Hand Sanitiser Disposal for Businesses
National Recycling provides hand sanitiser disposal for businesses and organisations across the UK, collecting out-of-date, surplus and damaged hand sanitiser from your site.
Hand sanitiser collections
Hand Sanitiser We Collect
We collect out-of-date, surplus and damaged hand sanitiser from your site and dispose of it safely and compliantly. This includes disposing of and treating liquids safely, and recycling containers where possible.
Handled with care.
Out-of-date stock.
Sanitiser that has passed its expiry date.Surplus stock.
Unused bottles, cases and pallets that your business no longer needs.Bulk containers.
Large drums and containers of sanitiser liquid or gel.Dispenser refills.
Unused refill pouches and cartridges.Damaged or leaking stock.
Split bottles and damaged packaging, collected and contained safely.
From your site to a fresh start
How Hand Sanitiser Disposal Works
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Tell us what you have.
Use the quote form to tell us the product type, rough quantity, how it is packed and your collection postcode. A photo helps us quote accurately. - 02
Get your quote.
Our team replies with a quote providing clear pricing details. - 03
We collect.
A licensed carrier from our national haulage network collects from your site on an agreed date. - 04
Recycle or dispose.
Your sanitiser goes to licensed recycling facilities or licensed disposal sites. We recycle wherever it is possible and safe. - 05
Receive your documents.
You get a digital hazardous waste consignment note or a waste transfer note for your records.
Let’s get it sorted
Get a Hand Sanitiser Disposal Quote
Tell us how much hand sanitiser you need collected and our team will reply with a quote. Call 0845 366 9306 or request a quote online.
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Why Hand Sanitiser Needs Safe Disposal
Most hand sanitiser is alcohol-based, which makes it flammable. A store room or warehouse full of surplus stock is a fire risk, and large volumes should never be poured away or thrown into general waste. Because it is flammable, waste hand sanitiser is often classed as hazardous waste.
Under section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, you have a duty of care for your business waste. Where sanitiser is hazardous, the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 also apply, with the Special Waste Regulations in Scotland and the Hazardous Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 in Northern Ireland.
Until it is collected, keep unwanted stock sealed, somewhere cool and away from ignition sources.
A partner you can depend on
Why Choose National Recycling for Hand Sanitiser Disposal
UK-wide collections.
Our network of haulage partners collects from businesses across the country, so multi-site organisations deal with one supplier.Fully compliant.
We use verified waste carriers and licensed recycling facilities, in line with UK regulations.Recycling first.
We recycle wherever it is possible and safe, and send the rest to licensed disposal sites.Any quantity.
We collect small and large volumes, from a few boxes to full pallets.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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How do you dispose of hand sanitiser?
Businesses should keep unwanted hand sanitiser sealed in its packaging, store it away from heat and ignition sources, and have it collected by a licensed waste carrier. Do not pour large volumes down the drain. National Recycling collects hand sanitiser across the UK and provides the paperwork.
Is hand sanitiser hazardous waste?
Often, yes. Most hand sanitiser is alcohol-based and flammable, so waste stock is frequently classed as hazardous waste. That means it needs a licensed carrier and a hazardous waste consignment note. Tell us the product and quantity and we will advise on what applies.
Can you pour hand sanitiser down the drain?
No. Businesses should not pour surplus or out-of-date hand sanitiser down the drain. Large volumes of alcohol-based product are flammable and can pollute watercourses, and pouring business waste away breaches your duty of care. Book a collection with a licensed waste carrier instead.
What can I do with out-of-date hand sanitiser?
Keep it sealed in its original packaging and store it somewhere cool, away from ignition sources, until it is collected. Then book a collection with a licensed waste carrier. National Recycling collects out-of-date hand sanitiser from businesses and organisations across the UK.
Do you collect pallets of surplus hand sanitiser?
Yes. We collect hand sanitiser in any quantity, from a few boxes to full pallets of surplus stock held by distributors, retailers and public sector organisations. Tell us how much you have and how it is packed, and our team will reply with a quote.