Using modern tankers and specialist equipment, we handle all materials responsibly, minimising risk to people, property, and the environment. Whether you require routine collections or urgent removal, we deliver a reliable, fully compliant service you can trust.

Types of waste we handle

We manage a broad range of hazardous materials, including:

• Sodium hypochlorite and calcium hypochlorite
• Sodium bisulphite
• Silver nitrate
• Nitric acid and hydrochloric acid
• Contaminated spill kit materials and rags
• Process chemicals and liquid waste

Our team ensures all substances are handled, segregated, and transported in line with current regulations.

Our process

All chemical and hazardous waste collections are carried out with strict attention to safety and compliance:

• Site assessment – Materials and risks are assessed prior to collection
• Safe segregation – Hazardous substances are separated and prepared correctly
• Secure loading – Waste is safely loaded using appropriate equipment and tankers
• Compliant transport – Materials are transported in accordance with legal requirements
• Licensed disposal – Waste is delivered to authorised treatment facilities

This controlled approach ensures safe handling at every stage and full traceability.

Flexible collection solutions

We provide solutions for a wide variety of storage formats and site requirements, including:

• Bottled chemicals and laboratory waste
• Drums and IBC containers
• Spill kits and contaminated materials
• Bulk liquid waste via tanker

Whether removing small quantities or large volumes, we tailor our approach to your site and operational needs.

Brine collection services

Shanahan Contracting Ltd also offers regular brine collection for industrial and commercial sites. Brine, a concentrated salt solution often produced in water treatment or industrial processes, can pose risks if not managed correctly.

We provide scheduled tanker collections from tanks, sumps, or containment systems, ensuring safe removal and compliant disposal. Regular servicing helps prevent overflow, corrosion, and contamination, supporting safe and efficient site operations.

Compliance and environmental responsibility

Handling hazardous waste carries strict legal responsibilities. Shanahan Contracting Ltd ensures:

• Full compliance with environmental and hazardous waste regulations
• Licensed waste carriers and authorised disposal routes
• Duty of care documentation where required
• Safe handling to protect people, infrastructure, and the environment

Who we work with

Our chemical and hazardous waste services support a wide range of sectors, including:

• Industrial sites and manufacturing facilities
• Laboratories and research facilities
• Water treatment plants
• Commercial businesses and utilities contractors

Learn more about the sectors we serve [link to dedicated sectors page].

Why choose Shanahan Contracting Ltd

• Experienced, trained hazardous waste operators
• Modern tanker fleet and specialist equipment
• Fully compliant, licensed waste handling
• Reliable service for routine and emergency needs
• Clear advice and professional support

If you need safe, compliant chemical or hazardous waste disposal, contact our team to discuss your requirements or arrange a collection.

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• I just wanted to say what a fantastic service we had yesterday. The gentleman that came to empty the tank negotiated the well and narrow driveway brilliantly!

  And the drain survey team were equally fantastic! Courteous and really helpful; involving us (we were both very curious!) as much as we wanted!

  What a brilliant team to have come to our property! We will most certainly be coming back to you for any future needs.

  Thank you.

  Esther - Hertfordshire