Disposing of road sweeper and gully waste is a sensitive operation. With strict regulations in place, it’s essential that contractors, councils, and developers understand their responsibilities—and partner with a licensed provider to stay compliant.
At Sheehan Haulage and Plant Hire we manage the entire tipping and treatment process. Our Environment Agency-licensed Facility and registered waste carrier status (CBDU104696) ensure your waste is handled safely, professionally, and legally.
Here are the three key legal requirements for tipping road sweeper waste—and how we help you meet them.
1. Do Not Send Untreated Liquid Waste to Landfill
Under UK government regulations, untreated liquid waste—including wastewater and gully contents—must not be sent to landfill due to its mobile and polluting nature.
Sludge may be accepted under certain conditions, but only if it is properly dewatered and handled in line with Environment Agency guidance.
Reference: Recovery of Street Sweepings and Gully Emptying’s – Environment Agency, 2012 (Section B)
2. Tip Only at a Licensed and Permitted Site
At Sheehan Haulage and Plant Hire, we operate the Dix Pit Aggregate Recycling Facility, an Environment Agency-permitted site located 1km south-west of Stanton Harcourt, Oxfordshire.
Road sweeper waste must be disposed of at a facility with the correct permits. We are fully authorised to receive and treat both non-hazardous and hazardous waste.
Permitted EWC Waste Codes:
Non-Hazardous:
- 20 03 03 — Street cleaning residues
Hazardous:
- 19 02 05* — Sludges from physio/chemical treatment containing hazardous substances
- 13 05 01* — Solids from grit chambers and oil/water separators
- 13 05 02* — Sludges from oil/water separators
- 13 05 03* — Interceptor sludges
- 13 05 08* — Mixtures of wastes from grit chambers and oil/water separator
3. Use Only Licensed Waste Operators
Under the Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991, anyone producing or transporting waste is legally required to ensure it is handled, transported, and disposed of by licensed professionals.
If you are a haulier, contractor, or local authority, it is your responsibility to ensure that road sweeper waste is tipped at a fully licensed and permitted facility—such as ours at Dix Pit Aggregate Recycling Facility.
Sheehan Haulage and Plant Hire is a registered waste carrier, our registration number is CBDU104696 and this can be verified via the Environment Agency public register.
By tipping at our permitted facility, you meet your legal obligations under Duty of Care, benefit from full traceability and documentation, and avoid the risks associated with non-compliant disposal.
About the Dix Pit Facility
- Licensed for aggregate recovery of non-hazardous and hazardous waste
- Accepts up to 250,000 tonnes of waste per year, including:
- Construction and demolition waste
- Sludges from road sweeping and gully sucking
- Up to 24,500 tonnes of hazardous waste
- Equipped with crushing, screening and soil washing technology
- Produces:
- Coarse aggregates
- Fine sands
- Clay fractions
All recovered materials are tested in line with WRAP Quality Protocols, BS EN 13285, and Series 600 of the Highways Specification. This includes chemical analysis and engineering tests to ensure materials are fully certified for future use.
Turning Waste Into a Resource
We don’t just manage your waste—we recover value. Our sustainable processes support the circular economy, turning waste into certified, high-quality materials for reuse in construction and development.
Contact us today to discuss how we can help you meet your legal and environmental obligations—efficiently and responsibly.