IBC Recycling & Disposal
Collection, cleaning and recycling of intermediate bulk containers, including IBC totes that held hazardous chemicals, oils or fuels.
How our IBC recycling & disposal service works
Used IBCs are rarely empty. Residue in the base, valve and liner means a container that held a hazardous substance stays hazardous waste until it has been cleaned or reconditioned. We collect IBC totes from a single unit to full loads, and sort them for recycling. Containers that held chemicals, waste oil, fuel, AdBlue or coolant are processed at a licensed disposal site before recycling.
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.
IBC waste commonly we collect
- Chemical IBC totes
- Oil and fuel IBCs
- AdBlue and coolant IBCs
- Damaged or split IBCs
- Bulk plastic drums and kegs
Request a quote for your IBC recycling
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 IBC disposal
Ibc recycling & 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.
IBC recycling 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.
Do you collect used IBCs?
Yes. We collect used and surplus IBCs from commercial sites for reconditioning or recycling, whether they are empty, rinsed or still holding residues.
Do IBCs need to be empty before collection?
They do not have to be spotless. Tell us what the IBC last held and whether residue remains, and the container is routed to a facility permitted to handle it.
What happens to IBCs after collection?
Sound containers are cleaned and reconditioned for reuse. Damaged ones are stripped, with the steel cage and plastic bottle recycled separately.
How many IBCs do you collect at a time?
Collections range from a handful to full loads. Volume and access are confirmed in the written quotation.
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.