Chemical waste collection and disposal
- One collection for chemical and radioactive waste
- Stay fully compliant with hazardous waste regulations
- Co-ordinated service for local schools
- Get expert advice
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Are you aware of hazardous waste management regulations?
Hazardous waste, including chemicals, must be collected by a registered waste carrier, such as Grundon. We know that disposing of chemical waste can be challenging for businesses, hospitals, schools, and labs alike, especially when it comes to coordinating with busy schedules and holiday periods. That’s why we offer a customised service to keep costs down and ensure 100% compliance with legislation.
Ensure safe, compliant chemical waste disposal
Chemical waste and school science waste is classed as hazardous waste and requires specialist disposal. Grundon has decades of experience in the safe, secure and compliant removal and disposal of many waste chemicals, including:
- Acids
- Alkalis
- Flammable solvents
- Chlorinated or halogenated solvents
Full compliance
Strict pre-acceptance procedures are followed in handling this type of waste, ensuring safety and compliance
Fully qualified chemists
Trust our degree educated Chem-Pack chemists to ensure proper segregation and packing of all your chemicals in a fully compliant manner
Cost effective services
To reduce costs, we can schedule your waste collection alongside schools in your area and our flexible service means we only collect when you need us to
Safe disposal at industry-leading treatment facilities
We focus on the recycling and recovery of hazardous waste using industry-leading technology at our own treatment facilities
Trusted by over 15,000 businesses
We understand the challenges of chemical waste disposal
Working with a reputable provider like Grundon ensures you have access to industry-leading facilities and degree-qualified professionals who will make sure you remain 100% compliant with all relevant regulations.
Our drivers are fully ADR (Carriage of Dangerous Goods Certified) trained and your waste will be taken to our industry-leading Hazardous Waste Transfer Station, where every effort is made to identify waste that can be recovered, reprocessed or recycled.
We also provide detailed records so you can track what has happened to your waste and demonstrate compliance if required. In addition, because our entire collection fleet is certified CarbonNeutral®, our collections don’t add to your carbon footprint.
Tell us about your chemical waste and we’ll provide you with a bespoke quote
We’ll arrange a convenient time to collect your waste and safely dispose of it
Your business remains fully compliant
How do I know I’m dealing with a reputable company?
For educational establishments, a good place to check is CLEAPSS, which provides a list of registered hazardous waste disposal companies.
Does your service include radioactive waste?
Yes. Radioactive substances require specialist disposal and our total waste management collection and disposal service is suitable for low-level radioactive waste.
As with all the waste we collect, we have strict procedures in place and will ensure its disposal is fully compliant with all relevant regulations, including Environmental Permitting Regulations and Ionising Radiation Regulations.
How do I know what has happened to my chemical waste?
We keep strict records and you will receive a regular report explaining how and where your waste has been disposed, as well as the level of recycling.
What do I need to do to prepare my waste for collection?
You don’t need to worry – our ADR trained chemists will handle all segregation, packaging and labelling. Just tell us what you have and we’ll do the rest.
Can you help with one-off clear outs?
Absolutely. Whether you’re clearing out an old stockroom, relocating a lab, or handling a one-time disposal, our expert team can manage the entire process safely and compliantly. We’ll tailor the service to your specific needs and ensure everything is properly documented and disposed of according to regulations.
Do you provide documentation for compliance audits?
Yes. All waste is collected under HWCN (Hazardous Waste Consignments Notes) with copies left at time of collection and following acceptance into our facilities. Reports detailing environmental & sustainability figures can also be supplied.
Arrange your chemical waste collection with Grundon today