We ensure your waste is handled in full accordance with current UK regulations, giving your business complete peace of mind. Our processes meet all environmental and waste-management standards, with digital HWCNs provided.
Our disposal service is designed to minimise environmental impact and maximise the value of your waste materials. Wherever possible, we prioritise reuse, responsible redistribution, and recycling to divert materials from landfill.
We provide a dedicated point of contact and a dependable service. We can collect multiple waste types in a single collection, helping to deliver both cost and environmental savings.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, large amounts of hand sanitiser products were produced to maintain hand hygiene and reduce the spread of the virus. However, with this production, we were faced with large quantities of waste that was surplus and passing expiry dates.
Typically, the industry standard for when hand sanitiser such as liquid gels expires is 2 to 3 years. For the disposal of expired hand sanitiser, or surplus products, you should contact a professional waste management team.
This is incredibly important for a large quantity of hand sanitiser, due to its classification as hazardous waste. Hand sanitiser is high alcohol based which causes its hazardous nature, due to its flammability risk. The alcohol based content poses a threat to both the environment and human health.
Please get in touch providing your type of hand sanitiser waste, volume, collection address and contact details. Please also provide details on its storage, such as boxed or palletised.
Once we have received information regarding your waste, we will be in touch with a quotation and collection day.
Our experienced drivers will collect and transport your waste to licensed treatment facilities. The driver can issue a digital hazardous waste consignment note upon collection.
You can access all of our duty of care documentation by using the button below. This includes waste exemptions, insurances and waste carriers license.
Please fill out the form regarding your enquiry, and one of our
friendly team members will get back to you within 24 hours.
As this item must be disposed of as hazardous waste, adhering to strict guidelines is critical. You should never dispose of sanitiser down the drain as the chemicals in water pipes and local sewer systems can cause fires. You should also never place this product in general waste disposal bins because of risks in landfill.
For the safe disposal of hand sanitiser, our team are here to help. We offer collections for large volumes of this waste nationwide, allowing businesses to safely dispose of hazardous waste. At Collect and Recycle, we have a team of ADR drivers ready to remove your waste safely. This is required for hazardous waste disposal including hand sanitizer.
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If you are ready to book a collection, get in touch with our team by filling in the form. We can then provide you with a quote and arrange a collection day to suit your business. Your business will be provided with HWCNs (Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes), creating a clear audit trail for your waste streams.
Waste hand sanitiser should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from any sources of ignition or heat. Containers must be clearly labelled and tightly sealed to prevent leaks and evaporation.
It is essential to use storage containers that are compatible with alcohol-based products and fire resistant to reactions. Additionally, storage areas should be equipped with spill containment measures and be regularly inspected to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Alcohol based hand sanitiser is considered hazardous primarily due to its high alcohol content, which makes it highly flammable. This flammability poses a significant fire risk, especially if the sanitiser is stored improperly or exposed to heat and open flames.
Additionally, the chemical components of hand sanitiser can be harmful if ingested, inhaled, or come into prolonged contact with skin, making proper handling and disposal crucial to avoid health and environmental hazards.