Commercial waste - hazardous waste removal

Details of hazardous waste regulations and a list of specialist waste collection companies

Hazardous Waste Regulations came into force on July 16, 2005. This has implications for businesses in Hertsmere as a number of items have been newly classified as hazardous and can longer be taken away as normal refuse. Newly classified hazardous waste items include TV’s, computer monitors, fridges, engine oil, and a large number of fluorescent tubes.

Additionally, businesses that produce this waste are now legally responsible for the disposal of hazardous waste and therefore need to check that the waste disposal company they use is registered to carry hazardous waste.

As a consequence businesses that use our trade waste service will no longer be able to dispose of these newly classified items, as part of a special collection. Therefore, businesses that use our service and would like to dispose of hazardous waste items will need to contact companies that can dispose of their hazardous waste.

Below is a list of hazardous items and companies that will be able to recycle tham or dispose of them in the correct manner.

For computer equipment

PC Disposals
Phone: 01923 233 923
Website: www.pcdisposals.com

Maxitech
Phone: 0870 199 5010
Website: www.maxitech.biz

For televisions

Maxitech - details as above

For fridges

London Recycling
Phone: 020 7511 8000
Website:

Fluorescent tubes/sodium lamps

Lampcare UK
Phone: 01388 721 000
Website: www.lampcare.com

The Lamp recycling Company
Phone: 0700 254 4487
Website: www.lamprecycling.co.uk

Toner/laser cartdridges/ink jet cartridges

Action Aid
Phone: 08453 100200
Website: www.actionaidrecycling.org.uk

Automative (Cars)

Lead acid batteries, contaminated spills and rags, oil and fuel filters, aerosols, antifreeze and brake fluids, tyres.

Our commercial waste service does not collect these items.

For the disposal of hazardous waste from cars please contact:
Bywaters
Phone: 020 8558 1141

For motor oil please contact:
O’hara Waste Oils
Phone: 01895 833626 or

Thames Valley Oil
Phone: 01895 835 095

Where to get further information

For guidance on the hazardous waste regulations, please contact:
Environment Agency
Phone: 08708 506 506
Website:www.environment-agency.gov.uk

For a free and confidential fast track waste minimisation audit and to reduce your hazardous waste, contact:
Envirowise
Phone: 0800 585794
Website: www.envirowise.gov.uk

Further support and information, offering simple ‘waste explained’ advice:
Chartered Institution of Wastes Management
Website: www.ciwm.co.uk