As part of our hazardous waste removal services, we recover valuable resources such as metals, oils, and solvents, wherever possible, to help reduce environmental impact and disposal costs.
Treatment and Disposal
Waste is treated at licensed facilities to neutralise harmful properties before safe disposal.
Waste Minimisation and Consulting
Specialists from our hazardous waste removal services company can audit your waste streams, identify reduction opportunities, and help you improve sustainability while staying compliant.
Emergency Spill Response
In the event of a spill or accident, our rapid-response team is available to contain and safely manage hazardous releases, minimising risk.
Types of Hazardous Waste We Handle
Hazardous waste covers a wide range of materials. As a leading hazardous waste removal services company, Cawleys has the facilities, expertise, and licenses to deal with them all, includin
Chemical waste
solvents, acids, alkalis, and laboratory chemicals requiring safe neutralisation or disposal.
Medical and biohazardous waste
clinical waste, sharps, pharmaceuticals, and infectious materials generated by healthcare settings.
Industrial and manufacturing waste
by-products such as sludges, process residues, oils, and contaminated packaging.
Automotive and maintenance waste
oils, lubricants, brake fluids, batteries, and oily rags from garages and workshops.
Pesticides and agricultural chemicals
out-of-date pesticides, herbicides, and fertilisers that must be treated to avoid environmental damage.
Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE)
items such as batteries, circuit boards, and fluorescent lamps that may contain hazardous components like mercury or lead.
Why Cawleys?
Our expert team has extensive experience in all types of hazardous waste.
Ensuring you are legally compliant, our in-house Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) provides technical expertise and guidance to all customers.
Our fully trained drivers use ADR-compliant vehicles to treat and collect dangerous waste, recycling as much of it as possible.
Working with Cawleys offers peace of mind that your waste is disposed of correctly and in line with all industry regulations.
Our specialist team will provide you with all the documentation required for auditing and compliance purposes.
Compliance and Certifications
Hazardous waste is one of the most tightly regulated areas of waste management in the UK. Businesses are legally required to:
Correctly identify and classify hazardous waste.
Store waste securely and separately from general waste.
Use licenced carriers for transport.
Maintain accurate consignment notes and records.
Cawleys holds all necessary permits, licenses, and certifications, and our processes align with the latest UK regulations. As part of our hazardous waste removal services, our specialist hazardous waste division provides ongoing guidance, ensuring your business stays on top of legal obligations and avoids costly penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Hazardous waste includes any material that poses a risk to health, safety, or the environment, such as solvents, oils, medical sharps, and contaminated packaging. If you’re unsure whether your waste is hazardous, our experts can help you classify it correctly.
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Hazardous waste must be stored separately from non-hazardous waste in clearly labelled, secure containers. Containers should be kept in a designated area with secondary containment to prevent leaks or spills.
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When hazardous waste is transferred to biohazard waste services companies, you must complete a consignment note detailing the type, quantity, and classification of the waste, as well as details of the carrier and destination. Cawleys provides and manages all necessary documentation, giving you a full audit trail for compliance.
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Yes, many hazardous wastes can be recycled or recovered. For example, oils can be reprocessed and metals can be reclaimed from batteries. At Cawleys, our hazardous waste removal services company prioritises recycling and recovery wherever possible to reduce environmental impact.
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