With extensive hazardous waste expertise, Veolia has the capabilities to collect and dispose of AFFF for the UK defence sector. Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) has long been used for tackling flammable liquid fires, especially in high-risk industrial environments, including the UK defence sector. However, since July 2025, AFFF containing perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) – a type of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), has been banned by the UK Government due to the damage that studies suggest it may cause to both the environment and human health. AFFF is commonly used as a firefighting foam and has been used for a…
