Dry Cleaning Waste Disposal & Collection ​

The UK has strict waste regulations, especially when it comes to potentially hazardous waste. For example:

• Solvents like PERC must be collected and disposed of by licensed hazardous waste handlers.
• Local authorities often impose rules on how certain materials can be recycled or landfilled.

These are essential to keep you, the public, and the environment safe. But staying on top of waste regulations – and following them to the letter – can take a lot of time and resources. This can be a particular challenge, especially for smaller dry cleaners.

Chemicals used in dry cleaning are known to contribute to air, soil, and water pollution if improperly disposed of. Responsible business owners must be mindful of the potential environmental consequences of their waste disposal methods.

Dry cleaners, especially those in urban areas, often have limited space for storing waste. This can often result in untidy waste areas or mixing waste types. Finding compact waste management solutions can be tough.

It can be tempting to cut corners when it comes to waste segregation. But many dry cleaning businesses find themselves paying more in landfill fees for this reason – without even realising they’re paying more than they have to.