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Recycling closed sources for British American Tobacco British American Tobacco (BAT) is the world's second largest international tobacco group, with quality brands sold in more than 180 global markets. Large inventory management for University of Birmingham “Approachable, thorough and professional service which met our high standards and expectations.” Safe Collection of waste items from Ministry of Defence Site “The Safeguard International team was superb”. Recycling Depleted Uranium for a civil engineering company Depleted Uranium (DU) is an important component in products that can be used in piling and ground improvement. Recycling complex WW II radium waste “The Environment Agency was delighted to see a solution to this awkward wastes inventory. It took some innovative thinking and a good project team work to complete it successfully”. Removal of Radioactive items for a London Hospital When the Hospital contacted Safeguard International it had a significant inventory of redundant items including closed sources and open waste to be removed as part of the UK Government’s Surplus Source Disposal Programme (SSDP). Disposal of Radioactive items for Northern Irish University Queen’s University had both solid and liquid waste and sealed sources that needed to be removed from the campus. Removing a complex liability for The Science Museum “Safeguard worked hard to ensure that our disposal went smoothly and efficiently from the start. The objects presented a range of challenges on both sides and Safeguard always found time to talk us through the processes and discuss the solutions with us to ensure that we complied with current Health and Safety and regulatory standards”. Disposal of redundant artefacts from Scotland “Safeguard International’s team were polite, interested and methodical in their work”. UK Regulator Safeguard International was asked to recover a number of sources that were housed in gauges located at a derelict chemical factory in the North East of England. Recycling Tritium for an Oil & Gas Company Safeguard International provided support to a waste broker working on behalf of one of the world’s major oil and gas companies. The company is committed to offering best practice in waste reduction techniques. |