A Short Guide to Factory Clearance

The world moves on. Much as it may be sad to see an old factory that was once buzzing with life and teaming with busy workers, it is perhaps even more sad to see a potentially lucrative site going unused and falling into disrepair.

Re-Purposing – the First Step

The first and perhaps most important step when re-purposing an old factory site is the clearance process. Depending on the size and age of the factory and the equipment, and the materials involved, this can range from relatively straightforward to extremely hazardous.

What’s more, if the process is well-managed, then old works buildings can yield a treasure trove of recyclables, and possibly original features that can be incorporated into the new building design.

Professional Help and Advice

Even if you have a team of workers ready and able to assist in this process, professional help and advice in these matters is invaluable. It is, of course, possible to deal with multiple contractors for waste, haulage and so on.

However, it is well worth considering using one contractor who is experienced with dealing with the entire process. At GLJ recycling, we can offer advice, if that’s all you need, but we can also manage the entire clearance project for you.

Compliance, Compliance, Compliance

There is a whole host of regulations regarding the disposal of and recycling of waste in the UK, and at GLJ we are more than accustomed to sailing through these potentially treacherous waters.

There is no substitute for experience, and we have cleared factory sites as large and hazardous as power stations, chemicals works right down to relatively straightforward warehouse clearance. We know the pitfalls in the legislation, and how to plan a project that is 100% compliant.

Safety

Put simply, this should be the number one concern for anyone tackling the factory clearance process, and at GLJ we are proud to say that we have an exemplary safety record. A family-run business, with three generations of scrap and recycling knowledge to draw on, we can literally say that we’ve seen it all.

Of course, sometimes accidents happen, and at GLJ we are committed to ensuring that all safety parameters are not just met but exceeded, at every part of the clearance process.

Timing is Everything

With a fully trained workforce, recycling facilities, haulage, safety and compliance all taken care of, we are able to offer a service that runs on time, every time. We have enough experience to know when a project is going to take extra effort, and we collaborate closely with our customers to ensure that they are always informed and up to date about the progress of a given clearance.

In short, we are your one-stop-shop for factory clearance. Frankly, we’re very good at it, and we don’t mind letting you know!