Liquid Waste Disposal and Collection for Businesses
National Recycling provides liquid waste disposal for businesses across the UK, collecting waste liquids in drums, IBCs and other sealed containers from your site.
Liquid waste collections
Liquid Waste We Collect
Factories, workshops, labs, schools, garages and warehouses all produce waste liquids. We collect small and large volumes, as one-off or regular collections.
Handled with care.
Waste chemicals.
Liquid chemicals from labs, production lines and stores. See chemical waste disposal.Waste oils.
Used and surplus oils from vehicles, machinery and plant. See oil disposal.Solvents.
Used, contaminated or unwanted solvents. See solvent disposal.Paint.
Liquid paint, which cannot go to landfill. See paint disposal.Fuel.
Contaminated or surplus fuel. See fuel disposal.Vehicle and machine fluids.
Hand sanitiser.
Out-of-date or surplus alcohol-based stock. See hand sanitiser disposal.Liquids in IBCs.
Waste liquids still in their intermediate bulk containers, and the IBCs themselves. See IBC disposal.
From your site to a fresh start
How Liquid Waste Collection Works
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Tell us what you have.
Fill in the quote form with the type of liquid, rough volume, how it is stored 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
Recycle or dispose.
Your liquid waste goes to licensed recycling facilities where it can be recycled safely, or to licensed disposal sites. - 04
Receive your documents.
You get digital hazardous waste consignment notes, or waste transfer notes for non-hazardous waste.
Let’s get it sorted
Book Your Liquid Waste Collection
Tell us what liquid waste you need collected and our team will reply with a quote. Call 0845 366 9306 or request a quote online.
Peace of mind
Why Liquid Waste Requires Professional Disposal
Most waste liquids, including chemicals, oils, solvents, paint and fuel, are classed as hazardous, so they cannot be poured down the drain, left in general waste or kept in unlabelled containers. Down the drain they pollute watercourses and damage drainage systems, and on the ground they contaminate soil and groundwater, which is why they must be collected by a licensed carrier and taken to a licensed recycling or disposal site. Different liquids also have to be kept separate until collection, in sealed, approved containers, with a consignment note or waste transfer note recording every load. Professional disposal keeps those steps handled for you, so your liquids are recovered wherever it is safe and your business has the paperwork to prove where the rest went.
A partner you can depend on
Why Choose National Recycling for Liquid Waste Collection
UK-wide collections.
Our network of haulage partners collects from businesses across the country, so multi-site companies 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.The right containers.
We can supply approved storage containers, so your liquid waste is stored safely until it is collected.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 businesses dispose of liquid waste?
Businesses must use a licensed waste carrier to collect liquid waste and take it to a licensed site. Store the liquid in sealed, labelled containers, keep different liquids separate and get the right paperwork for each collection. National Recycling arranges the collection, recycling or disposal and the paperwork for you.
Can I pour liquid waste down the drain?
No, not without permission from your water company. Chemicals, oils, solvents, fuel and similar liquids can pollute watercourses and damage drainage systems. Pouring them away also breaches your duty of care for business waste. Store them safely and book a collection with a licensed waste carrier instead.
Is liquid waste classed as hazardous?
It depends on what the liquid is. Liquids that are toxic, flammable, corrosive or reactive, such as many chemicals, oils and solvents, are classed as hazardous waste. Some water-based liquids are not. If you are unsure, tell us what you have and we will help you identify it.
What containers do I need for liquid waste collection?
Liquid waste should be stored in sealed, leak-proof containers that suit the substance, such as drums, cans or IBCs, and labelled clearly. Keep incompatible liquids apart. If you do not have suitable containers, we can supply approved containers for safe storage until collection.
Do you collect small quantities of liquid waste?
Yes. We collect small and large volumes of liquid waste from businesses, schools and other organisations, either as a one-off collection or on a regular schedule. Tell us the type of liquid and roughly how much you have, and our team will reply with a quote.
What paperwork will I get for liquid waste disposal?
You will receive a hazardous waste consignment note for hazardous liquids, or a waste transfer note for non-hazardous waste. These records show your waste was handled legally. Keep consignment notes for 3 years and waste transfer notes for 2 years in England and Wales.