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Hazardous Waste
What is hazardous waste?
Waste is hazardous when it contains substances or has properties
that might make it harmful to human health or the environment.
The term 'hazardous' does not always
mean that such waste is immediately toxic, though some can
be. By improving the way we manage all wastes classified as
hazardous we reduce the risk they might pose in the future.
In January 2002 changes to the Hazardous Waste List were applied
in the EU, this resulted in an additional 180 wastes now classified
hazardous. This means that the amount of hazardous waste the
UK produces will grow. For example, TVs, fluorescent tubes
and pesticides are now classified as hazardous waste.
However, if a hazardous component can be identified and removed,
the remaining waste can then become non-hazardous, whilst
the removed component remains hazardous. For example, when
a TV is disposed, the cathode ray tube, a hazardous component,
can be removed to make the TV a non-hazardous waste.
With an ever increasing burden of legislation and expectation
that hazardous waste is dealt with responsibly and in an environmentally
friendly way, Glazewing can offer you the complete service.
We can give you personalised handling instructions and specialist
advice to ensure that your waste is disposed of safely and
efficiently.
As part of our service, we can prepare all of the necessary
documentation on your behalf, supply suitable containers in
which to place your hazardous waste, then arrange safe and
efficient disposal at fully licensed disposal sites.
Our experienced drivers are ADR trained, which allows them
to transport hazardous waste. So whether it's asbestos (cement-bonded
or fibrous), contaminated soil, chemicals, oil, paint, fluorescent
tubes, or waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE),
Glazewing can cater for your hazardous waste management needs.
For more information regarding any
of our specialist services
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