COSHH Waste Disposal and COSHH Bins
National Recycling provides COSHH waste disposal and COSHH bins for businesses across the UK, collecting hazardous substances and supplying bins for safe storage.
COSHH waste collections
What Is COSHH Waste?
COSHH stands for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. These rules cover substances that can harm people at work, such as chemicals, fumes, solvents and some cleaning products.
When those substances are used up, out of date or no longer needed, they become COSHH waste. Most COSHH waste is also classed as hazardous waste, so it needs a licensed collection and the right paperwork.
COSHH Waste We Collect
Handled with care.
Chemicals.
Process, cleaning and industrial chemicals that are no longer needed.Oils.
Used engine, machine and other waste oils.Solvents and thinners.
From cleaning, degreasing and finishing work.
Paint.
Liquid and solvent-based paint and residues.Contaminated containers.
Tins, drums, bottles and IBCs that held hazardous substances.
From your site to a fresh start
How COSHH Waste Disposal Works
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Get in touch.
Tell us which substances you have, roughly how much, how they are stored and your collection postcode. Safety data sheets or a photo help us quote accurately. - 02
Get your quote.
Our team replies with a quote providing clear pricing details. - 03
We collect.
A verified waste carrier from our national haulage network collects from your site on an agreed date, as a one-off or on a regular schedule. - 04
Recycling or safe disposal.
Your waste goes to licensed recycling facilities where materials can be recovered safely, or to licensed disposal sites where they cannot. - 05
Receive your documents.
You get a hazardous waste consignment note for each collection. Keep it for three years in England and Wales.
Let’s get it sorted
Get a COSHH Waste Quote
Tell us what you need stored and collected, and our team will reply with a quote. Call 0845 366 9306 or request a quote online.
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COSHH Waste and the Law
COSHH rules require you to control hazardous substances while they are on your site. Once they become waste, hazardous waste law and your duty of care apply as well.
Hazardous waste is covered by the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005, the Special Waste Regulations in Scotland and the Hazardous Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005. Each movement of hazardous waste needs a consignment note, and in England and Wales you must keep consignment notes for three years.
Your business also has a duty of care under section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. You must store waste safely, pass it only to authorised carriers and keep a record of every transfer.
A partner you can depend on
Why Choose National Recycling for COSHH Waste
Storage and collection together.
We can supply COSHH bins and collect the waste, so storage and disposal are handled by one supplier.UK-wide coverage.
Our network of haulage partners collects from businesses nationwide, with a head office in Northampton and a depot in Burscough, Lancashire.Fully compliant.
We use verified waste carriers, licensed recycling facilities and licensed disposal sites, in line with UK regulations.Recycling first.
We recover materials wherever it is possible and safe, and only dispose of what cannot be recycled.Fast quotes.
Our team replies quickly to every enquiry, providing a fast turnaround for collections.One-off or regular.
Book a single clearance or a scheduled collection, with one supplier for every location.
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What is COSHH waste?
COSHH waste is any substance covered by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations that your business no longer needs. Examples include used chemicals, solvents, oils, paint and the containers they came in. Most COSHH waste is classed as hazardous waste and needs a licensed collection.
What is a COSHH bin?
A COSHH bin is a container for storing hazardous substances or hazardous waste safely at work. It keeps the waste contained, labelled and separate from general waste until it is collected. We can supply COSHH bins as part of our hazardous waste collection service.
Do you supply COSHH bins?
Yes. We can supply approved containers for hazardous waste storage, including COSHH bins. Tell us what substances you produce and roughly how much, and our team will reply with a quote for the right containers and collections for your site.
How do you dispose of COSHH waste?
COSHH waste should be stored in labelled, sealed containers and collected by a licensed waste carrier, never put in general waste or poured down drains. We collect it from your site, send it to licensed recycling facilities or licensed disposal sites, and give you a hazardous waste consignment note.
Is COSHH waste the same as hazardous waste?
Not always, but most COSHH waste is classed as hazardous waste. COSHH rules cover how you control harmful substances at work, while hazardous waste rules cover how you store, move and dispose of them. If a substance has hazard labels, assume it needs a hazardous waste collection.
What paperwork do I need for COSHH waste disposal?
Hazardous COSHH waste needs a consignment note for each collection, which we provide. It records what the waste is, who produced it, who carried it and where it went. In England and Wales you must keep consignment notes for three years.