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Sustainability & recycling
Our Approach to Sustainable Waste Disposal
Sustainable waste management starts with the waste hierarchy: reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, and only then dispose. We apply this to every job, keeping as much waste as possible out of landfill. This is never at the expense of compliance: our Environment Agency licensing is the foundation everything is built on. For larger projects this works alongside our hazardous waste disposal services.
Recycling Services for Business Waste
A surprising amount of business waste can be recovered or recycled: solvents recovered for reuse, metals, paper and cardboard, and packaging. Recycling is only possible where the material meets specification, so part of our service is being straight with you about what can and cannot be recovered. You may also find our guidance on chemical waste segregation useful.
Helping Businesses Meet Environmental Reporting Requirements
For many clients, waste management is tied to reporting obligations. ISO 14001 certification needs evidence that waste is handled responsibly, and all producers must keep duty of care documentation and submit annual Environment Agency returns. We provide the documentation and recovery data to support this. To see how waste is assessed, read the role of waste audits in sustainability.
Sustainability and recycling FAQ
What is the waste hierarchy?
The waste hierarchy ranks the options for dealing with waste in order of preference: reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, and only then dispose. We apply it to every job, so as much waste as possible is kept out of landfill.
What business waste can be recycled or recovered?
More than most businesses expect. Solvents can be recovered for reuse, and metals, paper, cardboard and packaging can be recycled. Recycling is only possible where the material meets the specification, so we tell you plainly what can and cannot be recovered.
Do you recycle hazardous waste?
Where the material allows, yes. Recovery and recycling are prioritised over landfill on every load we collect, and solvent recovery is a common example. Where a hazardous waste cannot be recovered, it goes to a facility permitted to treat or dispose of it.
Can you provide waste data for ISO 14001 or environmental reporting?
Yes. We provide duty of care documentation and recovery data for the waste we collect, which gives you the evidence that ISO 14001 and internal environmental reporting ask for.
Does choosing a more sustainable route affect compliance?
No. Sustainable options are only used where they are fully compliant. Every load is carried by a registered waste carrier and tracked to a permitted site with the correct documentation, whichever route it takes.
Do you offer sustainable waste management in Liverpool?
Yes. We are based on the Wirral and work with businesses across Liverpool, Merseyside, Manchester and the wider North West, with UK coverage on larger projects. Call 0151 364 5490 to talk through your waste streams.
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