Recycling
Concerned about the environmental impact of disposing of your old laboratory equipment?
We understand the importance of responsible waste management and ensure your redundant equipment is handled with the utmost care for the environment. Many hazardous materials can lurk within laboratory equipment, posing a significant threat if not disposed of correctly. Our team is fully licensed and equipped to handle a wide range of dangerous and scientific goods, following strict environmental regulations outlined in the WEEE compliance standards.
Don’t let your old equipment become a future environmental burden. We offer a safe and sustainable solution for your redundant laboratory equipment.
Our Recycling Services
Redundant Equipment
The removal and disposal of WEEE waste are not just environmental responsibilities but also ethical imperatives. By taking small yet impactful steps we can significantly reduce the harmful effects of WEEE waste on our planet. Whether it’s recycling an old mass spectrometer or donating a functional laptop we can support you through our responsible reuse/recycling network.
Chemicals
Disposing of unwanted or expired laboratory chemicals can be a stressful and hazardous task. At Benchmark Services, we will take the worry out of your chemical disposal. Our team of fully licensed professionals is equipped with the expertise and resources to handle a wide range of chemicals, ensuring safe and compliant disposal in accordance with all relevant regulations. We understand the potential environmental dangers posed by improper chemical disposal and are committed to reducing your environmental footprint.
Recycling FAQs
What can you do with my redundant equipment?
We can put it into an auction to give others the opportunity to purchase and make use of the equipment or for spare parts, and in turn can generate additional funds for you. The item can be recycled/repurposed via our waste recycling partner.
Can you recycle refrigerators and freezers?
Through our dedicated partner, all parts of your redundant equipment can be handled and managed responsibly including the reuse and repurposing of refrigerator gasses.
Will you provide me with a duty of care waste transfer document?
We are a licensed waste carrier throughout the UK and will provide a waste transfer document on collection.
Our move was carefully planned in advance and the communication was smooth, friendly and very professional.
The team did an excellent job moving lots of sensitive equipment with care and in a timely manner. We found Benchmark to be very reliable, responsive and extremely helpful!
Get in touch
If you think we can help with your moving requirements then please get in touch. Our experienced Customer Service team, based in our head office, provide a friendly and informative contact point for all enquiries.