Liquid Waste Disposal
& Tanker Jetting
Licensed liquid waste removal and high-performance tanker jetting for commercial and industrial sites throughout the UK
Comprehensive Liquid Waste Removal & Tanker Jetting
Accumulated debris, fats, silt, and liquid waste in drainage pipes, manholes, and storage tanks can cause serious operational problems on commercial and industrial sites — from reduced drainage capacity and persistent blockages through to environmental compliance failures. Drain Alert provides a complete liquid waste disposal and tanker jetting service, combining high-performance tanker equipment with the correct waste carrier licensing and documentation to ensure every job is completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with waste regulations.
As licensed waste disposal carriers, we collect, transport, and dispose of all liquid waste at an approved facility — and handle all the associated paperwork, so you do not have to. Whether you need a one-off tank or manhole clean, a full site clear-out, or a scheduled maintenance programme, our team is equipped to deliver.
What Our Tankers Can Remove
Our high-performance tanker jetting vehicles are capable of removing a wide range of liquid and semi-solid waste from commercial and industrial drainage infrastructure, including:
- Accumulated silt and debris: Build-up of grit, sediment, and general debris in drainage pipes, inspection chambers, and manholes that reduces flow capacity over time
- Fats, oils, and grease (FOG): Solidified and semi-liquid FOG accumulations in drainage pipework, interceptors, and collection chambers — common in commercial kitchens, food production, and processing environments
- Industrial process waste: Liquid and semi-solid waste arising from manufacturing, processing, and industrial operations that requires specialist collection and licensed disposal
- Tanker emptying — storage and collection tanks: Emptying of liquid waste storage tanks, interceptors, and collection vessels on commercial and industrial sites
- Manhole and inspection chamber cleaning: Full clean-out of manholes and inspection chambers, removing accumulated deposits and restoring full access and flow capacity
- Full site drainage cleans: Where multiple assets require attention, we can mobilise our tanker fleet to carry out a comprehensive clean of your entire site drainage network in a single visit
How Our Tanker Jetting Service Works
Our tanker jetting process combines high-pressure water jetting with simultaneous vacuum extraction — allowing us to blast away accumulated deposits and remove the resulting debris and liquid waste in a single, efficient operation.
- High-pressure jetting: Our tanker units deploy high-pressure water jets to dislodge and break up accumulated debris, FOG, silt, and deposits from the internal walls of pipes, chambers, and tanks
- Simultaneous vacuum extraction: As material is dislodged, our vacuum system removes it from the drainage infrastructure in real time — leaving pipes, chambers, and tanks thoroughly cleaned in a single pass
- Waste containment and transport: All recovered liquid and solid waste is safely contained within our tanker for transport to an approved waste disposal facility — with no risk of spillage or uncontrolled discharge on your site
- Licensed disposal at approved centres: We dispose of all waste at Environment Agency approved facilities, in full compliance with the relevant waste regulations and environmental legislation
- Documentation and compliance paperwork: We complete all required waste transfer notes and consignment documentation, providing you with a clear paper trail that demonstrates your site’s regulatory compliance
Licensed, Documented, and Fully Compliant
Liquid waste — including silt, FOG, industrial effluent, and the contents of interceptors and storage tanks — is classified as controlled waste under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Its collection, transport, and disposal must only be carried out by a registered waste carrier, and must be accompanied by the correct documentation.
Drain Alert is a licensed waste carrier, authorised to collect and transport controlled liquid waste to approved disposal facilities. We handle all compliance documentation as a standard part of our service, including:
- Waste transfer notes: Issued for every collection, providing a documented record of the waste collected, its classification, and its disposal route
- Consignment notes: Required for hazardous liquid waste — we complete and retain the correct consignment documentation on your behalf
- Duty of care compliance: Under the Environmental Protection Act, businesses have a legal duty of care to ensure their waste is handled correctly. Using Drain Alert’s licensed service fulfils this obligation and protects your business from enforcement risk
Who Uses Our Liquid Waste Disposal Service?
Our liquid waste disposal and tanker jetting services are used by a wide range of commercial and industrial clients across the UK, including:
- Food manufacturing and processing facilities: High volumes of FOG and process waste requiring regular licensed removal and compliant disposal
- Commercial kitchens, restaurants, and hospitality venues: Grease interceptor emptying and FOG waste removal alongside our grease trap management service
- Industrial and manufacturing sites: Removal of process effluent, contaminated water, and liquid industrial waste from sumps, interceptors, and drainage systems
- Utilities and infrastructure operators: Full site drainage cleans and large-scale liquid waste removal from operational infrastructure
- Construction sites: Removal of accumulated surface water, silt, and process water from construction drainage systems and temporary settlement tanks
- Local authorities and public sector bodies: Highway drainage maintenance, gully emptying programmes, and infrastructure drainage cleans
- Facilities management companies: Planned liquid waste removal programmes across managed commercial estates and multi-site portfolios