MCQUILLAN ENVIRONMENTAL
McQuillan Environmental is one of Northern Irelands leading waste management companies, providing recycling and hazardous waste management to the region’s leading companies throughout GB & ROI. We are a multi-site waste and resource management organisation serving all industrial and public sectors including hospitality, retail, manufacturing, construction and pharmaceutical to meet their sustainability and legislative commitments. We ensure that Sustainability is at the core of our waste management practices and as we move into the Circular Economy, we offer tailored solutions to support all our customer’s Corporate Social Responsibility requirements.
We operate one of Ireland’s most advanced Hazardous Waste Management facilities with a chemist managed hazardous waste transfer station, bespoke chemical treatment facility, soil treatment plant and UKAS Accredited Laboratory. In addition, we operate a fully permitted and licenced Material Recovery Facility with a specialised fleet of environmentally friendly collection vehicles and waste receptacles to meet all demands for good recycling practices.
How we can help
Hazardous Waste
Our Hazardous Waste Management facilities in Antrim include an on-site chemist managed hazardous waste transfer station, a bespoke chemical treatment facility and a soil treatment plant with collection vehicles and tanker services ensuring full service is delivered for all waste streams.
- Hazardous Waste Collections
- Bulk Liquid Collection & Treatment
- Soil Treatment and Remediation Services
- Emergency Response & Industrial Cleaning
- Laboratory Chemical Packing Service
Hazardous Waste Collections
Whether you’re a small company or a blue-chip multi-site operation, the disposal of difficult or hazardous waste can present a real challenge.
Having provided hassle-free waste collection, treatment and recovery solutions for over 20 years, McQuillan Environmental can offer Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) trained chemists to provide correct waste codes, recommend correct packaging/storage, transportation and arrange for hazardous waste consignment note for each waste movement.
With our 100% self-delivered collection service, we can provide a service that’s tailored to your exact needs. Our Technical Support Team will assess every consignment to ensure each load complies fully with legislation.
Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes
As a legal requirement, the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) requires all hazardous waste movements to be accompanied by a hazardous waste consignment note (including movements of Acids, Bases, Asbestos, Heating Oil Tanks, Paints, Adhesives, Chemicals etc.) Three days of pre-notification must be provided to the NIEA before any hazardous waste movement.
McQuillan Environmental will liaise with the NIEA to raise the required consignment note and provide copies to all parties – Waste Producer, Disposal/Treatment Facility, Transport Provider and the NIEA. The consignment note will display details of the waste producer, the type and volume of waste moved, disposal/treatment facility, haulier and all permit/licence numbers.
Bulk Liquid Collection & Treatment
Our chemical treatment facility has been developed with state-of-the-art technologies. The treatment of hazardous waste at our sites can involve changing the physical, chemical or biological characteristics of waste.
We can provide a collection service with the use of rigid, articulated or specialist DISAB vehicles for various waste chemicals and sludges.
Our treatment facility can accommodate:
- Acids & Alkalis
- Solvents
- Inks & washings
- Paints & sludges
- Process Waters & Coolants
- Hydrocarbon/Oil Contaminated waters
- Food & beverage by product/out of date products
- Trade Effluents
- HPLC Waste
- Pharmaceutical & Manufacturing Process Effluents
McQuillan Environmental is dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of waste through our innovative hazardous waste treatment and recovery processes. Our process chemists will complete research and development on each waste type to investigate all options for waste to be treated within our facility, preventing the requirement to transport waste further to GB or Europe where possible.
Soil Treatment, Remediation Services & Coal Tar Disposal
McQuillan Environmental has over 15 years experience providing remediation services ranging from large brownfield development sites to single domestic residences.
Our dedicated team of industry professionals guarantee to provide cost effective and sustainable approach to contaminated soils and Coal Tar.
Soil & Bitumen containing Coal Tar services include:
- Site Investigation and preparation
- Coring Asphalt
- PAK Testing
- Site works and excavation
- Ex-situ & In-situ treatment
- Groundwater treatment
- Haulage & Disposal
- Remediation of asbestos in soils
Our remediation team apply the necessary techniques to prevent the migration of contaminant in order to protect the environment and human health.
An initial desktop study including site history and geological details is followed by a site walkover and investigation. Boreholes and trial pits will then be drilled in order to obtain samples at various depths. Our team will use chemical analysis and investigate treatment options with the use of our UKAS Accredited Laboratory.
Detailed reports on findings, corrective action, lab results and risk assessments will be provided for all works. Our Final report will provide clarification and evidence on the removal of all contaminants.
24 Hour Emergency Response
McQuillan Environmental are Northern Irelands only DEFRA approved Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear (CBRN) Emergencies Contractor (Formerly the Government Decontamination Service). Providing expert advice and cover for chemical, biological and HazMat incidents.
Our team of experts will provide an urgent response to all hazardous waste incidents and are on hand 24/7. We cover all hazardous waste including leaking tanks, accidents on both highways and private sites. All spill response operations are carried out by trained personnel and subject to specific risk assessments.
Vehicles, equipment and staff can be deployed minimising risk to the environment or human health.
Our technical chemists are available to attend to liaise with site representatives or authorities.
All legal waste transfer notes are provided to ensure compliance.
Industrial Services
McQuillan Environmental specialist industrial services unit is a market leader in providing industrial cleaning to commercial and industrial clients. Our services include;
- Tank Cleaning
- Confined Space Entry
- Interceptor Cleaning
- Grease Traps
- DISAB Vacuum Tanker
- Shutdown & Maintenance Cleaning
- Sump Cleaning
- Chemical Tank Decon
Our Industrial Services team will arrange for an initial site visit followed by a decon/cleaning proposal accompanied by RAMS/Risk Assessments. All PPE and equipment are provided to ensure the safety of both our clients and staff.
The fleet of tanker units is suitable for cleaning various vessels including Acids and Bases Tanks, Oil/Waters Separators, Trade Effluents, Heavy Fuel Oils, Spray booths, Pharmaceutical Trials, Carbon Pellets, Dusts and Oil Sludges.
All equipment such as breathing apparatus, chemical suits, escape sets, gas detectors and support vehicles will be provided.
Laboratory Chemical Packing Service
Chemical packaging service is available for all clearance purposes. Our mobile chemists segregate, package and label all chemicals to a standard suitable for transportation and final treatment.
Our Chemists are experts in the identification and classification of unknown chemicals. Unlabelled or unknown chemicals will be sampled and analysed within the McQuillan Environmental’s UKAS Accredited Laboratory. Following WM3 Guidance our chemists will assess the results and assign the correct waste classification. Our team can then provide the best available practice for packaging, storage and treatment of the chemical.
Our clients include:
- School & University laboratory chemicals
- Site clearances for development
- Mechanical & Utility providers
- Automotive Industry
- Pharmaceutical & chemical manufacturing industry
Skiphire and Recycling
McQuillan Environmental provides recycling and general waste collection services including processing of all waste arisings for businesses throughout Northern Ireland.
Reducing disposal costs and increasing the amount of waste you are able to recycle couldn’t be easier. McQuillan Environmental offer simple and practical waste segregation systems for recycling a variety of different materials.
Comprehensive free of charge waste audits with no obligation to commit can be provided by our experienced sales team. After the initial audit to assess waste streams and identify opportunities to improve recycling, we will deliver the required containers to your site. A collection schedule will then be set up according to your needs.
- Skips
- Commercial Bins
- Single Stream Collections
- Total Waste Management & Site Services
- Material Recovery Facility
- Confidential Shredding
Skips
We offer compliant, cost effective, reliable service and recycling focused waste management solutions that are tailored to your requirements.
Open or Enclosed Rear End Loading Skips 12yd & 14yd
Suitable for multi lift mobile collection services, easy to load and empty including containers that never leave the site and available for continual use. It is an excellent cost-effective solution for the management of everyday dry mixed recycling and general commercial industrial waste. Incorporating lockable lids if required they are available in 12 & 14yrd.
Rear End Loader (REL) skip hire is a perfect solution for reducing your waste disposal costs for compactable waste such as paper, cardboard, plastic and general medium to lightweight commercial waste. We offer flexible daily, weekly or fortnightly collections, scheduled to suit your needs.
A rear end loader bin can be used to store:
- General light commercial industrial waste types
- Single stream fibre & plastics
- Mixed dry recycling waste types from warehouse, factories, and offices
- Industrial Waste
General Skip Hire – 8yd, 12yd & 14yd
Our skips are ideal for large, heavy, bulky waste from all types of projects and waste removal needs such as construction work, shop fitting or building clearances and household DIY projects
Open Roll / on Off 20yd, 30yd, 35yd, 40yd
Roll on/off are the largest skips available, these are and ideal solution for the disposal and recycling of bulky waste, including mixed dry recycling, mixed municipal waste and construction and demolition type waste.
Commercial Bins
240lt, 660lt, 1100lt
Our full range of commercial bins ensure that we can accommodate the removal of any waste arising from your site.
Mixed Dry Recycling and General Waste collections are a practical solution for managing waste generated in the workplace.
Food Waste
As per the food waste regulations 2015 businesses producing greater than 5kg of food waste per week, to secure the separate collection of that waste. We can provide a range of solutions in helping you manage your food waste appropriately.
Glass Recycling
We provide waste glass recycling collection for businesses that produce bottles and jars. Our glass collections are made in conjunction with our general or recycling services using our multi chamber vehicle. We provide 120ltr and 240ltr wheelie bins with collections scheduled to suit your requirements.
We can supply and label Commercial Bins for various waste streams examples of which are listed below:
- General light commercial industrial waste types
- Mixed dry recycling – Cardboard, Paper & Plastics
- Single stream fibre & plastics
- Food
- Green Compostable Waste
- Glass
Single Stream Waste Paper & Plastic Recycling Collection / Processing
McQuillan Environmental work with a large number of packaging producers, food manufactures, and printers. We provide collection and processing of single stream commodities for businesses producing a large volume of recycling materials. Our experienced team will ensure we can maximise the value derived from your waste and help off-set costs by reselling recycling materials on global markets.
We can offer rebates on the below commodities:
- Newspapers & Magazines
- Sorted Office Waste white paper
- OCC
- Multigrade Printers
- PS – Polystyrene tubs, trays, cup lids
- PET – Polyethylene Terephthalate Soft drinks bottles
- Coloured Light Letter coloured and lightly printed office paper
- Light Print & Heavy Print Scan used in production of packaging
- PP – Polypropylene supermarket trays, crates, and food industry buckets etc
- LDPE – Low Density Polyethylene Shrink wrap, Clear or Coloured plastic wrap
- HDPE – High Density Polyethylene i.e., Milk bottles
Plastics continue to present challenges for companies who need to improve their recycling. We have the capability to handle multiple plastic types including clear or coloured polythene, plastic buckets used in the food industry waste or trademarked reels. The use of onsite baling equipment for bulk film like LDPE can help increase commodity value while also saving space.
Material Recovery Facility
McQuillan Environmental operate a state-of-the-art Material Recovery Facility (MRF) outside Belfast. At the MRF we segregate a wide range of materials for both local authority and commercial clients across Northern Ireland. Once the materials have been processed and separated it is baled and sent on to a variety of end users to create new products. The facility also allows us to remove any non-recyclable residual waste which can then be sent to Energy from waste facilities where it is used to generate renewable electricity.
Processing mixed materials through a facility such as this ensures we can deliver a high-quality recycling product to reprocessors and manufacturers, reducing the reliance on raw materials and helping to deliver value for our customers. This facility also allows us to have complete control over the waste we handle and ensure that we can meet our client’s compliance needs.
Total Waste Management Solutions & Site Services
We provide TWM specialising in a tailored site services for large producers of waste including manufacturers and public bodies. We manage all aspects of waste enabling you to focus on the running of your business. Our on-site teams will look after every aspect of waste from bailing, logistics, paperwork and maintenance. Whatever your business needs we offer a full practical, environmental and cost-effective solutions. Offering an in-house service for both hazardous and non-hazardous waste solutions.
Our services include:
- On-site labour
- Logistics
- Response services
- Audits
- Equipment Supply and Maintenance
- Contract Management
- Reporting & Compliance
- Waste Prevention and Segregation
- Reduced Carbon Footprint
Our TWM service ensures that your waste management takes place seamlessly in the background and focus remains on business activities. Please contact our sales team today for further information.
Analytical Services
McQuillan Environmental’s UKAS 17025 accredited laboratory provides testing, monitoring and waste consultancy services to a wide range of industrial companies, environmental consultants, contractors, retailers and government authorities throughout Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and UK. Our services comprise testing of waste water, trade effluents, groundwater, surface water, landfill leachate, soil, waste and other products to assess their quality, impact on the environment and waste classification.
- UKAS Accredited Laboratory Testing Services
- Soil and Waste Analysis
- Water Chemistry
- Sampling & Courier Service
Technical Guidance
With over 20 years chemical testing and analysis experience our team can provide technical guidance and assist with all enquiries to virtually any industry from chemical manufacturing, dyes and detergents, automotive, pharmaceutical, waste industry, water utilities or permit requirements.
Courier Service
Reliable inhouse courier service covering all Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, Bottle/Container Delivery and sample collection. Our collection service is provided 7 days per week and can be scheduled to meet our clients need.
Maintaining an inhouse courier service enables McQuillan Environmental to keep full control of packaging and temperature control of sample during transit.
Sample & Collection Service
Technical chemists can provide a range of sampling services including spot/grab samples or with the use of autosamplers providing composite samples, including 28-day sampling and testing for the specification for small waste water treatment works for adoption by NI Water.
Our collection services are completed in-house without any reliance on third party couriers. This allows us to keep full control of sample storage, transport and holding temperatures.
Sampling services include:
- Landfill Monitoring
- Trade Effluent Discharge Consent
- Wastewater/Treated & Untreated Sewage Treatment Works Monitoring
- Waste Management.
Soil and Waste Analysis
Determination of contaminants: Heavy Metals, Hydrocarbons, Asbestos, Polluted Sites and soil, Sediments & Sludges, Remediation Industry. Waste classification Analysis requirements, Classification of Waste as per WM3 Guidance, Determination of waste codes and disposal methods, Landfill Acceptance, Treatment & Recovery Processes.
Services include:
Sampling – Our team will arrange for trial pits or boreholes to be installed in order to receive samples representative of the contaminated site. Drilling equipment or manual augers will be used to obtain various sample depths.
Analysis – Samples will be analysed within McQuillan Environmental Laboratory. Contaminated soil testing may include methods such as TPH CWH, PAH 17, Asbestos Identification, pH, Heavy metals, PCB and Organic Carbons.
Reports – Results will be assessed as per WM3 Guidance, our team will provide interpretation on results to determine waste classification.
Coal Tar Analysis & Waste Classification
PAK Testing & Chemical Analysis on Asphalt Cores
Our laboratory will complete an initial PAK Test on each Asphalt Core, the PAK Test detects presence of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons among tar in asphalt products, a detection of PAH will indicate the presence of Coal Tar and potential hazardous classification for disposal.
Further chemical analysis (PAH17 & TPH CWG) will then be carried out to confirm if above or below hazardous thresholds.
Our technical assessment team will complete a waste classification report to indicate where the bitumen is positive for Coal Tar presence and the correct waste classification for disposal.
Water Chemistry
McQuillan Environmental are Northern Irelands leading independent laboratory providing UKAS accredited analysis. Accreditation includes the below matrices:
- Groundwaters
- Surface Waters
- Landfill Leachates
- Trade Effluents
- Wastewaters (Treated & Untreated Sewage)
- Soils
Our laboratory has been specifically designed to meet the analytical needs of our clients. Our method range is continuously expanding to provide additional services.
We provide analysis for:
- Discharge Consents
- Groundwater Regulations
- Landfill Regulations
- Water Utilities
- Site Investigations
- Wastewater Treatment
Small Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) for Adoption by Northern Ireland Water
New housing developments may have the requirement to install a small scale wastewater treatment plant for treatment of sewage discharge. The treatment plant remains the responsibility of the developer until full evidence of functionality and compliance with discharge consent limits. Once this has been proved NI Water will adopt the system to their grid.
The developer must complete a number of phases of sampling and analysis including, monthly grab samples and 28 Day Composite Sampling & Analysis.
The 28 Day testing phase includes the use of composite autosamplers, McQuillan Environmental will arrange for all sampling equipment and daily sample collections.
Testing of the inlet and outlet wastewater samples will then be completed in McQuillan Environmental UKAS Accredited Laboratory, results then reported to the developer.
Landfill – Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations
To remain compliant with PPC Permit Regulations Landfill Operators must test their surface water, groundwater, landfill leachate, dust and gases. McQuillan Environmental offer a full range of services including sampling, analysis and reporting of results. McQuillan Environmental complete analysis for over 20 landfill sites across Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland.
The groundwaters, surface waters and landfill leachate samples are sent to our UKAS Accredited Laboratory for analysis to establish any hazardous substances which may leak into nearby aquifers, wells or domestic water supplies.
Our clients include, Pharmaceuticals, Utilities, Environmental Consultants, Industrial Processes, Manufacturing, Food Industry, Sewage Treatment and Waste Management.
Our team can also provide a premium service where we can accommodate your requirements should you need the samples returned within a specified timeframe.
INERT LANdFILL
McQuillan Companies operates and manages Whitehill Inert Landfill located on the outskirts of Belfast. The site is a fully licensed and operates under a PPC permit (P0410/12A/V1).
- Construction and demolition wastes
- Concrete, bricks, glass and ceramic tiles
- Soil and Clay
- Stone
McQuillan Companies operates and manages Whitehill Inert Landfill located on the outskirts of Belfast. The site is a fully licensed and operates under a PPC permit (P0410/12A/V1).
Accepted material includes:
- Construction and demolition wastes
- Concrete, bricks, glass and ceramic tiles
- Soil and Clay
- Stone
For more information on EWC codes or a specific type of waste please contact our commercial department for more information.
Whitehill has the capacity to accept over 1 million tonnes of inert material. The close proximity to the greater Belfast area means, along with our other waste management services, McQuillan Environmental can offer total waste management solutions to all of its customer base.
In order to ensure the highest level of environmental compliance, all material entering the site will be subject to visual and or analytical testing to ensure the integrity of the waste. In line with our permit requirements, we carry out essential environmental testing of surface water points, boreholes and dust on a regular basis, this is all completed under the guidance of Northern Ireland Environment Agency.
To ensure the natural landscape and biodiversity in protected, McQuillan Companies is proud to work in collaboration with Belfast Hill Partnership, to ensure biodiversity and species management protected at all times. When the landfill has reached maximum capacity, the area will be landscaped and restored to complement the natural landscape of the Belfast Hills. As a part of our restoration phase plan, Whitehill will seamlessly blend into the rolling hills once again, with an abundance of wild and native flora and fauna planted on the site.
If you would like to find out more about our inert landfill you can contact us using the form below or call us on 028 9266 8831.
