Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste consists of a range of harmful and toxic materials found in almost all industries and homes across the country - and Wayst delivers safe and reliable solutions that mitigate any and all health and environmental risks involved in the disposal of it.

There are many different forms of hazardous waste with dangerous properties like being corrosive, caustic, carcinogenic, ecotoxic, flammable, harmful, irritant, infectious, mutagenic, toxic, or an oxidising agent. Some of the most common types of hazardous waste include asbestos, batteries, chemicals/liquids, paint, gas bottles, sharps, white goods, monitors/TVs, other waste electrical and electronic equipment, and fluorescent tubes. These can all be classified into three different categories; clinical waste is generated from healthcare and similar practices that may pose a risk of infection, such as human or animal tissues. Pharmaceutical waste is any waste containing medicinal drugs that are unused, expired, contaminated, damaged, or no longer needed, Chemical waste, lastly, is possibly the most commonly thought of when talking about hazardous waste, it is defined as waste that is made from harmful chemicals like antifreeze, batteries, flammable liquids, paints, ink containers, and pesticides.

It is our mission to evolve the waste industry into one that has the customer and the environment at heart. We began this mission by targeting some of the most impactful and dangerous forms of waste in circulation - hazardous waste - that requires the highest degree of care and professionalism in disposing of it correctly. Hazardous waste disposal services from Wayst not only deliver ideal solutions to the safe and proper disposal of your harmful materials, but also a cost-effective alternative that holds you and the environment as the first priority from start to finish of the process.

With over ten years of experience in proper hazardous waste disposals, we know the legislation and what to look for when hiring professional and compliant service providers that deliver safe and responsible disposal solutions. We thoroughly audit our partners to ensure they use the latest safety equipment, technology, and protocols in collecting and disposing of your hazardous waste. As many types of hazardous waste can have serious health and safety risks like irritants, corrosive, and toxic to name a few harmful traits - it is vital that your hazardous waste disposal service is fully compliant with health, safety, security, and environmental standards to ensure everyone on site is safe from exposure to harmful substances. With a professional collection, your waste is prevented from entering the environment and local ecosystems too - our professional hazardous waste disposal partners guarantee your waste will be secured in the correct bags and containers safely when removing it from your premises.

Following a professional and safe collection, your waste is securely transported away by our chosen hazardous waste disposal experts to a respective treatment facility for disposal. Once your hazardous waste arrives at one of our facilities, there are different methods used to perform hazardous waste disposal. Some of the most common methods of waste disposal include:

- Landfill disposal 1 - Hazardous waste is placed into the ground in landfills specifically designed for toxic waste. These landfills are lined with a double-layered non-porous material, in order to prevent the leaking of waste into the ground. The landfills are covered to prevent insects and rodents from entering.

- Landfill disposal 2 - Your hazardous waste is carefully placed into a specialised site much like a landfill, which is lined with a non-porous and double-layered material that prevents any leaking of your hazardous waste into the ground. These sites are secured and covered to prevent any animal or insect life from entering as an extra precaution.

- Incineration - Hazardous waste is first detoxified before being burned into an incombustible residue.

- Dumping at sea - To minimise the impact on groundwater sources, hazardous waste is treated using reliable methods that make it safe for dumping in the deep sea to minimise the threat to marine life.

- Underground disposal - A much more eco-friendly and ideal solution to disposing of radioactive waste. This method is usually carried out in partially active or inactive mines, which meet specific geological and technical criteria.

- Recycling - Fortunately, some types of hazardous waste can be recycled, and we will do so wherever possible. An example of this is Transfrontier Shipments (TFS) of combustible waste which diverts waste from landfills and is sent for recovery or reuse through energy recovery from waste (EfW).

With the versatility of the Wayst platform, we work with a wide range of professional and qualified hazardous waste disposal specialists that have the expertise needed to handle and dispose of any kind of hazardous waste on your site.

Do you need help with hazardous waste disposal? We are here to organise it for you.

The Wayst platform makes it easy for you to make informed decisions at every stage of the process by having all of the necessary information about your hazardous waste disposal service at your fingertips. Our friendly customer service team is here to help you with any special requirements, and to assist in delivering a smooth transaction that saves you time and stress from start to finish of your hazardous waste disposal service. Alongside this, any information about your service and transaction are easily accessed on the platform, whenever you need to see it.

The expert waste companies at Wayst ensure reliable collections that deliver sustainable solutions to the disposal of your waste every time. Following a safe collection, your waste is then transported to a respective certified facility for treatment like recycling where possible. You will then receive completed documentation that provides you with the peace of mind in having full traceability of your waste once it leaves the premises.

With over a decade of experience in hazardous waste disposal, the risks involved in the service are mitigated at every step of the way by our qualified partners. We save you the stress and time in having to find a reliable company to manage it on your behalf by guaranteeing no breaches in compliance with legislation throughout the service.

Wayst delivers a cost-effective solution to the disposal of your hazardous waste, we provide a bespoke service with flexible turnaround times. For more information on hazardous waste disposal services from Wayst, please get in touch and one of our helpful customer service representatives will be happy to assist you.