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Hazardous Waste
Fresh Start Waste is an ISO certified collector providing safe, compliant hazardous waste solutions for every sector. We help businesses manage dangerous materials responsibly with expert handling, full‑service support and a commitment to protecting people and the environment.
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.
Trusted
Compliant
Sustainable
Loved Since 2005
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 waste – We can collect and recycle plasterboard, paint, wood and insulation as well as very harmful waste like asbestos, from your construction site.
Clinical waste – Our customers include hospitals, GP surgeries and clinics that produce used syringes, medical dressings, and other clinical and pharmaceutical waste
Biomedical waste – Our specialised collection and hazardous waste removal services includes biomedical hazards such as human tissues, blood samples, and laboratory materials
Industrial waste – Chemicals, solvents, and heavy metals from factories can pose serious environmental risks if not disposed of correctly
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Get in touch today for expert hazardous waste disposal that keeps your site safe and operational. Our specialist team provides dependable, discreet collections that ensure all complex materials are handled with absolute care.
Maintain compliance, protect the environment, and make significant cost savings with Fresh Start. We offer flexible, cost-effective plans that allow you to focus on your core business while we manage your waste safely.
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.
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 lamps – Recycled for their mercury content and glass components which can be used in new lamps
Accredited, partnered with, and supporting
Lowry Hotel Manchester
Carbon Conscious Fresh Start Waste Services have been further validated as being the collector of choice for Real Estate and Property Management businesses interested in achieving Real Recycling across the North West, as they have partnered with Bruntwood to provide a total waste management solution at Circle Square.
Primark
Carbon Conscious Fresh Start Waste Services have been further validated as being the collector of choice for Real Estate and Property Management businesses interested in achieving Real Recycling across the North West, as they have partnered with Bruntwood to provide a total waste management solution at Circle Square.
Barretts Event Catering
Carbon Conscious Fresh Start Waste Services have been further validated as being the collector of choice for Real Estate and Property Management businesses interested in achieving Real Recycling across the North West, as they have partnered with Bruntwood to provide a total waste management solution at Circle Square.
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.
Fresh Start is a SmartWaste Unlimited Data Provider
SmartWaste (by BRE) is the construction industry’s leading platform for tracking waste, environmental performance and sustainability data.
Fresh Start has been awarded an Unlimited Data Provider Licence for SmartWaste, meaning we can input waste data directly into the system on behalf of customers.
What this means for our customers:
- Direct, compliant data uploads
- Support for BREEAM credits and sustainability targets
- Streamlined ESG reporting
- Transparent recovery and destination reporting
How you’ll benefit:
- Reduced administration for site teams
- Compliance with industry standards
- Faster reporting
- Alignment with Tier 1 contractor procurement expectations
Combined with our PAS 402 accreditation, which demonstrates transparency in waste destinations, we are expertly positioned to offer you a strong, end-to-end compliance and sustainability proposition.
Save time and resources, ensure compliance, and meet sustainability targets with Fresh Start.
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
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.”
