Hazardous Waste

Hazardous or toxic waste is classified as materials which may be harmful to human health or the environment.

Materials which are flammable, corrosive, explosive, ecotoxic, infectious or are an irritant are all classified as toxic or hazardous waste. Alpha Logic caters for the following types of hazardous waste:

• Chemicals;
• Asbestos;
• Solvents;
• Oils and emulsions;
• Paints, inks and varnishes;
• Selected clinical waste;
• Batteries;
• Pharmaceuticals;
• Pyrotechnics;
• Photographic chemicals and processing materials.

Hazardous Waste Legal Obligations

All companies that produce, hold or transport hazardous waste must follow the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005. Alpha Logic can help manage your hazardous waste obligations and look after the documentation required for the packaging, labelling, transporting and disposal of hazardous and toxic waste.

Hazardous Waste Disposal

We can also provide guidance on registering as a Hazardous Waste Producer, the records which need to be kept and the most suitable hazardous waste disposal route. We offer incineration and specialist landfill solutions, including the pre-treatment of hazardous waste, to comply with the Landfill Directive.