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Safe & Compliant Hazardous Waste Management For Commercial & Industrial Clients
McBreen Environmental offers hazardous waste management services for commercial and industrial clients across Ireland, ensuring safe and compliant solutions.
20+ Years
Experience
Nationwide
Coverage
3 Hour
Emergency Response
Fully Licensed
& Insured
MCBREEN ENVIRONMENTAL
What Regulations & Standards We Comply With
Governed by the Waste Management (Hazardous Waste) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. No. 163) and amendments.
Follow the ADR (European Agreement concerning the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) rules for transport. Use of certified ADR tankers and DGSA oversight.
Operate under EPA licensing; documented waste transfer forms, manifests, labelling/classification per the European Waste Catalogue.
Use licensed hazardous waste treatment/disposal facilities.
Transportation, Packaging & Safety
ADR-compliant vehicles and tankers with secure packaging, labelling, and equipment.
Staff trained in hazardous materials handling, full PPE, and emergency spill containment protocols.
COMMERCIAL SERVICES
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Collection & Disposal Process
Waste Audit & Classification: Identify materials, classify based on hazard level, get UN / EWC codes, and establish a licensed waste facility
Quotation: Based on volume, waste type, hazard, location, transport & disposal needs.
Packaging & Packaging Advice: Provide or inspect packaging, drums, bunding if needed.
Collection: ADR-compliant transport. Secure load, chain of custody.
Disposal: Licensed facilities
Documentation & Certification: Transfer forms (WT forms), certificates of disposal, evidence for regulatory compliance.
Cost & Timelines
Key factors affecting cost & scheduling:
Type & hazard rating of the waste material
Volume to be collected/disposed of
Distance & transport logistics, including ADR vehicle needs
Packaging/containment needed
Treatment/disposal route
Urgency: emergency removal vs scheduled pick-ups
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifies as hazardous waste?
Materials that are flammable, corrosive, toxic, oxidising, explosive or infectious. If in doubt, treat it as hazardous until classified.
Do I need special packaging or labels?
Yes. ADR rules and EU / Irish regulation require proper labelling, packaging, UN / EWC codes, and possibly secondary containment.
What documentation will I receive?
You’ll get waste transfer forms, manifests, disposal certificates, and hazard classification details.
Can hazardous waste cross borders for treatment?
Yes, under TFS / transfrontier shipments regulations, subject to permits and documentation.
How can I ensure legal compliance?
Partner with licensed hazardous waste managers, ensure ADR transport, maintain records, use licensed disposal sites, and ensure staff training and correct packaging.