HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhondda - Porth, Wales, CF39

Client's Challenge

Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhondda required professional assistance with the identification, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials held on site. Due to the nature of the substances involved, the school needed a specialist
contractor capable of managing high-risk waste streams in line with strict UK government and CLEAPSS regulations.

The materials presented potential health, safety, and environmental risks if not managed correctly, making compliant removal and disposal essential to safeguard staff, pupils, and the wider site environment.

Assessment & Planning  

APT ICC conducted a detailed assessment of the hazardous materials present on site, identifying two specific waste streams requiring specialist handling:

• Radium-226 (CLEAPSS Type 8a)
• Radon-220 generator (Thorium hydroxide) (CLEAPSS Type 10)

All planning and classification were carried out in strict accordance with CLEAPSS guidance and UK hazardous waste regulations, ensuring full compliance prior to collection.

    Methodology

    Following assessment, APT ICC coordinated with its specialist waste control department to arrange a compliant hazardous waste collection.

    Each material was handled using approved containment and transport procedures, ensuring safe removal from site and secure disposal at licensed facilities. All actions were completed in line with regulatory requirements governing radioactive and hazardous substances.

    Hazard Waste Disposal from Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhondda

    Site Access & Logistics

    Hazard Waste Disposal from Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhondda

    Equipment
    The works involved specialist handling, containment, transportation, and disposal procedures only.

    Chemicals
    No APT ICC chemicals were used during this project.

    The Results
    • Hazardous materials safely removed from the school premises
    • All waste streams handled in full regulatory compliance
    • Risks to staff, pupils, and site eliminated
    • Client issued with full compliance documentation

    The client was issued with a hazardous waste disposal note, providing full traceability and confirmation of compliant handling and disposal in line with UK hazardous waste and CLEAPSS regulations.

    The project ensured the school could continue operating safely and compliantly, with all hazardous materials permanently removed from site.