Coolant Disposal
Engine coolant, machine coolant and cutting fluid collected in drums, IBCs or by tanker and treated at a licensed disposal site.
How our coolant disposal service works
Waste coolant is a mixture of glycol, water, additives and, in machine shops, metal fines and oil. It is classified as hazardous waste and must never be discharged to drain or to a surface water interceptor. Our specialised team provides nationwide collections for this waste type, ensuring safe disposal.
Every collection includes the same standard of care as a matter of course. The material is taken to licensed disposal or recycling sites in our network, and your hazardous waste consignment note is returned to you for your records.
Coolant disposal we collect
- Engine coolant and glycol
- Machine and cutting coolant
- Emulsified oil and water mixes
- Coolant sumps and rinsings
- Coolant contaminated packaging
Request a quote for coolant disposal
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 coolant disposal
Coolant disposal is controlled for good reason. Handled badly it puts people, drains and watercourses at risk, and the waste stays legally yours long after it leaves your gate. Doing it properly protects your staff, your business and the environment.
Protects your people
Compatible containers, correct labelling and trained handling remove the burn, fume and reaction risks that come with badly stored waste.
Keeps you compliant
Duty of care follows the waste. Licensed carriage, licensed disposal sites and accurate paperwork give you the evidence you need.
Protects the environment
Where the stream allows we recover rather than destroy, so useful material goes back into productive use.
Why businesses choose our professional service
We can look after the whole movement, from collecting the waste to returning the signed consignment note, so your team is not left chasing paperwork.
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Licensed waste carrier
Registered waste carriers using licensed disposal sites, with documentation for your records.
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Trained people, correct equipment
ADR trained drivers, compliant vehicles and UN approved packaging are available for specific waste types.
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Nationwide collection
We cover the whole of the country, from a single drum to a full site clearance.
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Clear pricing and planning
Written quotations with no hidden charges, and collections scheduled around your site hours.
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.
Coolant disposal questions answered
Common questions asked for commercial and industrial sites. If your question is not here, call 0845 366 9306 and our experts will answer it.
What coolants do you collect?
We collect engine coolant, machine tool coolant, soluble oils and glycol mixtures from workshops, engineering and manufacturing sites.
Is waste coolant hazardous?
Most used coolants are hazardous because of the additives and the contamination they pick up in service. They must go to a licensed disposal site.
Do you offer bulk coolant collection?
Yes. Drum, IBC and tanker collections are available depending on the volume held on site.
Can coolant be mixed with waste oil?
Keep them separate. Mixing reduces the chance of recovery and can increase the cost of treatment.
Other hazardous waste we collect
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.