Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1

Why does my business/organisation need to recycle?

Question 2

What paperwork should I receive or obtain for managing my waste?

Question 3

Is it just my Council who will require me to start separating recycling from waste for collection?

Question 4

Why do I need a business waste collection service?

Question 5

I only produce a small amount of waste why should I need to recycle?

Question 6

My landlord or contractor takes care of my waste requirements. Do I have any responsibility?

Question 7

What will happen if I don't recycle?

Question 8

Where can I get more information and advice about business recycling?

Question 9

What does ‘Duty of Care’ mean?

Question 10

What is the role of our facilities management company in managing our waste?

Question 11

I already have a waste contract in place - what should I do now?

Question 12

What is the new legislation?

Question 13

My organisation/workplace is part of the public sector and is publicly funded – do the new regulations apply to me?

Question 14

My store sells electrical equipment and batteries. Are there any other regulations I should be aware of?

Question 15

Are there any regulations relating to the use or sale of single-use plastics?

Question 16

Can I take my waste or recycling to the local Household Waste & Recycling Centre or council tip?

Question 17

How do I find a waste contractor/recycling service?

Question 18

Are business waste collection services not covered in my business rates?

Question 19

How do I pay for a waste collection service?

Question 20

What is the usual length of a waste collection contract?

Question 21

How much does a recycling and waste collection service cost?

Question 22

I have health and social care equipment which is perfectly usable. Can I arrange for these items to be reused by someone else?

Question 23

What should I be collecting for recycling and composting?

Question 24

How should I store my waste?

Question 25

What if I find that I can’t control what’s going in the bins?

Question 26

Do I need to treat hazardous or clinical waste differently?

Question 27

How many different containers will I need?

Question 28

Can I recycle compostable packaging or products?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Recycling legislation

Why does my business/organisation need to recycle?

What paperwork should I receive or obtain for managing my waste?

Is it just my Council who will require me to start separating recycling from waste for collection?

Why do I need a business waste collection service?

I only produce a small amount of waste why should I need to recycle?

My landlord or contractor takes care of my waste requirements. Do I have any responsibility?

What will happen if I don't recycle?

Where can I get more information and advice about business recycling?

What does ‘Duty of Care’ mean?

What is the role of our facilities management company in managing our waste?

I already have a waste contract in place - what should I do now?

What is the new legislation?

My organisation/workplace is part of the public sector and is publicly funded – do the new regulations apply to me?

My store sells electrical equipment and batteries. Are there any other regulations I should be aware of?

Are there any regulations relating to the use or sale of single-use plastics?

Recycling Services

Can I take my waste or recycling to the local Household Waste & Recycling Centre or council tip?

How do I find a waste contractor/recycling service?

Are business waste collection services not covered in my business rates?

How do I pay for a waste collection service?

What is the usual length of a waste collection contract?

How much does a recycling and waste collection service cost?

I have health and social care equipment which is perfectly usable. Can I arrange for these items to be reused by someone else?

The Practicalities of Recycling

What should I be collecting for recycling and composting?

How should I store my waste?

What if I find that I can’t control what’s going in the bins?

Do I need to treat hazardous or clinical waste differently?

How many different containers will I need?

Can I recycle compostable packaging or products?

Can’t find an answer?

Frequently Asked Questions

Browse FAQs by category

Recycling legislation

Why does my business/organisation need to recycle?

What paperwork should I receive or obtain for managing my waste?

Is it just my Council who will require me to start separating recycling from waste for collection?

Why do I need a business waste collection service?

I only produce a small amount of waste why should I need to recycle?

My landlord or contractor takes care of my waste requirements. Do I have any responsibility?

What will happen if I don't recycle?

Where can I get more information and advice about business recycling?

What does ‘Duty of Care’ mean?

What is the role of our facilities management company in managing our waste?

I already have a waste contract in place - what should I do now?

What is the new legislation?

My organisation/workplace is part of the public sector and is publicly funded – do the new regulations apply to me?

My store sells electrical equipment and batteries. Are there any other regulations I should be aware of?

Are there any regulations relating to the use or sale of single-use plastics?

Recycling Services

Can I take my waste or recycling to the local Household Waste & Recycling Centre or council tip?

How do I find a waste contractor/recycling service?

Are business waste collection services not covered in my business rates?

How do I pay for a waste collection service?

​​​What is the usual length of a waste collection contract?

How much does a recycling and waste collection service cost?

I have health and social care equipment which is perfectly usable. Can I arrange for these items to be reused by someone else?

The Practicalities of Recycling

What should I be collecting for recycling and composting?

How should I store my waste?

What if I find that I can’t control what’s going in the bins?

Do I need to treat hazardous or clinical waste differently?

How many different containers will I need?

Can I recycle compostable packaging or products?

Can’t find an answer?

Why does my business/organisation need to recycle?

My landlord or contractor takes care of my waste requirements. Do I have any responsibility? 

Where can I get more information and advice about business recycling? 

I already have a waste contract in place - what should I do now? 

What is the usual length of a waste collection contract? 

What if I find that I can’t control what’s going in the bins? 

Do I need to treat hazardous or clinical waste differently? 