Fertiliser Disposal
Surplus, caked or contaminated fertiliser needs careful handling because some products are oxidising and others are harmful to watercourses. We collect waste fertiliser from farms, nurseries, groundscare contractors and distributors.
How we handle waste fertiliser
Ammonium nitrate based fertilisers are oxidising and support combustion, so they must be kept away from fuels, oils and combustible materials. Damaged bags, spillage sweepings and water damaged product are the most common wastes we are asked to remove.
Liquid fertilisers and nutrient solutions are collected in IBCs or by tanker. Keep them out of surface water drains, because nutrient runoff into a watercourse is a reportable pollution incident.
Where product is still within specification, the better outcome is usually reuse rather than disposal, and we will look at that first. Where the material is spoiled, it is sent for treatment or recovery at a licensed disposal site.
What we collect
- Out of date solid fertiliser
- Ammonium nitrate product and sweepings
- Liquid fertiliser and nutrient solution
- Water damaged and caked bags
- Contaminated growing media
Request a quote for waste fertiliser
Send us the details and our experts will come back to you with a quote, packaging guidance where required, and a collection date that suits your site.
The importance of safe fertiliser disposal
Waste fertiliser stays legally yours until it reaches a licensed disposal site. Correct classification, compatible packaging and licensed carriage protect your staff, keep drains and watercourses clear of contamination, and give you the records the Environment Agency expects under the Hazardous Waste Regulations.
Our hazardous waste disposal process
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Get in touch
Send us the waste type, volume, storage information, images and collection address. We will then provide you with a quote.
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Collection and transport
The waste is then collected and transported to one of the licensed disposal or recycling sites in our network.
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Delivered and documented
The waste is handled by the receiving site, and your signed hazardous waste consignment note is returned for your Duty of Care records.
Frequently asked questions
Is waste fertiliser hazardous?
It depends on the product. Many ammonium nitrate based fertilisers are oxidising and classed as hazardous, while some organic products are not. Send us the safety data sheet and we will confirm.
Can surplus fertiliser be recycled?
Product still within specification can often be reused or reprocessed. Spoiled or contaminated material goes for treatment at a licensed disposal site.
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Nationwide hazardous waste collection, wherever your site is
From a single drum to a full site clearance, we collect across England, Scotland and Wales with the paperwork handled for you.