Hazardous and special waste disposal for businesses
UES manages hazardous, non-hazardous, universal and electronic waste for commercial and industrial businesses. We handle identification, documentation, transportation and disposal, including lab packs and airbag recycling.
Not sure how your material should be handled? Tell us what you have. We reply the same business day.
Waste management from identification through disposal
UES helps businesses identify, document, transport and manage hazardous and special waste from the first site assessment through final disposal.
- Site assessment. On-site inventory and review of the materials you need handled.
- Waste documentation. Preparation of waste profiles, shipping documents and labels.
- Transportation and disposal. Scheduling, pickup and transportation to the appropriate facility.
- Compliance support. Review of applicable handling, transportation and disposal requirements.
- Online records. Manifests and invoices available through the UES Customer Portal.
- Lab packs. Identification, segregation, packing and shipment of smaller quantities of chemicals and other materials.
Kept separate from used oil. Hazardous and special wastes are collected, documented and managed separately from the used oil sent to our Peachtree City re-refinery.
See what happens to used oilWaste streams we collect
The examples below are some of the materials UES handles. If you do not see yours listed, send us the material name, Safety Data Sheet or a photo and we'll review it.
Hazardous waste
Examples include:
- Halogenated and non-halogenated solvents
- Aerosols
- Damaged batteries
- Oil-based and solvent-based paints
- Paints containing aluminum or zinc
- Cylinders
- PCB-containing ballasts and other PCB-contaminated materials
- Solvent-contaminated absorbents, solids and soils
- Flammable and corrosive materials for lab packing
- Crushed lamps
Non-hazardous waste
Examples include:
- Certain batteries
- Water-based paints
- Oil-contaminated wipes, solids and soils
- Non-hazardous lamps
- Non-PCB ballasts
- Non-flammable cylinders
- Expired, unused or discarded products requiring lab packing
Universal and electronic waste
UES can also handle materials such as:
- Computers, laptops and servers
- Monitors, keyboards and hard drives
- Batteries
- Lamps and fluorescent bulbs
- Certain aerosols, depending on applicable regulations
Airbag recycling
UES accepts undeployed, deployed and recalled airbags for appropriate transportation and processing.
Airbags we handle
- Undeployed airbags
- Deployed airbags
- Recalled airbags
Shipping requirements
Shipping requirements depend on the type and condition of the airbag. Approved packaging may include:
- DOT-compliant shipping containers
- Metal drums
- Fiberboard containers
Not sure how yours needs to be packaged? Send us the details before shipping and we'll tell you what is required.
What happens after you contact us
The exact process depends on the material, but most jobs follow the same basic steps.
We review what you have
Send us the material, quantity, location and any available SDS or waste information. An on-site assessment can be arranged when needed.
We prepare the documentation
We determine what paperwork is required and prepare the appropriate waste profiles, shipping documents and labels.
We schedule transportation
UES coordinates pickup and transportation to the appropriate recycling, treatment or disposal facility.
You keep the records
Manifests, invoices and other service records are available through the UES Customer Portal.
Where we offer hazardous and special waste disposal
UES offers hazardous and special waste disposal to businesses in 28 states. Select your state to see local coverage and the facilities that serve your area.
City pages: Baltimore Washington, DC Wilmington Philadelphia Trenton Newark and Old Bridge Casa Grande Phoenix Atlanta and Peachtree City Ocala Greensboro Cincinnati and Florence Birmingham and Trussville Jacksonville Houston Nashville and Murfreesboro Fort Lauderdale Orlando and Sanford Indianapolis San Antonio and Seguin Edison and New Brunswick Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa.
Common questions
What kinds of hazardous waste does UES handle?
UES handles a wide range of commercial and industrial waste, including solvents, paints, aerosols, batteries, contaminated materials, chemicals and lab-pack quantities. If you have an unusual material, send us the name or Safety Data Sheet and we'll review it.
Do you handle non-hazardous waste too?
Yes. The Hazardous & Special Waste Division also manages many non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste streams.
Is hazardous waste mixed with the used oil UES collects?
No. Hazardous and special wastes are kept separate from the used oil stream and follow their own documentation, transportation and disposal process.
What is universal waste?
Universal waste is a regulatory category covering certain commonly generated hazardous wastes. Which materials qualify depends on the waste and applicable regulations. UES handles common universal waste streams such as batteries and lamps, as well as electronic waste through separate recycling services. See the Universal Waste page.
Can you help if I do not know how my waste is classified?
Yes. Send us a description of the material and any available Safety Data Sheet, product label or previous waste profile. We'll review the information and tell you what is needed next.
Do you provide manifests and disposal records?
Yes. Required shipping and disposal documentation is prepared as part of the service, and applicable records can be accessed through the Customer Portal.
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Universal waste explained: batteries, lamps, aerosol cans and the rules for businesses
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Used oil recycling: what happens to your used oil after pickup
Where your used oil goes after pickup and how it becomes base oil for new lubricants.
Read the guideTell us about your waste
Tell us what the material is, roughly how much you have and where it is located. If you have an SDS, product name or previous waste profile, include that too.
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- A person replies the same business day
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