Hazardous Waste Landfill
Grundon operates one of the UK’s few hazardous waste landfills, managed under stringent regulatory controls to ensure minimal environmental impact.
The site is licensed to accept a range of bulk and packaged landfill compliant hazardous wastes, such as:
Contaminated soil
Filter cakes
Air Pollution Control residues (APCr) and incinerator bottom ash
Fibrous and cement bonded asbestos
Industrial chemical waste
Stabilised hazardous residues
WAC compliant hazardous waste (drummed or loose)
WAC compliant bulk hazardous waste
Low level radioactive waste
Waste needs a correct European Waste Codes (EWC) and is subject to Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) analysis.
Situated near Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, our fully licensed hazardous waste landfill has been operating for over thirty years.
The landfill is operated in compliance with permit BU 3671IY, which is regulated by the Environment Agency.
Prior to any load of hazardous waste being accepted at the site, our team of fully trained chemists will assess the waste and approve its suitability for disposal.
We keep up-to-date with the latest UK and European legislation and can provide comprehensive advice on your legal requirements for the disposal of all hazardous waste types. This ensures that our experienced and expert team keep both you and your business fully compliant.
Extensive monitoring is carried out throughout the landfilling process, from independent construction quality assurance during the engineering phase, to ongoing environmental monitoring during both the operational and restoration phases.
Our fully licensed hazardous waste landfill accepts a wide variety of wastes, ensuring your business remains fully compliant
How does a commercial hazardous waste landfill differ from a non-hazardous waste landfill?
They are engineered and regulated differently due to the risks associated with the waste it receives.
What measures are taken at the landfill to protect both people and the planet?
A landfill is constructed in a series of smaller sections known as cells. Each cell is carefully engineered to manage and control any emissions generated during the waste disposal process.
Once a cell has been fully excavated, it is lined with engineered clay that meets strict permeability requirements. Clay is used because it is a natural material with extremely low permeability, meaning it significantly restricts the movement of liquids and helps prevent contamination of the surrounding environment.
One of the primary environmental risks associated with landfills is leachate, which can pose a serious threat to groundwater if not properly contained. As a result, landfill cells are designed with systems to prevent leachate migration.
The engineered controls within a hazardous waste landfill are far more robust and complex than those in non-hazardous landfills. Due to the strict Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) testing applied to hazardous waste, the type and concentration of contaminants are fully known prior to disposal. Consequently, the amount of liquid generated is typically minimal. Any leachate produced is either absorbed by the waste, captured within the containment systems, or actively pumped out for treatment.
Hazardous waste cells require more stringent engineering and operational controls due to the increased risks and regulatory requirements associated with the waste. All waste accepted into a hazardous landfill cell is fully documented and traceable, ensuring regulatory compliance and long-term accountability.
In contrast, non-hazardous landfills can accept a much wider range of materials. These wastes tend to break down more easily and rapidly, which results in the generation of greater volumes of leachate over time. As a result, while still engineered and regulated, non-hazardous landfills generally operate with less complex containment systems than hazardous waste landfills.
With the correct engineered controls it is possible to prevent the escape of fugitive emissions being released to the land, watercourse or the air.
How do I know if my waste is suitable for landfill disposal?
Contact our hazardous waste services team for help and guidance.