Effluent and Waste Management Solutions
Trade Effluent Services Ltd is an independent waste management company operating throughout North England and Wales. We are registered waste carriers with the Environment Agency and offer recycling, treatment and disposal services for both non-hazardous and hazardous wastes.
We are committed to providing our customers with simple, cost effective waste management solutions, whilst striving to protect the environment.
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“A credit to the industry they work within…”
Rated 4.2/5 stars on Google
Servicing the circular economy
Managing trade effluent, sludge and industrial waste — from tankering and treatment to dewatering, recovery and reuse.
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Trade Effluent & Sludge Tankering
We provide scheduled and reactive tanker collections for trade effluent, process wastewater, sludge, slurry and other liquid wastes. Supporting a regular collection programme, support during an ETP breakdown, or sludge removal project.
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Deep Suction, Jet Vac & Industrial Cleaning
Our specialist deep-suction and combination jet-vac equipment is used to remove sludge, grit, sediment and other difficult materials from tanks, interceptors, sumps, drainage systems and process infrastructure.
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Lagoon, Tank & Digester Cleaning
Removing accumulated sludge from industrial tanks, lagoons and treatment infrastructure often requires more than a single piece of equipment.
TES can combine tankering, pumping, deep suction, high-pressure jetting, screening, dewatering and confined-space working to develop a solution around the conditions on site.
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Finding the Right Route for Your Waste
Not every sludge or effluent should go to the same destination.
Understanding the waste first allows us to identify an appropriate treatment, recycling, recovery or disposal option and the most suitable method of getting it there.
Latest and Greatest
Read our latest blog articles
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Interceptor Maintenance Standards and the Importance of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Why Interceptor Maintenance is Essential Drainage interceptors – often known as oil separators, grease traps, or silt traps – play a vital role in protecting the environment. They capture oils, grease, fuel residues, and other contaminants before they can pollute watercourses or enter the sewer system. In 2025, UK regulators and water companies are placing…
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Sludge Problems on Site? How Mobile Dewatering Can Save You Time, Space and Money
💬 Struggling with Sludge? You’re Not Alone Whether it’s a balancing tank, interceptor, or lagoon, sludge build-up is one of the most common—and costly—issues on commercial and industrial sites. Thick, settled waste takes up space, limits capacity, causes odours, and drives up removal costs. But here’s the good news: you don’t need to keep throwing…
Capable and Compliant
Safe working and environmental compliance sit at the centre of the services we provide.
Our team works across operational industrial environments where planning, documentation, competent operators and the right equipment are every bit as important as getting the waste removed.
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“Their staff, along with their vehicles, are always clean and smartly turned out.”
Rated 4.2/5 stars on Google
Contact us
We’re ready to help find a solution for your waste, with our transport and disposal services.