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What is Hazardous Waste and How is it Legally Disposed of in the UK?
(Posted on 09/08/25)What is Hazardous Waste? In the UK, waste is considered hazardous if it contains substances or has properties that could be harmful to human health or the environment. This doesn't necessarily mean it poses an immediate risk, but it requires special handling and disposal to prevent harm. Examples of hazardous waste include:Chemicals: Brake fluid, solvents, pesticides, paints,...
Your guide to Hazardous Waste disposal regulations
(Posted on 08/08/25)Your quick guide to Hazardous Waste disposal regulations in the UK In the UK, the management of hazardous waste is governed by a comprehensive set of regulations designed to protect human health and the environment. The primary legislation is the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005, which implements the EU Waste Framework Directive.Here is a guide to the key aspects of hazardous...
Chemical Waste disposal
(Posted on 08/08/25)Here’s why PJ Environmental Ltd stand out for hazardous chemical waste disposal, and laboratory chemical removal (lab smalls)Proven Expertise & ExperienceWith over 50 years of combined experience in the waste management industry, PJ Environmental bring deep technical and operational knowledge to every project Since its founding in 2000, the company has taken on complex lab chemical...
How fly tipping has seen an increase during the pandemic
(Posted on 27/04/21)Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, fly-tipping has increased 300% in the UK. Now, communities are working to reverse the trend and keep their neighbourhoods clean. Pandemic Fuels Increase in Fly-TippingCommon fly-tipped rubbish includes vehicle parts, building waste, and appliances. But, in response to mask and social distancing recommendations, this is changing. Disposable masks, packaging...
Veolia launches PPE waste recycling service
(Posted on 19/03/21)Veolia has introduced a new service to safely collect, contain, and treat potentially COVID-19-contaminated personal protective equipment (PPE).The new service is targeted at maintenance engineers and cleaning operatives who travel from customer site to customer site to provide services without returning to a central location.These teams need to use PPE such as gloves, safety goggles, masks, overall...
How to dispose of waste during the virus outbreak
(Posted on 09/02/21)We are living in unprecedented times and our lives are looking quite different from how they used to do in 2019.There are not many aspects of normal life that have been left changed by the coronavirus pandemic, and waste management is one of those affected areas.While some local council waste collections have been unaffected throughout, many across the country have been.This is due to a combination...