Commercial waste and recycling

Anyone who produces, carries, disposes or otherwise holds any household, commercial or industrial waste has a duty to:

 

 

The Council has a statutory duty under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to collect and dispose of commercial waste if requested to do so. The charge the Council would levy per emptying of an 1100 litre bin would be £19.30 which includes collection administartion bin hire and disposal.   

 

 

There are new rules for non‑hazardous wastes which apply in England and Wales. After 30 October 2007, non‑hazardous waste landfills will not be allowed to accept liquid or untreated waste.

 

There is guidance on our website to help business and industry meet the changes. There is a fact sheet for local authorities involved in disposing of municipal solid waste at landfills and a fact sheet for general businesses producing waste.  

 

Businesses will either need to treat their own waste or ensure it is treated by someone else before it can go to landfill. Many businesses already treat their waste in a simple way such as collecting waste streams separately and recycling one or more of the separated parts.

 

For more information visit the Environment Agency's website.

 

 

The new rules have been talked about in the trade press and on industry web sites and many waste management companies have been talking to their customers about pre-treating their waste. 

 

Please help us get these messages to people who deal with waste by telling your colleagues and contacts. You can also remind businesses in your area that they should review how they manage their waste and speak to their waste management contractor about the new rules.

 

See the latest press release on the Environment Agency's website. 

 

 

Visit the re3 website to find out how you can dispose of commercial waste at either Civic Amenity Site.

 

Failure to comply with your duty under the above act could result in a fine of up to £50,000 at magistrates court. More serious cases can be heard at crown court and carry unlimited fines.

 

Waste collection and disposal is not included in your annual Business Rates.