Flexible & Local Commercial Waste Disposal

Our engine does provide quotes for one-off waste collection. The process works in a similar way, but you will not be agreeing to an ongoing waste collection contract.

Commercial waste services depend on the area of your business and the industry your business operates. More hazardous or ‘harder to handle’ waste may incur higher costs.

Recycling collection costs will also depend on where your business premises are.  Each quote is bespoke to your business waste management needs, but our aim is to help you save money without giving up a reliable service. We aim to make waste management simple.

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Prices typically range depending on your location, type of waste and amount of waste. However, as a rough guide, you can expect to pay the following: 

• Bin hire costs (£40-£140 per year) 
• Weekly collection costs (£140-£1,000 annually) 
• Landfill tax (around £98 per tonne) 
• Other fees include admin and licences (£175) - this includes a high-tier licence (£154) so it may be cheaper depending on your requirements. 

For a more accurate quote, you should get a quote from your local waste collection specialist here.

There is no way that we can answer this question without knowing more information about your business. Each business has unique waste management needs that can be quoted for by using our easy comparison engine.

If you can tell us a few details about the size of your business, the location of your premises, and the kind of waste that you produce, we'll link you up with the best local waste contractors in your area. 

Waste transfer notes are important documents received from your commercial waste management provider to show proof of the transfer of waste from your business to its final destination.

In short, yes. A waste transfer note is a legal document in the UK that tracks business waste from its original source to its final destination. You may be required to show evidence that you're handling commercial waste properly at some point and a waste transfer note will prove your obligations and duty of care have been met.

The obligation to complete a waste transfer note helps reduce fly-tipping and protects local recycling centres. Waste carriers must be licenced to handle business waste and provide valid waste transfer documentation. It is your duty of care to ensure you appoint a licenced waste management company.

These documents are crucial evidence that business waste has been handled safely and provide an audit trail should any issues arise.

There's no template that every waste management company must use, and this means that many providers have their own. However, the information they contain remains the same no matter who you choose as your business waste services provider.

Here's what you can expect to find on your waste transfer note:

• The name and licence details of your waste carrier
• The waste producer (your business)
• A description of the waste
• The amount/ weight of the waste
• The business waste location (pick-up point) and the date of collection
• Details of the business waste centre receiving the waste
• The European Waste Catalogue (EWC) code
• The SIC code for your business if applicable

All waste transfer documents must be signed by all parties involved.

The EWC is a list of waste descriptions divided into twenty main chapters. These chapters will have a two-digit code assigned to them between 01 and 20.

These chapters relate to different industries but some variations exist as some relate to materials and processes. Within these chapters, you will find a six-figure code for individual waste types.

In simple terms, an EWC code tracks what industry the waste is coming from and what type of waste is being disposed of.

There are several institutions that can request to see your waste transfer note. By law, you must have waste transfer notes for all your business waste collections and store them on file for 2 years.

Here are some controlled waste carriers and authorities that my request to see waste transfer notes:

• Your local council - waste enforcement officers
• Your waste management company
• Scrap metal merchants
• Skip hire companies

Hazardous waste has some extra responsibilities. When dealing with hazardous waste, the main duty of care attached to this is safety.

For anything considered harmful such as chemicals, WEEE, etc. - your business must receive a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note.

This is similar to a waste transfer note but has alternative documentation for hazardous waste. You must keep your Hazardous Waste Consignment Note on file for 3 years.

The waste transfer note covers all non-hazardous waste. This is slightly different from a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note as the added document required tracking controlled waste to a secure disposal site.

A standard waste transfer note will need to be kept for 2 years, and a consignment note for hazardous waste will need to be kept for 3 years.

This depends on how regularly your business waste is collected and what kinds of waste you produce.

Many businesses complete an annual waste transfer note when they switch to a new waste management provider to avoid the tedious task every week.

Commonly known as a waste season ticket, this will cover business waste collections of the same type for 12 months.

Any waste transfer that is different from your company’s usual output will need its own separate waste transfer note.

Yes. Your waste carrier must provide waste transfer notes for recycling waste as well as any general business rubbish.

Recycling waste must be stored safely and labelled to identify waste to avoid any cross-contamination before your registered waste carriers collect it.

When you're choosing your commercial waste disposal carrier, it is your responsibility to make sure they have all the relevant permits and licences to legally dispose of your waste. 

The first thing to check is that your waste management company of choice holds a registered waste carriers licence. These licences protect your businesses from any improper waste disposal that could come back to hurt your company's reputation or any fines. 

There are two tiers of waste carrier licences: 

• Lower tier licence - this is the licence you need if you decide to carry waste yourself. This lower tier was created for small construction or demolition waste for local builders. This is a free licence but it requires an application form to be filled out. You can find that here. It is important to apply for this licence if required as businesses are not allowed to use a household waste recycling centre. 
• High-tier licence - this is the business waste licence you need to look out for. This is for dedicated commercial waste disposal companies. 

A higher-tier business waste licence must be held and you should receive a hazardous waste transfer note. It is a legal responsibility to hold your waste transfer note on record for 3 years. You only need to hold transfer notes for normal waste for 2 years. 

Find out what is classed as hazardous waste here. 

Failing to take responsibility for your waste disposal could land you with some serious fines. Even if you have hired a company to manage your waste, it is your responsibility to ensure they have a valid waste carrier's licence as your duty of care. 

You are protected if your waste collection provider issues you a collection note and you have taken all reasonable steps to ensure they have met legal obligations whilst managing your waste. 

Fines of £300 or up to £5,000 prosecution penalties for breaching your business Duty of Care. Penalties of £400 on a fixed fine basis, or prosecution with unlimited penalties and up to five years in prison for illegally depositing business waste. 

Appointing a registered waste carrier who provides you with a waste transfer note ensures you have met your duty of care. 

Improper waste disposal impacts the environment and local communities. This licence exists to ensure waste produced by commercial activity is handled properly. This prevents local household waste recycling centres from being dominated by large amounts of business waste. 

Over the last few years, one of the main industries that have been under scrutiny by the Environment Agency is the monitoring of trade waste. The licence is in place to discourage fly-tipping and safe waste disposal. 

A waste carrier's licence costs £154 and lasts up to 3 years. A registration renewal costs £105 after that. Commercial waste carriers that fail to register risk fines of up to £5,000. 

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You may already be aware that you cannot dispose of commercial waste at any of your local recycling centres. Any waste that comes from commercial activity, even if your business is operating from your home. 

This includes any waste produced from construction, demolition, industry and agriculture. 

Every business in the UK has a legal duty of care to manage its waste properly until it is disposed of. In this guide, we’ll help you understand your responsibilities and how to safely dispose of different kinds of waste to ensure you avoid hefty fines. 

Yes. Here’s a breakdown of your legal responsibilities when disposing of your business waste: 

• You must keep waste to the minimum by using the prevent, reuse, recycle or recover waste model. 
• You must responsibly store waste until its safe disposal; this means storing it in a secure place, store in suitable containers with clear labels and using waterproof covers to prevent contamination. 
• You must check that your waste carrier is registered to dispose of waste.

You have a duty of care when disposing of hazardous waste which includes the way you produce and store waste and how you collect and transport waste. Waste is considered hazardous if it is one of the following: 

• Asbestos 
• Chemicals, including brake fluid and printing toner 
• Batteries 
• Solvents 
• Pesticides 
• Oils (all except edible) 
• Equipment containing substances 
• Hazardous waste containers 

You can find out if your waste is classified as hazardous here. 

Waste disposal professionals are trained and equipped to manage the regular collection of clinical waste. The collection of clinical waste involved colour-coded containers to safely separate it from other waste. 

These containers are colour-coded depending on the type of hazardous waste and stored securely until collection. Most hazardous waste will go through high-temperature incineration.  

Despite it being good business practice, there are also legal obligations that come alongside commercial waste collection. 

For starters, it is your responsibility to ensure that your chosen waste carrier is a licenced and insured waste management company. Any waste that is improperly disposed of can result in your business being fined under the Environment Protection Act 1990. 

Here are some other bits of legislation that can surround the waste your business produces: 

Duty Of Care 

Under the Environment Protection Act, there is a section that outlines a company's duty of care. This ensures that businesses make sure that any waste type is properly managed and stored safely to protect the environment and human health. 

Waste must be stored properly and safely, ensure that the waste disposal company is licenced, and complete a waste transfer note for all waste. 

What Is A Waste Transfer Note? 

This is a legal document that tracks your waste to its final destination. This ensures all waste is disposed of legally. You will need to keep records of all waste transfer notes for at least 2 years. Any hazardous waste will require you to keep records for 3 years. 

Good waste management companies will provide waste transfer notes and all documentation. 

We help people who need all kinds of construction and trade waste collection services. 

• Rubble removal services
• General waste removal services
• Glass waste removal services
• Hardcore material removal services
• General construction and demolition waste 
• Concrete waste 
• Building materials 
• Waste wood 

Our comparison engine will narrow down what services you need in a few seconds. To create the most tailored quote possible, we will ask you to answer some questions to identify the construction waste management services you require. The questions are clear, quick, and simple. 

If you are a new business owner, the chances are that waste is not the only thing on your mind. Are you also looking for water, energy, and connectivity services? You’ve come to the right place. 

We are the ultimate choice for new business owners. Not only can you get reliable construction and trade waste collections from us, but you can also secure all your other essential services. Tailored, affordable connectivity, water, and energy services are just around the corner!

Our experts have created comparison generators for each service. Gone are the days of settling for a big-name supplier. Our generator is unbiased, which means that you can get the best services possible, no matter how big the name is! 

Asbestos removal is considered dangerous and should be removed safely by hazardous waste specialists. We can provide you with a local business waste quote from a qualified specialist that will handle the asbestos safely. 

Waste management experts will wear protective clothing and seal the area off to ensure the asbestos waste does not contaminate other areas. The asbestos will then be carefully removed and double-bagged for safety. 

All asbestos waste must be clearly labelled and firmly stuck onto the waste packaging. Licensed contractors in the UK will typically use red sacks with warnings printed to identify the hazardous waste clearly. These bags will then be stored and transported in sealed containers which must also be clearly marked with warning labels. 

When moving into new business premises and you find asbestos waste, either on your property or bagged, you should not move it. Disturbed asbestos waste can cause fibres to travel through the air into the lungs of anyone close by. 

What Happens To Asbestos Waste? 

The Environment Agency has outlined a process that must be followed to safely remove asbestos. As a hazardous waste, it must be double bagged and securely wrapped before being taken to a recycling centre that can handle asbestos removal safely. 

Some specialist recycling centres will have asbestos skips that are secure lockable containers. These containers will then be removed from the landfill site to avoid contamination to a licensed landfill site for safe disposal. 

What Is A Harmful Amount Of Asbestos? 

There is a control limit of 0.1 asbestos fibres per cubic centimetre of air, however, any amount of asbestos should be considered harmful. If you find any in your building, you should seek a professional to inspect it. 

Asbestos is commonly found in the following items: 

• Cement pipes
• Handheld dryers 
• Paints, coatings and sealants 
• Coal and wood-burning stoves 
• Roof slates
• Windowsills, worktops, bath panels and draining boards 
• Lamp sockets 

Commercial waste services depend on the area of your business and the industry your business operates. More hazardous or ‘harder to handle’ waste may incur higher costs.

Recycling collection costs will also depend on where your business premises are.  

There is a range of local providers that provide competitive prices for the hospitality sector, including recycling services, waste collections and other commercial waste services. 

Each quote is bespoke to your business waste management needs, but our aim is to help you save money without giving up a reliable service. 

We aim to make waste management simple. 

WEEE recycling is a specialist part of the waste disposal industry. This demand has been driven by the introduction of the WEEE directive and regulations that have been expanded on over the years. 

The original WEEE directive became law in 2014 with some amendments along the way to cover a wider range of electronic equipment. 

Here are some of the broad categories outlined in WEEE recycling regulations: 

• Large household appliances (refrigerators, cookers, microwaves, washing machines etc) 
• Small household appliances (vacuum cleaners, toasters, irons etc) 
• IT and computer equipment (computers, laptops, telecommunications equipment etc) 
• Consumer equipment (small radios, televisions, musical instruments etc) 
• Lighting equipment (fluorescent tubes etc)
• Electronic tools (drills, saws, lawnmowers etc)
• Leisure and sports equipment (electronic toys, games consoles, exercise equipment etc)
• Medical devices 

Electronic waste disposal has lots of categories and it can be difficult to know if your electrical equipment counts as WEEE waste. A good rule of thumb is to treat all electrical waste to WEEE regulations. 

Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE regulations) apply to every business that produces electrical waste. Companies are responsible for their waste disposal from collection right through the WEEE recycling process. That is why it is important you work with a trusted licensed waste management company. 

All electrical or electronic equipment should go to an approved authorised treatment facility. 

The WEEE directive covers a wide range of electrical and electronic equipment in any form and could be through manufacturing, selling, repairing, usage or distribution. 

Any business that has electrical equipment will need WEEE waste collection services at some point. Some industries will require regular waste collection, particularly manufacturing waste collection.

Here are some of the main industries that typically require WEEE collection services:

• Electrical and electronic tools manufacturing
• Offices/ corporate environments
• Retail industry
• Automotive industry
• Healthcare industry