Safe, compliant collection and disposal of hazardous materials from commercial and industrial sites, handled with minimal disruption and maximum care.
• Ensures dangerous materials are removed legally and responsibly, protecting people and
the environment
• Reduces risk to staff, pupils, patients, and visitors in live or occupied buildings
• Simplifies compliance with UK waste and environmental regulations
• Provides reassurance that sensitive or unknown materials are assessed and handled correctly
• Frees up valuable space by safely clearing out redundant or obsolete equipment
and chemicals
UK-Based Specialists in Hazardous Waste Removal
APT ICC provides hazardous waste removal services across England and Wales, supporting organisations that need absolute confidence in how dangerous materials are handled. With more than 35 years of industry experience, our work is assessment-led, carefully controlled, and designed for environments where safety, discretion, and compliance are critical.
Our hazardous waste removal service covers the collection and licensed disposal of hazardous chemicals, liquids, solids, and contaminated equipment. This includes items such as decommissioned medical equipment, stored mercury, chemical containers, laboratory waste, and full chemical cabinet clear-outs in schools and healthcare settings. These materials are classed as hazardous because they can cause harm if mishandled, leaked, or disposed of incorrectly.
The service is sometimes referred to as hazardous waste disposal or hazardous material clearance. In simple terms, this means safely removing substances that cannot go into normal waste streams and ensuring they are transported and disposed of through approved, licensed routes. For many organisations, this becomes necessary during refurbishments, site closures, compliance audits, equipment upgrades, or when long-forgotten materials are discovered in storage areas.
APT ICC regularly operates in live and sensitive environments such as schools, hospitals, dental practices, health clinics, and council-owned buildings. Our team understands the importance of working safely around staff, patients, and the public, and we plan each project to minimise disruption while maintaining strict safety controls. Every site is assessed individually to determine the safest and most appropriate method of removal, particularly where materials are unknown, ageing, or potentially unstable.
Our experience includes hazardous waste projects at locations such as Ysgol Gyfan Rhondda, LivaNova in Gloucester, and Liverpool Women’s Hospital. These projects required a controlled, professional approach due to the presence of live operations and strict regulatory oversight. This level of experience allows us to manage complex waste streams confidently and responsibly.
By choosing APT ICC, organisations benefit from a specialist contractor that understands both the regulatory requirements and the real-world challenges of hazardous waste removal. Our focus is always on safety, suitability, and doing the job properly, ensuring hazardous materials are removed without risk to people, property, or ongoing operations.
“I would like to express my sincere thanks to APT for the excellent job they carried out at Tai Bach. The project was a much needed one and now that it is completed it has really helped to improve the look of the town. We have received many good comments from the public which is always a good sign.”
Kevin Hiller - Property Surveyor, Neath & Port Talbot Council
“We employed the services of APT to renovate a Grade 2 Listed Building. Under the directive of Cadw we were not allowed to use any wet process or chemicals within the interior of the building. APT used Soda Blasting on sandstone, brick, ceramic glazed tiles, metal work, paintwork on ceilings, coving, woodwork and ornate fixtures.
It was a great achievement to have one system for all the surfaces that needed cleaning and restoring and one that also ticked all the boxes of the environmental and conservation officers. The process saved us both time & money in being able to have just one company on site. We are very grateful to APT for their hard work on this project.”
Tim Luke - Gee Construction
“I would like to thank APT-ICC for their excellent work and assistance on the Barclays Bank project. They delivered the scheme and additional works on time and without issue thanks to Andrew and his team for all your extra effort, long hours and commitment. I look forward to using them on future renovations.”
Graham Lowe - Project Manager, Overbury Plc
“We have been receiving an overwhelming number of positive comments about the war memorial cleaning. Yesterday, during the small ceremony at the Penrallt column on the 1st World War anniversary, many expressed their appreciation for how splendid the memorial looks after the cleaning. We anticipate sharing photos on the internet page later this week. Additionally, we have shared your details with another person who serves as the clerk to two other local councils. Thank you once again for the exceptional work.”
Janice Davies - Gwynedd Council
Hazardous waste includes materials that could harm people or the environment if mishandled. This often covers chemicals, contaminated equipment, oils, solvents, mercury, and unknown stored substances. If it can’t go into normal waste, it usually needs specialist handling.
Small, well-understood items can sometimes be managed in-house. However, larger volumes, unknown materials, or ageing containers increase risk and should be handled by specialists. This is especially important in live or occupied sites.
The safest approach is to have the materials assessed before anything is moved. Professional removal reduces the risk of spills, exposure, or incorrect disposal. This is particularly important for long-forgotten or poorly labelled items.
Yes, hazardous waste removal is often carried out in live environments. Work is planned to minimise disruption and keep staff, visitors, and patients safe. This is common across sites throughout England and Wales.
Hazardous waste is taken through approved, licensed disposal routes. This ensures it is handled responsibly and does not enter standard waste streams. The aim is safe, traceable disposal with minimal risk.
No, it’s also needed during audits, site closures, equipment upgrades, or when unknown materials are discovered. Many organisations only realise they have an issue when storage areas are reviewed or cleared.
Yes, advice can be given on safe handling and suitable professional chemicals where appropriate. In some cases, guidance is enough; in others, full specialist removal is the safer option.
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