Categories: Hazardous Waste Disposal

Chillers and Refrigerant Disposal

Chillers and Refrigerant Disposal

Industrial Refrigerant Reclaiming and Disposal

At Industrial Disposal we offer a wide range of refrigeration decommissioning, reclaiming and disposal services.

We are a licensed hazardous waste carrier broker with a team of Operatives experienced in the safe handling of hazardous and non-hazardous gases, combustibles, contaminated and other potentially dangerous substances.

Upon completion of your clearance projects we will provide you with the relevant documentation required of the Environment Agency and the Industry’s Health and Safety Executive.

This will demonstrate that you have met your responsibilities in complying with the safe handling and disposal of any ozone depleting refrigerants or contaminated substances.

We can arrange, for example:

  • HCFCs (hydrochlorofluorocarbons) removal and disposal **
  • Air handling units disposal
  • Chillers disposal
  • Condensers disposal
  • Cold rooms disposal
  • Cool cabinets disposal
  • Fan coil units disposal
  • Freezers disposal
  • Pub Coolers disposal
  • Split units disposal
  • VRVs disposal

**HCFC Refrigerants are now banned

HCFCs are mainly used in refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

From 1st January 2015 the use of HCFCs was prohibited in any form because of the ozone depletion potential. The ban also includes the use of ‘recycled’ and ‘reclaimed’ HCFCs to top up or service existing equipment.

Gases such as R22 and R408A were banned in 2001, and the use of virgin HCFC’s was banned in 2010, when it also became illegal to manufacture HCFC refrigerants or for suppliers to keep them in stock.

These bans apply to the use of HCFCs for plant maintenance and can no longer be used from previously purchased stockpiles.

For further advice about the decommissioning, removal and disposal of your R22 or other HCFC gases or equipment, please contact us today.

Whatever the quantity of gases, we will supply the appropriate decanting cylinders or storage tanks for their carriage away from your premises to licensed waste management centres where refrigerant is destroyed in an environmentally friendly manner.

Industrial Disposal will provide you with all documentation required to demonstrate that any ozone depleting refrigerants and contaminated substances have been handled safely and in accordance with the stringent regulations set by the Environment Agency and the Industry’s Health and Safety Executive.

We operate industrial refrigerant reclaiming, removal and disposal services around the UK, but primarily in London, Essex, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. Please contact us to discuss your refrigerant disposal requirements.

Industrial Air-conditioning, Chillers and related equipment

Our services also extend to the uplifting, removal and disposal of redundant or contaminated equipment and plant.

We have the know-how to access units sited in difficult locations, whether housed on a roof or below ground in a basement.

Industrial Disposal provide the machinery, winching, skating equipment, craneage plant, or the provision of contract lifts, to undertake any type of clearance work.

Contract Lifts

Boiler & Plant Dismantlers/Industrial Disposal can provide a Contract Lifting Service which is compliant with BS7121 and LOLER. The liability of a safe and successful lift lies with the personnel of Boiler & Plant/Industrial Disposal.

This service includes:

  • The management and supervision of the lifting operation
  • The Crane and Operator (CPCS [Construction Plant Competence Scheme] certified)
  • The preparation of the Method Statement (in accordance with LOLER, BS7121 & MHSR)
  • The preparation of the Risk Assessment (in accordance with LOLER, BS7121 & MHSR)
  • Appointed Person (All Boiler & Plant/Industrial Disposal APs hold CPCS status)
  • Experienced Support Team

All contaminated equipment is disposed of in accordance with the classifications of the Hazardous Waste Regulations (England and Wales) 2005.

Taking care of our environment

Industrial Disposal manages the removal of all contaminated and non-hazardous waste without threat to the environment or human health. Our reporting of the substances we carry will provide codes for all hazardous and non-hazardous wastes in compliance with the List of Wastes Regulations 2005 and the European Waste Catalogue.

The Duty of Care (DoC) legislation in England and Wales requires that we, as a carrier broker, take all reasonable steps to ensure that disposal of controlled wastes does not escape their control and is only transferred to authorised licenced centres. The DoC also requires that waste is described in a way that permits its safe handling by subsequent holders.

Rest assured that Boiler and Plant meet all these requirements.

Contact us for your one-stop solution

Wherever you are located in the UK, you will find that our efficient system is simple and easy to use.

  • Call us on 020 7183 3222 to arrange a site visit with one of our engineers who will discuss your disposal and/or cleaning requirements
  • Following the meeting, we will provide you with our:
    • quotation outlining the methods of works and price breakdown
    • Risk Assessment and Method Statement [RAMS], which is a mandatory requirement of the Health & Safety executive
    • Waste Carriers license (copy)
    • Operatives certifications (copies)
    • Contractors Public and Employee liability Insurance (copy)
  • Your approval of these documents will demonstrate our mutual commitment to the Industry’s requirements and our environmental responsibilities in undertaking your task.

Documentation on completion

You will be issued with the appropriate Consignment Note, Waste Disposal Note or Duty of Care Note as applicable.

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Assuring you of our best attention, Industrial Disposal.

Battery Disposal

Hazardous Waste Disposal > Battery Disposal

Industrial Disposal is a leading UK collection and battery disposal company who specialise in the safe disposal of large quantities of UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) batteries, and emergency lighting batteries.

An example of the wide range of industrial battery types we collect with the following chemistries are:

  • Lead acid batteries disposal
  • Non lead acid batteries disposal
  • Alkaline manganese batteries disposal
  • Lithium batteries disposal
  • Lithium ion batteries disposal
  • Mercury oxide batteries disposal
  • Nickel cadmium batteries disposal
  • Nickel metal hydride batteries disposal
  • Alkaline batteries disposal
  • Zinc carbon batteries disposal
  • Silver oxide batteries disposal
  • Zinc chloride batteries disposal
  • Zinc air batteries disposal
  • Air depolarised batteries disposal

Our collection and battery disposal services operate around the UK, but primarily in London, Essex, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Please contact us to discuss your battery disposal requirements.

We conform to safety standards for controlled waste transfer

The disposal of UPS batteries is cost effective to a business and your old batteries could be hazardous.

As members of the Industry Accreditation Agency Alcumus SafeContractor, we hold the appropriate licenses and certifications to undertake your particular task.

We take our health and safety compliance seriously.

Environmentally-friendly recycling process

Once you have called us, we can arrange a site visit with one of our engineers who will discuss your requirements for clearance and safe decommissioning and de-racking  of your batteries.  We will provide you with our competitive quotation.

Following acceptance of the quotation, we will issue you with our Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS).

Your approval of the RAMS will evidence your compliance to meet all the health and safety and legal criteria of the Environment Agency for disposal of Hazardous Wastes.

Example of UPS battery removal procedure

Prior to commencement, our Operatives will sign the RAMS to confirm that they are understood

Safety aspects such as hazard signs and barriers will be erected to protect all third parties. Our Operatives wear the appropriate clothing throughout the process.

We confirm that the battery removal will not compromise the BMS (building management system) or your specific site and buildings guidelines

Our site supervisor will ensure the battery charger(s) are off and the electricity is isolated before the dismantling work begins, as devices contain dangerous live elements and high levels of stored energy.

The batteries will be disconnected manually using our set procedures and placed in our battery boxes to protect the surrounding area from any hazardous spillage

The waste batteries will be transported and taken away to a licensed disposal site in our specialist recycling vehicles

Our site foreman will oversee the operation, working in tandem with the relevant authorised personnel in charge of the site or buildings clearance project

Upon completion of the works all areas will be left clean and tidy

Documentation

In accordance with legislative requirements, we will issue you with the relevant Waste Consignment Transfer Notes for your Company records.

Please take advantage of our services by contacting us today to discuss your requirements!

Fluorescent Tubes and Lighting Disposal

Hazardous Waste > Fluorescent Tubes and Lighting Disposal

Industrial Disposal undertakes the safe removal and disposal of all types of lighting including:

  • Fluorescent tubes disposal
  • Industrial lighting disposal
  • Office lighting disposal
  • Incandescent lights using argon – tubes / bulbs disposal

We safely remove and dispose of fluorescent tubes from across the UK but primarily undertake collection work in London, Essex, Kent, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Sussex and Surrey.

Please contact us for more information.

Cylinders – Fire Suppression Cylinder Disposal

Cylinders – Fire Suppression Cylinder Disposal

At Industrial Disposal, one of our key services is for the removal and disposal of industrial CO2 cylinders. We can undertake any job size and safely dispose of all your old cylinders. Once they have been disarmed and transported from site we can then issue you with the appropriate disposal certification.

We operate industrial cylinder disposal services around the UK, but primarily in London, Essex, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. Please contact us to discuss your cylinder removal and disposal requirements.

Safe disposal of your cylinder bottles

When it comes to large 200kg CO2 cylinder bottles, these can be difficult to get rid of in a safe and environmentally-friendly manner. Here at Industrial Disposal we specialise in the collection and disposal of a range of industrial cylinders.

We can disarm and remove all of the following cylinder systems:

  • Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
  • Halon
  • FM-200
  • Inergen

Contact us to arrange for the collection of your cylinders

The easiest way to deal with the disposal of cylinders which are of no further use to your business is to request a collection by our qualified disposal team. We have the technical knowledge to carry out the operation whilst meeting the Environment Agency legal requirements.

We use a safe and efficient disposal process

  • At first we will need you to provide us with a detailed list of what you need collecting, the type of waste, its weight / volume, condition of the cylinder and where it is currently located
  • We will then provide a quotation and a Notification of Hazardous Waste Disposal form will need to be completed
  • We take great care to carry out the waste disposal procedure safely and all our staff are trained in how to handle cylinders correctly
  • We first check to ensure that all potential chemical and hazardous waste is properly classified before we start the job
  • All the labels and over-packing materials which are needed will be provided by us
  • Once the job is complete we will issue all the necessary documentation required for hazardous waste disposal.

Our waste disposal solutions

Due to changes in landfill regulations on hazardous waste, the disposal of cylinders is classified under this directive. Therefore, because of the stringent laws regarding the criteria for waste acceptance, only a suitably qualified company can process and dispose of this type of waste. You can leave the complex regulations to us and benefit from our cost effective cylinder disposal services. We can pack, transport and recycle your industrial cylinders, while making sure all documentation is in order.

PCB Oil Disposal and Transformer Removal

Hazardous Waste > PCB Oil Disposal and Transformer Salvage & Disposal

Industrial Disposal provides its customers with an efficient service for the safe removal and disposal of transformers, HV and LV switchgear and oils, as well as redundant electrical equipment contaminated with PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

Specialised handling of oils containing PCBs is required and as such it is necessary to call in those qualified to undertake their removal.

We operate our collection and transformer salvage services around the UK, but primarily in London, Essex, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

We are licensed carriers of hazardous waste materials, and as members of the Industry Accreditation Agencies, CHAS and Alcumus Safecontractor, we hold the appropriate licenses and certifications to undertake your specific project.

We offer recycling and disposal services at competitive rates.

Please contact us to discuss your project requirements.

Redundant Transformers and Switchgear Oils removal options

  1. Redundant Transformers with oils, and Switchgear with oils, can be removed from your site as complete loads, i.e. together with their oil contents contained and irrespective of potential PCB contaminates.We will supply:  Transport – ADR qualified drivers – Specialised lifting equipment – and lifting plan documentation where applicable, to take your load to our licensed premises where contaminant testing and drainage can be undertaken safely.
  1. Alternatively, we can drain all oils from your equipment at your site. It is imperative that legislative precautions are complied with when removing potentially harmful substances, especially when they contain hazardous PCBs.Transformers will be isolated, drained and flushed through. Environmental Agency regulations are complied with throughout the processes.Our qualified Operatives have a wealth of experience in handling such contaminates when decontaminating and dismantling transformers and equipment.The vehicles we use are designed specifically for the safe transportation of toxic and hazardous materials.

The Project

We arrange a site visit to assess all the risks associated with the job and will supply you with our quotation, which will be very competitive.

Following acceptance of the quotation, we will issue with our Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) for approval. We confirm that the works will not compromise the BMS (Building Management System) or interrupt the running operation of your site.

Your approval of the RAMS will evidence your compliance to meet all the health and safety and legal criteria of the Environment Agency for the disposal of Hazardous Wastes.

Upon our arrival at site, Operatives will sign the RAMS to confirm that they are understood.

Safety aspects such as hazard signs and barriers will be erected to protect all third parties on site.

Our site foreman will oversee the operation, as detailed in your specific Method Statement,  and will work in tandem with your Site Management for the clearance project.

Upon completion of the works all areas will be left clean and tidy.

Documentation

In accordance with legislative requirements all appropriate documentation will be issued to you for your Company records, including Waste Consignment Transfer Notes and a Certificate of Destruction, by approved waste disposal specialists, following incineration.

Please take advantage of our services by contacting us today to discuss your requirements!