IBC Recycling and Disposal for UK Businesses
National Recycling provides IBC recycling and disposal for businesses across the UK, collecting empty IBCs and IBCs with hazardous residue from your site.
IBC container collections
What We Collect
We collect and recycle empty and contaminated IBC containers and totes from your site. This ensures hazardous residues are dealt with safely and materials can be recycled where possible.
Handled with care.
Empty IBCs:
Intermediate bulk containers that are no longer needed.Contaminated IBCs:
Containers with hazardous residue, which need specialist handling.IBC totes and tanks:
All common bulk container formats used for liquids.Drums:
Collected alongside IBCs in larger batches.
From your site to a fresh start
How Our IBC Collection Works
- 01
Tell us what you have.
Use the quote form to give us the number of empty containers and full or part-full containers, your collection address and whether loading equipment is needed. - 02
Send photos and data sheets.
Clear photos of all the IBCs help us quote. If they held hazardous materials, include the safety data sheet for the previous contents. - 03
Get your quote.
Our team replies with a quote providing clear pricing details. - 04
We collect.
A licensed carrier from our haulage network collects on an agreed date. - 05
Recycling or disposal, with paperwork.
Containers are recycled where possible, contaminated ones go through specialist disposal, and you receive the right waste paperwork.
Let’s get it sorted
Arrange Your IBC Collection
Tell us how many IBCs you have and our team will reply with a quote. Call 0845 366 9306 or request a quote online.
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Why IBC Waste Disposal Needs Care
An IBC that held a hazardous substance is usually still hazardous waste, even when it looks empty. Residue can leak, react or give off fumes, so these containers must go to a licensed facility rather than a general skip.
Under your duty of care, you must use an authorised carrier and keep disposal records. Contaminated hazardous containers fall under the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005, with equivalent rules in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
A partner you can depend on
Why Choose National Recycling for IBC Recycling and Disposal
IBC recycling UK-wide.
Our network of haulage partners collects from sites across the country.Any batch size.
We collect a small quantity or a larger batch.Contaminated containers handled.
We arrange specialist disposal for IBCs with hazardous residue.Fully compliant.
We use verified waste carriers and licensed recycling facilities, in line with UK regulations.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 I dispose of an IBC container?
Arrange collection through a licensed waste carrier rather than putting the IBC in a skip. Tell the carrier how many containers you have, what they held and whether they are empty. We collect IBCs from businesses across the UK and take them for recycling or specialist disposal.
Can IBC containers be recycled?
Yes. IBC container recycling recovers materials from empty containers so they do not go to waste. Containers that held hazardous substances need specialist handling first. Send us photos and details of the previous contents and we will advise on the best route for your IBCs.
Is a contaminated IBC hazardous waste?
Usually, yes. An IBC that held a hazardous substance is normally still classed as hazardous waste because of the residue inside. It must be collected by an authorised carrier and taken to a licensed facility, with a hazardous waste consignment note.
Do you collect small numbers of IBCs?
Yes. Our IBC collection service covers a small quantity as well as larger batches. Tell us how many containers you have, whether they are empty or part-full, and where they are, and our team will reply with a quote.
What information do you need for an IBC collection quote?
We need the number of empty and full or part-full containers, clear photos of all the IBCs, the safety data sheet for the previous contents if they were hazardous, your collection address and whether loading equipment is needed. Send everything through our quote form and our team will reply with a quote.
Do you collect IBC tanks and drums together?
Yes. We can collect IBC tanks alongside drums in larger batches. Include the number and condition of each container type on the quote form, along with photos, so we can plan the collection. For containers that held hazardous substances, include the safety data sheet for the previous contents.