Since July 1 this year hazardous waste destined for landfill must meet the six per cent Total Organic Content (TOC) set out in the Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC).

There is increasing pressure on companies to minimise waste and to ensure that unwanted waste is disposed of correctly. In addition to this there has been a recent change in the legislation which requires all businesses and waste producers to be fully responsible for their hazardous waste.

Items including computer monitors and fluorescent tube lights are now classed as hazardous waste so many businesses my find themselves generating hazardous waste for the first time.

The new legislation not only covers the way in which wastes is handled by a business but also includes the way it is handled after it leaves the premises.

Steve Jones from Neales Waste Management said: "At Neales we are strongly committed to sustainable development by preventing pollution, safeguarding the natural world and protecting public health and safety.

Neales has been in the waste management industry for nearly 20 years, helping not only safely dispose of materials but also cutting down on volume and implementing waste minimisation and recycling programmes.

They can provide a range of collection services for the transportation and safe disposal of all Hazardous waste streams and detailed on site analysis to ensure correct identification when required.

Mixing pits have traditionally been used by the UK's waste industry to dilute hazardous waste with other materials prior to final disposal to land fill. In recent news the Environment Agency has announced the mixing and treatment of waste in open pits will cease on November 30.

"We are very proactive in waste treatment with a key focus on recycling with some alternative treatment methods already in place."

For details on the new legislation, or to book an appointment with Neales, contact 01254 506300 or visit www.neales-waste.co.uk