Hazardous Waste
WM101 provides comprehensive hazardous waste disposal services, helping clients implement the best practices for the safe and compliant handling of hazardous waste bins and ensuring peace of mind across their facilities.
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Some items cannot be disposed of with general waste or recycling due to the harm they (or the substances / materials they contain) may cause to people, wildlife, or the environment. This waste is known as hazardous waste and must be dealt with by accredited professionals.
Examples of hazardous waste include:
- Batteries & fluorescent tubes
- Clinical waste
- Pesticides
- Solvents & adhesives
- Asbestos
- Oils (except edible oils)
- Chemicals
- Pressurised cylinders & other ozone-depleting substances
- Hazardous waste containers
- Radioactive materials
Contact us to find out if your waste is hazardous or POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants) waste or see the UK government guidance.
Our Hazardous Waste Bin Management
With over 50 years of experience, WM101 specialises in the secure storing, collection, transportation, and treatment of hazardous waste – helping clients implement a robust hazardous waste disposal scheme throughout their organisation.
We pride ourselves on our end-to-end service, supporting businesses through a national network of accredited collectors for both solid and liquid hazardous waste disposal and recycling. We can advise on your legal obligations, offering a fully tracked hazardous waste collection service to ensure compliance with the latest legislation.
Hazardous Waste Disposal: Radioactive Waste
Radioactive waste is an especially sensitive type of hazardous waste that must be handled with the utmost care and compliance. If the high-energy (ionising) radiation emitted from radioactive waste enters our bodies, it can lead to significant health problems, including cancer.
While we are continually exposed to naturally occurring low levels of ionising radiation in our everyday lives and have made the most of its uses in medical equipment (X-rays and CT scans), smoke detectors, and food preservation – large amounts of radiation can quickly increase the risk of harm.
WM101 can help clients manage low-level radioactive waste (LLW), such as paper, rags, tools, clothing, and filters, which often contain small amounts of short-lived radioactivity in medical or industrial settings. As part of the hazardous waste disposal process, these materials will usually be sent for incineration in an authorised LLW facility.
WM101 for Hazardous Waste Disposal Solutions
At WM101, we understand the importance of short and long-term cost control. That’s why our operations are built around identifying the most appropriate, effective, and competitively priced hazardous waste disposal and recycling routes.
Why choose WM101 for hazardous waste bin management?
- An experienced team of sensitive waste specialists
- National coverage
- Partnered with licenced, reputable collectors
- Commitment to sustainable practices
- Leading technologies & processes
- Safe, compliant & cost-efficient
- Full paperwork audit trail supplied
- Free consultation & no-obligation quotation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is considered hazardous waste in the UK?
Hazardous waste refers to any items (or the substances / materials they contain) that will cause harm to humans or the environment. These include but are not limited to asbestos, batteries, chemicals, pressurised cylinders, and pesticides.
Any organisation producing, holding, supplying, or transporting hazardous waste should be equipped with a safe, compliant hazardous waste disposal system – separate from their general waste and recycling.
What is the hazardous waste law in the UK?
According to the UK Government, if you are a producer, holder, carrier, or consignee of hazardous materials, you must ensure your waste is handled so that it cannot cause harm or damage to people, wildlife, or the environment. A hazardous waste disposal specialist can clarify your obligations.
How long can you store hazardous waste in the UK?
Without a permit, organisations can store hazardous waste for up to 12 months. After this period, you must have an up-to-date waste management license or pollution prevention and control permit. It is your duty of care to ensure hazardous waste is always stored safely and securely.
Get low-cost waste collections for your business
WM101 has a team of specialists ready to help you optimise your waste management. Contact us for your free site visit and quotation today!