Business Details
17 Years
experience
Emergency
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Expert Hazardous Waste Management Services
Chloros Environmental was established in 2009 by founding directors Richard Hurdle and Jason Lee. Over the past 15 years, it has grown into one of Britain's fastest-growing hazardous waste management and recycling companies with nationwide coverage across England, Wales, and Scotland. Our team of chemists, technical specialists, and operational professionals delivers ethical and sustainable waste management solutions, prioritising waste diversion from landfill through certified recycling routes. We operate a fully licensed transfer facility near Droitwich and maintain strategic partnerships with European recycling outlets for hazardous waste streams. In 2019, we invested in a state-of-the-art headquarters at Hartlebury Trading Estate, Kidderminster, enabling continued growth while adhering to Best Available Techniques (BAT) standards.As part of GRG Waste UK since 2020, we maintain our commitment to providing fully compliant total waste management services. Our operations span hazardous waste site clearance, industrial cleaning, emergency spill response, and specialist consultancy services. We combine technical expertise with environmental responsibility, treating all customers, their waste, and the environment with care. Our 24/7 emergency response capability ensures rapid assistance for urgent waste management needs. Through continuous investment in facilities, technology, and staff training, we maintain our position at the forefront of the UK's waste management industry.
Services
Hazardous Waste Site Clearance
Industrial Cleaning
Emergency Waste Removal
Spill Response Service
Waste Management Consultancy
Chemical Hazard Training
DGSA Support
Solvent Recovery
Pharmaceutical Waste Recovery
Vape Disposal
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Over 15 years' experience in hazardous waste management
- 24/7 emergency response service available
- Nationwide coverage across the UK
- Certified technical specialists and mobile chemists
- Committed to sustainable waste diversion practices
What people say
Highly recommend Chloros
First class cooperation
Professional and prompt service
Reliable and efficient
Extensive knowledge and expertise
Services
Hazardous Waste Site Clearance
Chloros Environmental provides comprehensive hazardous waste site clearance services for industrial facilities, factories, and brownfield sites. Our expert team handles total or partial site clearance, including the safe removal and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials. We specialise in the compliant destruction or recycling of redundant stock, off-specification products, and contaminated materials, ensuring full regulatory compliance throughout the process.
Industrial Cleaning
Our industrial cleaning services address complex chemical contamination challenges across manufacturing and processing facilities. Utilising specialist chemical treatment methods, we safely clean tanks, vessels, and production equipment while ensuring proper waste management. Our team combines technical expertise with environmental responsibility to meet regulatory requirements and maintain operational safety standards.
Emergency Hazardous Waste Removal
Chloros offers 24/7 emergency hazardous waste removal services for spillages, fly-tipping incidents, and urgent waste collections. Our trained response team provides rapid, compliant solutions for chemical spills, fuel leaks, and contaminated material removal. We ensure safe handling, transportation, and disposal while minimising environmental impact and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Chemical Hazard Awareness Training
We deliver tailored chemical hazard awareness training for workplace staff handling hazardous materials. Our courses cover chemical safety, COSHH regulations, spill response procedures, and safety data sheet interpretation. Delivered by qualified DGSA advisors and chemists, our training helps businesses reduce accidents and maintain compliance with health and safety legislation.
DGSA Support
Chloros provides Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) services for businesses transporting hazardous materials by road. Our support includes regulatory compliance audits, incident reporting, staff training, and security planning. We help companies meet ADR regulations through expert guidance, annual audits, and tailored compliance solutions for safe and legal hazardous goods transportation.
People
Richard Hurdle
Managing Director
With over 20 years' experience in hazardous waste management, Richard holds an Environmental Science degree and has worked across technical, commercial, and leadership roles. He co-founded Chloros in 2009 and oversees all business operations while maintaining active customer engagement.
Jason Lee
Sales Director
Jason brings 20+ years' industry experience to his sales leadership role. He manages business development and internal sales operations while overseeing transfer station activities. His expertise focuses on delivering compliant waste solutions that prioritise recycling and re-use over landfill disposal.
Andrew
Technical Director
As Chemistry graduate with 20+ years in hazardous waste, Andrew oversees Scottish operations and technical aspects of the Droitwich facility. His expertise includes waste treatment technologies like aqueous coagulants and centrifuge-based oil sludge separation, ensuring compliant and sustainable waste management solutions.
Steve
Head of Client Services
With 23 years' experience in hazardous waste transport and disposal, Steve manages the Droitwich transfer station. He ensures operational compliance while maintaining client relationships. His background includes DGSA certification and extensive operational management experience across waste treatment and transport sectors.
Sam
Technical Team Leader
Sam holds a HND in Forensic Science and HNC in Chemistry. As COTC holder, she leads technical waste assessment and classification. She develops internal training programs and contributes to waste management software development while managing technical team capabilities.
Questions
What hazardous waste services do you offer?
We provide hazardous waste site clearance, industrial cleaning, emergency removal, spill response, consultancy, and chemical hazard training. Our services cover waste transportation, treatment, and certified recycling across multiple industry sectors.
Do you offer emergency response services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency hazardous waste removal and spill response services across the UK. Our trained team responds rapidly to chemical spills, fuel leaks, and other urgent waste management requirements.
Are your staff qualified to handle hazardous materials?
Our team includes certified DGSA advisors, mobile chemists, and technical specialists with extensive industry experience. All staff receive regular training to maintain compliance with current regulations and safety standards.
Do you operate nationwide?
Yes, we provide hazardous waste management services across England, Wales, Scotland, and selected European markets through our network of licensed facilities and trained personnel.
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