UK Ports and Shipping

The Scale of the Industry

Being the second largest port industry in Europe, the UK handles approximately 500 million tonnes of freight annually, as well as over 60 million international and domestic passenger journeys.

The UK ports sector is also estimated to employ around 101,000 people directly. The sheer scale of the industry makes a proper waste disposal stream absolutely imperative.

Tackling the Challenges

As gateways for cargo and ships from around the world, UK ports must handle a variety of waste types generated by port activities, which is naturally challenging. Novus Environmental works with our customers to overcome these challenges with cost-effective, safe, and sustainable solutions that are tailored to suit your needs.

Compliance and Sustainability

As members of the British Ports Association, we understand that regulatory compliance and sustainability are fundamental to an effective and efficient waste management solution.

Who We Work With

We provide waste disposal services to several UK ports and work closely with Port Health, UK Border Force, Trading Standards, HMRC, APHA, the Environment Agency, and Marine Management, as well as multiple shipping agencies, freight forwarders, and logistics companies throughout the UK and overseas.

Our Waste Management Solutions

Novus Environmental offers complete waste management solutions covering ports and their customers alike. We provide the following waste collection and disposal solutions:

• International catering waste collection and disposal
• General waste collection and disposal
• Mixed dry recycling collection and disposal
• Cargo residue collection and disposal (freight disposal/cargo disposal)
• Ship-generated sewage collection and disposal
• Oily mixture and oil waste collection and disposal
• Noxious liquid substances collection and disposal
• Rejected products collection and disposal
• Seized goods collection and disposal

• Expired stock collection and disposal
• Counterfeit goods collection and disposal
• Unsafe product collection and disposal
• Abandoned stock collection and disposal
• Unclaimed stock collection and disposal
• Products unfit for human consumption collection and disposal
• Returned products/goods collection and disposal
• E-waste collection and disposal
• Dangerous goods collection and disposal (hazardous)

IMO Guidelines

Novus Environmental ensures strict adherence to guidelines from the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) for ships and ports. So, whether you’ve been searching for “e-waste disposal near me” or “local cargo residue collection”, Novus Environmental has got you covered. With our help, you can rest assured that your waste will be collected regularly and disposed of in a completely safe and compliant fashion.

Novus is fully insured, compliant, and accredited.