Hazardous Waste

Choosing the right waste management company ensures the safe and compliant disposal of hazardous waste. Find out how Fresh Start can support you with hazardous waste disposal as part of a full service waste management plan.

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What is Hazardous Waste?

Hazardous waste is any waste that poses a significant or potential threat to public health or the environment.

Many industries produce hazardous waste, from construction and kitchens to hospitality venues using cleaning chemicals. Hazardous waste is a common challenge for many businesses. 

Improper hazardous waste disposal can be dangerous, or even unlawful, which is why using a full-service, reputable and reliable waste management provider like Fresh Start is crucial.

Types of Hazardous Waste We Collect 

We have decades of experience managing all waste streams and our expert team will collect any types of hazardous waste, including: 

Construction wasteWe can collect and recycle plasterboard, paint, wood and insulation as well as very harmful waste like asbestos, from your construction site. 

Clinical wasteOur customers include hospitals, GP surgeries and clinics that produce used syringes, medical dressings, and other clinical and pharmaceutical waste 

Biomedical wasteOur specialised collection and hazardous waste removal services includes biomedical hazards such as human tissues, blood samples, and laboratory materials 

Industrial wasteChemicals, solvents, and heavy metals from factories can pose serious environmental risks if not disposed of correctly

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We offer full scale solutions no matter what type of waste you produce and wherever you are in the North West. We support you with responsible hazardous waste removal, for total compliance and safety.

As a carbon conscious company, the environment is at the core of everything we do. As a widely trusted waste collector for all sectors, we understand our responsibility to minimise our carbon footprint for our customers and their communities. That’s why we provide win-win solutions by encouraging customers to segregate waste at the source, rewarding these efforts with reduced waste disposal costs.

Get in touch to find out how we can make removing hazardous waste easy and convenient.

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Compliant Hazardous Waste Management 

Businesses all have a duty to protect people and the planet, but safe hazardous waste removal is also a legal requirement. Improper handling of items such as fluorescent tubes, and radioactive waste can lead to severe consequences.

In the UK, businesses must comply with the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005. Non-compliance can result in heavy fines and damage to a company’s reputation.

Fresh Start is a leading waste management provider that supports you across your operations. We use our expertise and knowledge to ensure your company stays compliant with all legislation.

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Hazardous Waste Recycling

At Fresh Start we look for sustainable solutions above anything else. Hazardous waste recycling means recovering reusable elements from harmful waste and repurposing them. Here’s a list of hazardous waste we commonly recycle:

Used Oil – Lubricating and motor oils are reprocessed and reused as industrial lubricants or fuels

Batteries – Lead-acid batteries are recycled for their lead and plastic components, while lithium and nickel-cadmium batteries are processed for metals

WEEE waste – Includes discarded electronics containing heavy metals like mercury, cadmium, and lead, which are extracted and reused

Solvents – Many solvents used in industrial cleaning and manufacturing are distilled and reused

Fluorescent lampsRecycled for their mercury content and glass components which can be used in new lamps

Why Choose Fresh Start for Hazardous Waste Services?

Dealing with hazardous waste is no small task and managing these materials requires expertise and care. Fresh Start will manage your hazardous waste disposal and recycling, offering you all these great benefits:

  • Free audit – After an initial consultation, we’ll conduct a completely free audit to assess your hazardous waste recycling needs and advise the best solutions 
  • Choice of containers – We’ll provide you with hazardous waste bins that match your waste volumes and types, supporting you to separate at source quickly and easily 
  • Reliable collections – Our 99% attendance rate means you can rely on our local teams to collect from your premises when they say they will
  • Full service waste management – We offer a full range of waste services so that all of your waste is managed and processed by one provider at one fair price
  • Fair pricing – State-of-the-art weighing technology and tracking systems mean we can assess your output in real time and maintain fair pricing for your usage
  • Specialised vehicles – Our eco-friendly vehicles comply with strict Euro 5 and Euro 6 engine emissions standards, and can handle multiple waste streams for efficient waste collections

What Happens to Hazardous Waste?

Our experienced teams collect your hazardous waste on a day that suits you. It is then transported using secure containers to prevent leaks or spills so that harmful substances do not contaminate the environment.

Once at our processing facility, waste is categorised into different types of hazardous waste. Each type requires specific processing methods, for example, infectious waste is treated differently from radioactive waste.

Some hazardous waste can be treated for recycling, and this is our aim in the first instance. Others, like asbestos, require safe containment and storage. We have a zero-to-landfill approach and explore other methods as a priority.

Testimonials

“We have stayed with Fresh Start for a number of years as we are extremely happy with the service we provide. We have a dedicated account manager and always receive a personal service when we require an alteration. Fresh Start fulfil all our requirements and haven’t lost the ability to be flexible, agile and responsive to the changes in our waste and recycling collection schedule required.”

“Choosing a cost-effective, reliable and environmentally efficient waste partner meant Fresh Start was the obvious choice. Sean Martins, their Commercial Manager, has helped us transition to Fresh Start seemlessly.”

“Great service from Fresh Start since we started using their services in 2015. We have a very tight window that we need the collections to work within for our business and we never have any issues with this being met. We always have a 100% pick-up rate.”

“At Yotel, we place sustainability at the heart of everything we do and we are conscious of our impact on the environment and how we minimise our carbon footprint. Partnering with Fresh Start was the obvious thing to do as they are pioneers in their field and will help us meet our ambitious green targets.”

“We would wholeheartedly recommend Fresh Start to any Liverpool businesses, particularly those in the entertainment, leisure or hospitality sector, as the service is incredibly reliable, the recycling is maximised, the cost is competitive and the drivers are friendly and helpful to boot!”

“Great service from Fresh Start since we started using their services in 2015. We have a very tight window that we need the collections to work within for our business and we never have any issues with this being met. We always have a 100% pick-up rate.”

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Green Compass PAS 402 Approved Supplier 

Fresh Start is proud to have achieved the Green Compass PAS 402 Certification. This accolade is awarded to those waste management organisations who work within the parameters of international quality standards to deliver elite best practice across their operations. Achieving Green Compass PAS 402 aligns perfectly with Fresh Start’s mission of being a trusted, compliant, sustainable, and loved waste services provider, demonstrating that we are:

  • Transparent about the amount and type of waste collected, treated, and diverted from landfill
  • Compliant with all current waste regulations and policies 
  • Committed to sustainability, with stringent recycling or recovery processes, and diverting waste from landfill
  • Responsible, with a proven reputation of building trust with environmentally conscious customers
  • Efficient in our operations and our audit process, offering valuable insights into customer’s waste streams
  • Accountable for our actions and aligned with best practices in waste handling and reporting

 

 

Green Compass PAS 402 Accreditation

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