Veterinary Waste Disposal Solutions

At Phoenix Environmental, we provide reliable, fully compliant veterinary waste disposal solutions tailored for veterinary practices and hospitals. We understand the demands of a busy practice, where providing the highest level of care to animals is the top priority. With various types of waste generated daily, from clinical and sharps waste to pharmaceuticals, safe and responsible disposal is essential to meet UK regulations and protect both staff and the environment.

Veterinary practices must adhere to strict waste disposal regulations, including the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005, which require any practice generating over 200kg of hazardous waste in England or Wales to register with the Environment Agency. Compliance involves:

• Correct classification and disposal of hazardous waste
• Registration of premises with the Environment Agency
• Completion of consignment notes with the necessary waste codes

Failure to dispose of veterinary waste legally can lead to serious consequences, including fines and prosecution, as liability remains with the waste producer. Illegal disposal, such as fly-tipping or use of unregistered sites, can have severe environmental and legal repercussions.

Phoenix Environmental has extensive experience in veterinary waste management, helping practices and referral hospitals improve compliance, reduce costs and adopt more sustainable waste disposal methods.

• Specialist waste containers for safe storage and disposal
• Flexible collection schedules to suit your practice’s needs
• Expert guidance to ensure full regulatory compliance

We work closely with veterinary teams to develop a waste segregation and optimisation plan designed to:

✔ Reduce hazardous waste volumes
✔ Lower disposal costs
✔ Cut CO₂ emissions through recycling and sustainable processing
✔ Divert waste from landfill
✔ Improve waste compliance and efficiency
✔ Reduce waste-related risks and injuries

By partnering with Phoenix Environmental, veterinary practices can ensure their waste is managed responsibly, efficiently, and in full compliance with UK legislation, allowing them to focus on providing the best possible care for their patients.