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Waste Management

It is illegal to deliberately vent refrigerant to atmosphere. It is therefore necessary to safely recover unwanted refrigerant and ensure it is handled in a safe and proper manner that does not harm the environment. It should be noted that refrigerant recovered from a system is likely to contain moisture, acid, particulates and oil at levels far in excess of virgin supplies. In some cases other contaminants are also present.

Reclaim and Recovery Service

IDS are able to provide the industry with a means to safely recover refrigerant in accordance with legislation and ensure all hazardous waste documentation is completed correctly. We have a fleet of yellow top 750kg, 50kg and 10kg cylinders fitted with dual port valves specifically for this purpose. These cylinders can also be supplied to act as receiver cylinders but different costs apply. In all cases it is vitally important that the correct procedures are followed to ensure cylinders are not over filled.

In order to comply with the requirements of the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 it is necessary to make a charge per consignment returned to us. Where product is cross contaminated and cannot be recycled it is sent for destruction by approved processes that are considered safe to the environment.