We clear the spoil from every excavation we dig. Registered upper-tier waste carrier, in-house grab lorry and tipper fleet, licensed disposal, aggregate recycling where possible, and a full Waste Transfer Note pack on every job.
Every load follows a clear, auditable sequence. Here is exactly what happens at each stage.
Every excavation produces a mix of materials: topsoil, sub-base stone, tarmac, clay, concrete, and occasionally contaminated spoil. We classify on site using WM3 guidance, segregate inert from non-inert and any hazardous streams, and confirm the receiving facility before collection. Clean inert material is routed to recycling; non-inert and hazardous streams go to the correct licensed disposal class. Segregating at source rather than at the tip dramatically reduces disposal cost, because mixed loads are charged at the highest-class rate in the load. Early classification also protects the programme: if a stream is identified as hazardous, we arrange the correct consignment note and booked tip slot rather than finding out at the weighbridge.
Our own grab lorries and 8-wheel tippers remove spoil from site with minimal footprint. Grab lorries are ideal for tight residential access where skips can't reach, and for loading spoil directly from the excavation without double-handling. 8-wheel tippers are the workhorse for larger volumes, typically 16 to 20 tonnes per load. For sites with truly restricted access we also run a 6-wheel grab. All drivers hold Street Works cards where works are on the public highway and are TFL FORS Silver compliant, which matters on London and major-city projects where FORS is a contract requirement. Because the fleet is ours, collection windows are reliable and booked around your excavation rate rather than a third-party haulier's schedule.
Inert spoil is taken to Environment Agency permitted inert recycling facilities. Recycled aggregate 6F2 and Type 1 are produced for return to the market where feasible, reducing embodied carbon on the wider construction economy. Non-inert and hazardous waste is taken to the appropriate permitted disposal facility with the correct EWC code on the transfer note. We only use facilities whose Waste Acceptance Criteria and environmental permits cover the class of waste being delivered, and we confirm acceptance before each load where the material is anything other than clean inert. This matters because delivering a load to a facility whose permit doesn't cover it exposes the producer (you) to enforcement action even if the carrier made the mistake. Routing is part of duty of care, not an afterthought.
Every load is accompanied by a Waste Transfer Note (or, for hazardous, a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note) bearing our EA upper-tier carrier registration, the producer (client), the receiving facility, waste description, EWC code, and quantities. The client receives a full WTN pack on completion for retention under Section 34 Environmental Protection Act 1990. Non-hazardous notes must be retained for two years by both parties; hazardous consignment notes must be retained for three. We keep our copies for the full statutory period and store them against the job reference so they can be re-issued on request years later if your file has been lost. If your project is audited by a client, a funder, or a regulator, the paperwork is ready and correct the first time.
Every load we collect leaves site with a Waste Transfer Note and goes to an EA permitted facility. These are real USP projects, not stock photos.
The critical parameters that govern every muck away and spoil removal load we move.
End-to-end muck away capability from a single registered waste carrier.
Every load we move meets the highest industry standards. Worker safety, public safety, environmental responsibility, and project compliance from pickup to weighbridge.
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I contacted USP and within minutes had a chat with Justin who described exactly how the job would be done and provided a comprehensive quote including labour and materials and was able to start the work in just 7 days. Justin and his team were brilliant and did an amazing job. I can highly recommend USP.
Jack and Joel were absolutely amazing this morning and really put themselves out to dig a hole without having to dig another hole in my drive. More work for them but one happy customer.
From the initial quote through to work completion, Justin and his work partner were a mix of professional, knowledgeable, good-humoured, and clear in all explained (I felt an instant ease to agree to the work). The work itself was excellent and they left the place immaculate!
George and Jack come out today to move a gas meter. It wasn't a straightforward job, but they both took time to talk me through what they were doing and what the next steps are. Very friendly and polite and thought about the needs of our family.
Jack and George are great.
Bang on time, completed the work perfectly, no issues. Left the meter really neatly finished. Jack and Joel were very courteous and did a great job.
George and Jack turned up and did a first class job, very friendly and professional. Great job lads.
Jack and Joel were brilliant. Very polite, worked to my highest expectations. Left the area as clean and tidy, as was possible. And explained every step of the process to me, answering any questions I had.
Fantastic work from Jack and Johl.
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