Hazardous Waste Disposal

We handle hazardous waste disposal in accordance with UK & EU legislation.

Ensuring the proper collection and disposal of hazardous waste is crucial for safeguarding public health and the environment. Organisations bear a legal responsibility to uphold diligent hazardous waste management practices in line with government regulations. Novus Environmental is your trusted service provider, offering a secure, sustainable, and compliant service for the handling and disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with UK & EU legislation.

With a large and diverse fleet of bespoke, ADR regulated vehicles, Novus Environmental offers a full national service for the collection, recycling, recovery, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste. Our fleet includes vans and rigid vehicles for small and medium volume hazardous waste collections (including containers, tins, cylinders, drums, pallets and IBCs) and large vehicles for bulk industrial collections. As industry experts, we guarantee a fantastic service with rapid response times, highly competitive pricing and an environmentally friendly, landfill free disposal solution. To ensure you get more out of your waste management service, we offer:

• 4 Licensed hazardous waste sites around the UK – Providing National coverage
• Over 70 collection vehicles – Ensuring rapid response times
• ADR Qualified drivers – To handle hazardous and complex waste streams
• Field based technical support – Qualified chemists available upon request
• Online Portal – Offering access to live data and waste tracking information
• Competitive pricing – Getting best value from your waste
• Rebates – Giving back to you where possible for recoverable waste

What is Hazardous Waste?

Waste is classed as hazardous if it poses potential harm to human health or the environment. This can be defined further by the List of Waste (LoW) code, previously referred to as EWC codes, determined by how the waste is produced.

Hazardous wastes are wastes with properties that make it an oxidising agent, flammable, irritant, harmful, toxic, carcinogenic, corrosive, infectious, mutagenic or ecotoxic.

Below are examples of waste that is classified as hazardous:

• Solvents
• Chemicals, such as brake fluid or print toner
• Paints
• Batteries (e.g. lead acid, Ni-Cd and mercury)
• Pesticides,
• Fluorescent light tubes
• Oils (except edible ones), such as car engine oil
• Electrical Equipment containing Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS), e.g. Fridges
• Electrical equipment with potentially harmful components such as cathode ray tubes – e.g. Computer monitors and televisions
• and hazardous packaging waste.

Discover the Novus Environmental Advantage

When it comes to hazardous waste removal, Novus Environmental stands out as the premier choice. As specialists in the field, we work closely with various organisations and sectors across the UK.

Our primary goal is to ensure that our clients maintain compliance with their legal duty of care requirements. We go above and beyond to keep hazardous waste disposal protocols up to date, conducting methodical and safe hazardous waste collections.

Your Trusted Partner in Waste Classification and Chemical Waste Disposal

Novus Environmental goes beyond traditional services, providing expert advice on waste classification, treatment, and disposal options. Our advisers are readily available to visit your site or offer telephone support, ensuring your compliance with the Duty of Care as a waste producer.

Choose Novus Environmental for unparalleled expertise, reliability, and a commitment to the highest standards in hazardous waste removal. Let us safeguard your compliance and peace of mind.

How do we contact you?

For a reliable & professional specialist waste management solution, please complete the enquiry form or call 0330 221 1281 / email us at customer.services@novus-environmental.co.uk.