Printing
Hazardous Waste Management for Printing Operations
Simply Waste Consultants provides cost-effective waste disposal for commercial printers, packaging producers, and screen printing facilities across England, Scotland, and Wales. From solvent-based inks to fountain solutions, we handle the full range of printing waste whilst supporting your environmental certification requirements.
Printing Waste Streams We Handle
Printing operations generate regular volumes of classified waste requiring consistent collection. Our service covers:
Printing inks (solvent, UV, water-based)
Solvent-based cleaning solutions
Plate processing chemicals
Fountain solutions and additives
Contaminated rags and wipes
Developer and fixer solutions
Wash-up waste and sludges
Classification and Compliance Support
Printing waste includes both hazardous solvents and non-hazardous materials—accurate segregation is essential for cost control. Our experienced team list and classify each waste stream accurately, identifying opportunities for cost reduction through proper separation.
We provide full compliance support including:
Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes
EWC and HP code assignment
ISO 14001 waste data and reporting
VOC reporting data where applicable
Duty of Care documentation
Collection and Transport
We coordinate flexible collection services through our network of licensed, ADR-compliant hauliers. Regular uplifts prevent waste accumulation whilst maintaining compliance across England, Scotland, and Wales, accommodating varying production schedules and job patterns.
Our collection capability ranges from single drum uplifts to full articulated loads. We handle small-scale collections of individual 205-litre drums, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), and palletised waste. For larger volumes, we arrange multi-pallet collections up to 24 pallets per load, plus bulk tanker services for liquid printing waste including solvent cleaners, fountain solutions, and wash-up waste. Regular scheduled collections can be established based on your print run patterns—weekly for high-volume operations or monthly for smaller facilities. We supply appropriate segregated waste containers including solvent cabinets, ink drum stores, and rag bins suitable for printing environments.