Trade waste

Business waste is any waste produced from commercial or trade activities. If you run a business, you are legally responsible for disposing of this waste correctly.

If you work from home, any waste from your work area counts as business waste.

Dispose of business or commercial waste on GOV.UK

You must not take business waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre. Doing so could lead to prosecution.

How to dispose of your waste

You must separate your waste into the following categories:

• glass, metal, and plastic
• cardboard and paper
• food waste (even small amounts)

There’s no minimum amount for food waste — all businesses must separate it.

These rules apply to:

• businesses
• charities
• public organisations (including schools, restaurants, leisure centres, offices and healthcare facilities)

Temporary exemption

Small businesses with fewer than 10 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees are exempt until 31 March 2027.

FTE is based on total hours worked. For example, if full-time is 40 hours a week and four employees each work 10 hours, that adds up to 1.0 FTE.

Simpler recycling: workplace recycling in England on GOV.UK

Collections

We offer a range of waste collection options to suit different types of businesses, at competitive rates.

Our wheeled containers:

• come in various sizes
• are durable and easy to use

Larger bins include lockable lids and brakes.

Wheeled containers are ideal for:

• larger businesses
• pubs, restaurants and food outlets
• businesses that produce wet or food waste

Costs

We charge based on the size of the bin and how often it's collected.

Unlike many private companies, we don't charge extra for container rental.

Request a trade waste quote

Contact us by email to request a trade waste quote or ask about trade waste services and containers.

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