Trusted Lab & Chemical Waste Management Services in Ireland

Ocon Chemicals provides fully certified hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal for labs, hospitals, food & pharma sectors. 

With ADR-trained drivers, ISO 9001-certified handling, and nationwide collection, we help ensure compliance, traceability, and peace of mind.

We manage everything from one-off lab clear-outs to scheduled collections across multi-site estates, covering inventory capture, safe segregation, and compliant transport.

Our in-house Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) and documented SOPs ensure every step, from container selection to final treatment, meets EU and Irish requirements, giving you a single accountable partner and fewer admin headaches.

Our Waste Handling Services

We support you with European Waste Catalogue (EWC) coding, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) review, and packing groups under ADR, as well as these core services:

• Certified disposal and recycling with full traceability
• National coverage with ADR/Hazchem-trained drivers
• UN-certified packaging options – drums, containers, sharps bins
• Collection and safe transport of chemical, pharmaceutical and lab waste
• ISO 9001:2015 processes and documentation (certificates of destruction)

We also prepare consignment paperwork, manifests and weighbridge tickets where applicable, so audits run smoothly and your compliance file is complete.

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

You benefit from a process aligned to ADR for road transport and REACH obligations for substance information.

We maintain chain-of-custody records, batch/lot traceability where relevant, and retain certificates of destruction from licensed treatment facilities.

Our team advises on storage time limits, secondary containment, and emergency response equipment, helping you meet EPA expectations and internal EHS standards.

What We Commonly Collect

• Solvent and mixed organic waste (e.g., ethanol solutions, acetone residues)
• Acids/alkalis, oxidisers, and laboratory reagents in smalls or bulk
• Chromatography solvents and aqueous fractions from LC/GC workflows
• Toxic and infectious lab wastes (non-clinical),sharps in UN-approved bins
• Out-of-date kits, standards and unopened chemicals for compliant disposal
• Mercury devices, batteries, waste oils and fluorescent tubes (as permitted)

Collection Process: Step-by-Step

1. Pre-collection survey: We confirm waste types, volumes, hazards and packaging needs.
2. On-site preparation: We supply compatible UN-certified containers, labels and segregation guidance.
3. Packing and listing: We prepare detailed inventories with EWC codes and hazard classes.
4. ADR transport: Trained drivers collect on agreed dates, using spill-ready vehicles and equipment.
5. Treatment and certification: Waste is transferred to licensed facilities for recovery or disposal, with full documentation issued for your records.

Packaging & Labelling Support

Selecting the correct drum, jerrican or salvage overpack is essential. We advise on compatibility, fill limits, venting where required, and apply compliant hazard and shipping labels. For unknowns, we can arrange identification and safe neutralisation routes to minimise risk and cost.

On-Site Services & Training

For schools, universities, and GMP sites, we offer lab-pack services, chemical cupboard audits, signage updates, and toolbox talks on segregation, spill prevention and emergency response. This reduces incidents, prevents incompatible mixing, and ensures your team handles waste confidently and safely.

Sustainability & Cost Control

Where feasible, we prioritise recovery and energy-from-waste over landfill, consolidating compatible streams to reduce movements and carbon impact. We’ll highlight reuse options (e.g., drum take-back where available) and propose schedule optimisations that cut total cost without compromising compliance.

Let’s Simplify Your Chemical Waste Management

From lab clear-outs to ongoing collections, Ocon’s certified team manages your chemical waste safely, efficiently, and with complete documentation.

Contact us today to arrange a site assessment and discover how our waste management services can help you stay compliant, audit-ready, and worry-free.

FAQs

Safety Reminder

Always store hazardous waste in compatible, closed containers with clear labels. Segregate acids from bases, oxidisers from organics, and keep spill kits and secondary containment in place. Follow your site risk assessments and SDS guidance.

Let’s Create a Compliant Waste Plan

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