Commercial waste - collection

The council offers a commercial waste collection service.

What is Duty of Care?

The Duty of Care is a law which says that businesses must take all reasonable steps to keep waste safe. Waste must be stored safely and securely and must not cause pollution to people or the environment. The waste must be packaged in suitable containers so that it cannot fall out, blow away or escape from the receptacle. It must be secured against unauthorised removal as far as is reasonably practical. Security should be sufficient to prevent the breaking open of containers and removal of waste by vandals, thieves, animals, accident or weather.

Businesses must ensure that the person removing the waste is either from a local authority or a licensed waste collection company. They will be authorised to remove waste and transport and dispose of it safely. The business must provide a written description of the waste to the person who removes it. This is known as a waste transfer note and must be completed by both persons involved in the transfer.

For further information on the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the legal observations of businesses under the Duty of Care regulations.

Does the Council provide a Commercial Waste collection Service?

The Council can provide a full range of waste collection and disposal services including:

• Refuse collection using a range of containers to suit every businesses need. We can issue sacks where bin storage may be a problem.
• Large wheeled containers with lockable lids.
• Removal of one off loads or items.

What is the cost for this service?

Business Rates do not cover the removal of waste from business premises. A commercial waste collection service can be from as little as £116 per year. Contact us for a competitive price.

What about recycling?

Unfortunately, we do not operate a commercial waste recycling service, but private sector companies may be able to help.

Waste Aware offer an online resource where you will be able to find a list of organisations that offer recycling options and solutions for businesses. Please use the link below to visit the Waste Aware website.

What will you collect?

We will collect almost anything that is not classified as hazardous. For more details about view our hazardous waste page.