Responsible disposal of IBCs should be a priority for manufacturers, and the methods which are employed to do so will largely depend on the type of IBCs being disposed of. Here at Redwood we\u2019re frequently asked by our customers about the most suitable disposal methods, so with this in mind, we\u2019ve summarised a simple and easy-to-follow best practice process to make sure you\u2019re meeting hazard disposal regulations:<\/p>\n
1. Determine whether the materials are \u2018hazardous\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Generally speaking, any materials that could cause potential harm to humans or the environment are considered hazardous. In most cases you can check the waste code or codes associated with your type of waste \u2013 it\u2019ll have an asterisk if it\u2019s hazardous. However, some waste may have both hazardous and non-hazardous entries, depending on whether it contains dangerous substances at or above certain levels.<\/p>\n If you determine that the IBC container did contain hazardous materials or you\u2019re simply not sure, the best course of action is to contact an authorised business to collect, recycle or dispose of your containers.<\/p>\n If the materials aren\u2019t hazardous, move onto the next step\u2026<\/p>\n 2. Pre-treat your IBC containers<\/strong><\/p>\n Under Landfill Regulations implemented across the UK, landfill sites are no longer be able to accept waste unless it has been pre-treated.<\/p>\n To pre-treat IBC containers, first of all make sure they\u2019re completely empty.<\/p>\n A container is \u201cempty\u201d when all of the following conditions are met:<\/p>\n Liquid<\/strong> hazardous material containers:<\/p>\n Solid or non-pourable<\/strong> hazardous material containers (powders, sludges, grease, and thick resins):<\/p>\n\n