Legal and Safe Hazardous Waste Management Services
At RJS Waste Management UK, we help businesses handle hazardous waste removal safely and responsibly. As a fully insured, registered upper-tier waste carrier, you can rely on us to take care of every step.
High-Quality Cost-Effective Hazardous Waste Disposal Services
With extensive experience at RJS Waste Management, we’re here to support every aspect of your hazardous waste removal strategy. We combine practical know-how with up-to-date expertise, helping you stay compliant with the latest regulations, disposal standards and legislative requirements.
What is hazardous waste?
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), hazardous waste is defined by the Environment Agency (EA) as any material containing substances or possessing properties that may harm human health or the environment, either immediately or over time. Examples of hazardous waste include:
- Asbestos
- Chemicals, like paint or brake fluid
- Batteries
- Solvents
- Pesticides
- Non-edible oils like car oil
- WEEE containing ozone-depleting substances, like fridges
- Hazardous waste containers
- Grade D wood waste
Hazardous waste disposal regulations
In April 2011, The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 introduced significant changes to hazardous waste management services.
Only those with an appropriate permit may mix hazardous waste and they must comply with the Best Available Techniques (BATs) from the EA and the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra).
A “sensitising” hazardous property was introduced and the requirements for record-keeping were updated. Hazardous waste consignment notes were amended and procedures for multiple consignments were simplified.
As of September 2023, under advisement from the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA), the EA withdrew its Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) 250. Ten types of wood waste from buildings constructed before 2007 are classified as hazardous waste. As a result, wood waste recyclers will not accept potentially hazardous wood waste unless it is tested and proven safe.
Our Hazardous Waste Management Collection Services
Following a comprehensive audit of your site, we provide tailored hazardous waste disposal, offering a complete package for the identification, collection and treatment of all hazardous waste. Whether stored in drums or tanks, we handle both hazardous and non-hazardous waste in bulk with precision and care.
For your peace of mind, we provide all the necessary documentation, including hazardous waste consignment notes, waste transfer notes and data destruction certificates where required, so you can be confident everything is handled in compliance.
European Waste Classifications
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations may need to be applied when handling or disposing of materials that are listed in the European Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulations. These substances are categorised according to how dangerous they are. They are either very toxic, toxic, harmful, corrosive or irritant.
CLP Regulations and Reclassification of Wastes
With increasingly stringent rules and regulations regarding chemical waste disposal, it is vital to ensure that your hazardous waste is handled correctly. At RJS Waste Management, our dedicated team can assist in this process.
The CLP regulations are based on the United Nations’ Globally Harmonised System (GHS) and bring new symbols for labelling hazardous waste. Details of these new symbols and what might constitute as hazardous waste can be found on the HSE’s website.
Suppliers of chemicals may provide a safety data sheet. While this does not necessarily classify your waste as hazardous, the presence of such a sheet strongly suggests that your chemical waste disposal should be handled by a licensed waste management company.
Electrical and electronic waste is considered hazardous and controlled by The Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment Regulations 2013. Does your business deal with electrical equipment? Here at RJS Waste Management, we offer specialist chemical waste management solutions for the disposal of such items, ensuring full compliance with UK law. By partnering with us, you can have the peace of mind that your hazardous waste is being managed legally and safely.