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Laboratory Waste Disposal Across The UK

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  • We collect and safely dispose of various waste produced in laboratories. This may include chemicals, contaminated equipment, plastic containers and electronic devices.

DISPOSAL OF WASTE IN LABORATORIES

Lab Waste Disposal & Recycling

Collect and Recycle provides specialist services for the collection and disposal of laboratory waste. This includes disposing of chemicals safely and recycling lab plastics and electrical equipment. We can also supply laboratory waste disposal bins and certified storage to help businesses manage waste efficiently.

Our team of ADR drivers will collect and remove your waste safely, ensuring hazardous materials are treated appropriately. WEEE and containers will be recycled, enabling your business to utilise sustainable disposal methods.

This collection service is available on an on-going, regular basis, or as a clearance for redundant laboratory waste.

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Our Electrical Laboratory Equipment Recycling Services

We provide lab equipment recycling and waste solutions for a wide range of WEEE used in laboratories. Our services ensure your equipment is disposed of safely and sustainably, prioritising recycling methods. This includes, but is not limited to, the following electronic equipment:

  • Multimeters
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Incubators
  • Precision Tools
  • Function Generators
  • Power Supplies

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Our Lab Chemical Disposal Process

Identification

We can send a specialist to your site to identify and list specific chemical types. This ensures safe and compliant disposal of chemical waste in your laboratory.

Preparation

Our team will prepare a packing list for the different types of chemical waste for disposal. This includes the correct containers for specific chemicals and labelling.

UN-Approved Packaging

Disposal of chemicals in laboratories requires strict storage and movement. We will ensure that UN-approved packaging is used for safe transportation during the waste transfer. This is packaging that has been built, tested and certified by the United Nations.

Professional Acid Waste Disposal

Acid waste is a common byproduct in many laboratories and requires careful and compliant disposal methods. Our acid waste disposal service ensures that hazardous acid waste is disposed of safely, preventing any potential harm to the environment and public. 

Our team is skilled in handling various types of acid waste, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Examples of acid waste includes hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid and nitric acid.

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL

Lab Plastic Recycling Service

We are committed to reducing plastic waste and helping to sustainably manage single use plastics. We can collect and recycle high-density polyethylene, polypropylene (PP), and other lab plastics, transforming plastic waste like pipette tips and laboratory equipment into reusable materials. Our recycling efforts support laboratories in reducing their environmental footprint and promoting sustainability.

By using our lab equipment disposal service, you can ensure your business or school disposes of waste in the most environmentally friendly manner. It is essential that plastic items, such as single use plastic waste, are recycled effectively. The recycled plastic waste can then be repurposed into new products.

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The safety and security of our lab waste disposal service ensures your business acts in accordance with regulations. We adhere to strict waste management protocols to handle and dispose of laboratory equipment, waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), and other hazardous materials. 

Our service ensures that all lab waste, including chemical waste, acid waste, and plastic waste, is managed responsibly. By choosing Collect and Recycle, laboratories across the UK can trust that their waste is managed efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Get in touch today by filling out the form and one of the team will get back to your shortly.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are You Laboratory Waste Disposal Methods?

Our approach to laboratory disposal incorporates a variety of methods tailored to the specific types of waste. This includes segregation, treatment, and recycling of waste to ensure effective management.

We employ advanced techniques and equipment for the disposal of chemicals, ensuring that they are treated and neutralised before disposal. Our recycling processes for lab plastics and electronics are designed to recover and repurpose valuable materials, reducing the reliance on raw resources and contributing to sustainable disposal methods.

Do You Provide Lab Clearance Services?

Yes, we do provide laboratory clearance services for businesses, schools and universities nationwide.

This may include removing chemicals, recycling laboratory plastics or dealing with contaminated containers and WEEE. Laboratory waste management requires a specialist team such as ourselves, who adhere to hazardous regulations and safe, sustainable disposal methods.