Hazardous Waste

What is Hazardous Waste?

Waste is classified as hazardous when it has properties that can cause harm to the environment and human health. If the waste is corrosive, ignitable, reactive, or toxic, it needs to be handled with extra care. Hazardous waste can be produced by both manufacturing and industrial industries.

It is vitally important that you dispose of your hazardous waste safely and correctly. It can be extremely dangerous if not handled properly. Not only damaging the environment, human and wildlife it can harm your company’s reputation. There are also serious legal implications for breaking the rules.

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With more and more businesses being aware of the environment and the impact waste has on it, most people now understand the importance of recycling. Not only is it good for the environment, it is also good for business. 

Types Of Hazardous Waste

• Universal Wastes, including pesticides, batteries and mercury-containing equipment and bulbs
• Mixed Wastes, eg. waste that contains both hazardous and radioactive waste components
• Characteristic Wastes, these do not fit into a specific category but are classified as hazardous due to their characteristics, eg. corrosive, ignitable, reactive, or toxic
• Listed Wastes is broken down into 4 categories, F-list (common manufacturing waste like solvents and cleaning products) K-list (specific industry waste for example, pesticide or petroleum production). P & U-list (discarded commercial chemical products that are unused)



Some examples of hazardous waste include:

• Chemicals, such as brake fluid or print toner
• Batteries
• Solvents
• Pesticides
• Oils
• Equipment containing ozone-depleting substances, like fridges

Often businesses do not realise that some of their waste is hazardous and can fall short of legislation. Every organisation has a duty of care to ensure their hazardous waste is disposed of correctly, GWR Waste Management can work with you to produce a waste management plan for your business to ensure you are fulfilling your statutory responsibilities and behaving in an ethically sound way.

Hazardous Waste Containers

Depending on your business need, GWR Waste Management can provide you with a variety of waste disposal containers. Businesses have a duty of care to ensure that their hazardous waste is stored correctly, to reduce risks to the general public and to stop cross contamination of waste products.

Contact our specialist waste management experts to find out what would be suitable for your business.

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