Salon Waste Collection Services
Salons produce a wide range of waste every day – from hair clippings and foils to contaminated PPE and chemical products. Managing this waste responsibly is essential to protect your staff, your clients, and the environment. The beauty and salon industry is subject to strict regulations such as the Controlled Waste Regulations Act 2012 and Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005, which ensure that harmful or contaminated waste is handled safely and disposed of correctly.
At Waste Managed, we make salon waste disposal simple, safe, and compliant. Our experienced waste management team will work closely with you to identify the exact types of waste your salon produces and create a tailored collection schedule that fits seamlessly around your business. From on-site segregation and storage to transport and final disposal, we’ll ensure every step meets your Duty of Care obligations under UK law.
We’ll help you stay compliant, save time, and keep your salon running smoothly, all while supporting your sustainability goals.
Aesthetics Waste Management
Every salon is unique, with waste output depending on the treatments and services you offer. Whether you run a busy hair salon, nail studio, or beauty clinic, your waste management plan needs to reflect your day-to-day.
Typical types of salon waste include:
- Hairdressing waste – hair clippings, foil, dye tubes, and chemical-contaminated waste from colouring or bleaching.
- Beauty treatment waste – used cotton pads, waxing strips, gloves, applicators, and tissues contaminated with beauty products.
- Nail salon waste – acetone, nail polish, used files, disposable masks, and contaminated towels or wipes.
- Sharps and clinical waste – needles, microblading tools, or other items used for aesthetic or cosmetic treatments.
- PPE and cleaning waste – masks, gloves, disposable aprons, and wipes used to clean surfaces and equipment.
- General and recyclable waste – packaging, paper, plastics, and empty product containers.
We’ll help you set up dedicated bins and containers for different waste streams to minimise contamination and make recycling easier. This ensures your salon stays compliant with UK waste regulations and helps reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.
Salon Waste Disposal Services
Disposing of salon waste safely is a legal requirement as well as being a key part of maintaining your professional reputation and creating a cleaner, greener salon environment. Many items used in salons, such as chemicals, dyes, and disposable tools, can be harmful if they are not handled correctly.
At Waste Managed, we take care of:
- Chemical waste disposal – ensuring leftover dyes, acetone, or bleach are safely processed and never poured down drains.
- Clinical and sharps waste – securely collected and treated according to HSE and Environment Agency standards.
- Recycling services – helping you reduce your environmental footprint through responsible recycling of paper, plastics, and packaging.
- Regular and reliable collections – scheduled to suit your salon’s opening hours and waste volume.
We’ll also provide all the necessary compliance documents, including waste transfer notes and hazardous waste consignment notes, after each collection, so you have complete peace of mind that your waste is being handled properly.
By outsourcing your salon waste management to Waste Managed, you can focus on what you do best -delivering exceptional treatments and experiences for your clients – while we handle the rest.
