Waste Streams Explained
J&G Environmental handle a vast number of waste streams, but the most common ones are listed below. Simply click on the waste stream that you would like to know more about and you will be shown a description and (in some cases) an accompanying flow chart showing how we process that material and what it can be turned into.
Please Note: We handle many more waste streams than those listed below. If you don't see a particular waste stream that applies to your company the chances are that we can still handle it or point you in the direction of a company who can. Just give us a quick call on 01258 453445 to discuss your requirements...
The aqueous product is of a very high COD (chemical Oxygen Demand). This is sent to a company where it is used on wood chip piles in wind rows, after 6-8 weeks it reduces to a compost which is used in different areas such as landfill restoration and farming (non food related).
Download Aqueous Liquids / Coatings Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 100k)
All empty non hazardous cartridges can be sent for metal recycling. Full or part full flammable aerosols are incinerated for waste to energy.
Download Aerosols Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 84k)
Collected in 125L drums provided by J&G Environmental. Then transported, stored and sorted by machine to separate Aluminium or Steel. Both types of can are then separately recycled.
Download Aluminium & Steel Cans Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 88k)
J&G provide cages for the storage of waste litho plates. By using certified digital beam scales our service drivers are able to calculate the weight and payment on the day of collection. Any credits can be used to help offset any chemical charges incurred on the day of collection. Once transported to our sites the plates are weighed & bundled onto pallets of >.2Tonne, all aluminium is melted down and can be re-used as a pure raw material.
Download Aluminium Litho Plates Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 84k)
Collected in small drums from our customers and stored in chemical area at J&G prior to disposal for biological treatment.
Download Ammonia Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 88k)
Collected on pallets or in drums/cages. Stored prior to despatch to registered recycling contractor. Batteries are sorted, segregated and stripped down into their components. Each component is recycled, such as metal, plastic, electrolyte, previous metals.
Download Batteries Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 96k)
Collected from our customers in various size containers ranging from 20L up to 1000L IBC's. Decanted, stored and treated. Reclaimed Petroleum re-used as third grade fuel by licensed contractor. Hazardous components are converted to an inert sludge and non-hazardous liquid.
Download Blanket Wash Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 88k)
Collected in cages supplied and delivered to site. The cardboard is either shredded for use as animal bedding or baled and sent for recycling to a paper mill.
Download Cardboard Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 72k)
Plastic: Collected from customers and sorted into re-usable / damaged drums. Good condition drums are washed and re-used, damaged drums are shredded and reused into items such as motorway drainage pipe. Also some 125L & 205L drums are used in our fabrication plant where they are converted to use in Ink Funnels.
Steel: Collected from our customers and sorted into re-usable/ damaged drums. Drums in good condition are checked and new lids/clips replaced where necessary, they are then re-sprayed and labelled. Damaged drums are crushed using our on site crusher, all crushed drums are collected and sent for steel recycling.
Download Plastic Drums Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 44k)
Download Steel Drums Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 88k)
J&G provide 125L drum containers for the storage of CDs and DVDs. These are collected from our customers. Students at a local Centre for people with both physical and mental disabilities, sort and separate the CDs and DVDs from the cases. These are then despatched to a licensed contractor where they are washed in caustic solution to remove the aluminium foil and inks in preparation for recycling with injection moulding companies. (Certificates of Destruction are available upon request)
Download CD & Cases Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 72k)
All contaminated blankets, if not heavily soiled, are sent for recycling (aluminium end bars/rubber). Heavily contaminated blankets are pre-treated before being incinerated.
Download Contaminated Blankets Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 40k)
Collected on pallets or in lined cages from the customer begin being transported to J&G transfer stations. Bulked up and stored prior to recycling - contaminated blankets are shredded and incinerated, the rubber burnt off, and the steel smelted and recycled.
Download Contaminated Stainless Steel Printing Blankets Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 80k)
Collected on pallets or in cages from the customer and transported by J&G to our transfer stations. Then delivered onto approved WEEE dismantler.
Download Electronic & IT Waste Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 44k)
Collected, stored and decanted. Hazardous components are converted into an inert sludge and non-hazardous liquid. The liquid is then further processed before being returned to the relevant water course.
Download Film Developer Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 76k)
Collected, stored and decanted. Silver is reclaimed in recovery plant and Silver Flake is passed on to Silver recycling process. Hazardous components are converted into an inert sludge and non-hazardous liquid.
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J&G can provide a range of storage containment for the storage of used Fluorescent Tubes/Lamps. A special recycling process allows all glass, aluminium, metals and mercury to be recycled. J&G are fully compliant with the WEEE Directive.
Download Flourescent Tubes / Lamps Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 44k)
Decanted, stored and treated. Reclaimed Petroleum re-used as third grade fuel by licensed contractor. Hazardous components are converted to an inert sludge and non-hazardous liquid.
Download Fount Solution Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 88k)
Collected, stored and decanted. Hazardous components are converted into an inert sludge and non-hazardous liquid. The liquid is then further processed before being returned to the relevant water course.
Download Gums Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 80k)
J&G provide a range of equipment to help with the storage of waste Ink. For the waste Ink sludge we provide 205L steel clip top drums with a clear descriptive label, also available are purpose built funnels made partly from recycled plastic barrels. For empty packaging or full Ink Tubs, J&G supply cages with optional purpose made lid, any full Ink Tubs are weighed on site on the day of collection using our digital beam scales. Always ensure wastes are not mixed, contaminated Inks are more costly to treat. Flammable portion can be used as fuel to start blast furnaces, or as a low grade fuel. Toxic oil based Inks are put through a Solidification treatment process to produce low-strength cementation.
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Cartridges are collected and brought back to site, where they have the contaminated nibs removed. The plastic polypropylene cores are shredded, granulated and washed prior to being despatched to outlets for re-manufacture. There is currently no recycle route for the nibs however we are continually researching possible outlets.
Download Ink Cartridges Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 43k)
Empty ink tins are collected and brought back to site. All part full or full flammables are moved to the solvent store prior to despatch to our licensed waste facility at Lanstar. All empty tins are checked and stored prior to despatch to a licensed metal recycling contractor.
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Empty ink buckets are collected and brought back to site. All or part full flammables are moved to the solvent store prior to despatch to our licensed waste facility at Lanstar. All empty buckets are shredded, granulated, washed and dried prior to despatch for plastic recycling to manufacturing outlets.
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Ink duct foils are collected on pallets or lined cages from our customers. If not heavily contaminated, these are sent for recycling to a licensed contractor. All heavily contaminated foils are pre-treated before being disposed of to landfill. We are currently exploring disposal options.
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Drums of various sizes collected from our customers. Gravity separation process carried out. pH adjustment process carried out and Any water/alcohol removed. The Oil can then either be used as low grade fuel oil or a biological treatment is carried out with 5% residue going to landfill and the remaining 95% being re-used.
Download Waste Oil Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 92k)
Shrink wrap, plastic bottles, vending cups etc are collected nationwide from our customers. They are sorted into different grades of plastic ie polyethylene/polypropylene etc, and then baled in HSM 1160 Eco Baler into 500kg loads, and stored prior to shipment to end recycler for use in injection moulding and manufactured into building materials - drainpipes etc.
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Collected in 205l drums and cages from the customer. Transported by J&G and stored before being sorted prior to treatment. Washed to remove hazardous elements and either sent for potential re-use or sent to non-hazardous landfill. J&G are currently working with manufacturers to find alternative disposal methods.
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Collected from customer in bags, containers or in flake form before being weighed and bulked up for despatch to licensed contractor. Melted and refined into ingot form and sold directly to the Commodities market.
Download Silver Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 84k)
Decanted, stored and treated. Reclaimed Petroleum re-used as third grade fuel by licensed contractor. Hazardous components are converted to an inert sludge and non-hazardous liquid.
Download Solvents Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 88k)
We are currently exploring recycling routes for this waste stream Please contact J&G for more information - you can telephone us on 01258 453445, fax us on 01258 450991 or email us at
sales@jg-environmental.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Flammable portion can be used as fuel to start blast furnaces, or as a low grade fuel. Toxic oil based Inks are put through a Solidification treatment process to produce low-strength cementation. The resultant Solidified waste is treated to make it safe for final disposal and is disposed of through 'Special waste Landfill'.
Download Varnishes Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 90k)
Various size pallets collected from our customers. Transported and stored prior to shredding. Coarse timber is made into chip and fibre board, whilst finely shredded material is used for animal bedding etc.
Download Wooden Pallets Flow Chart (PDF Document. File Size: 88k)
