Commercial waste
The Council operates a commercial waste collection service through its contractor Veolia. This service is available to all large or small companies for the disposal of their commercial waste on a contractual basis. Please note this service is not available for the removal of hazardous or toxic waste (including asbestos). For information regarding the disposal of these materials please contact WasteAware on 0300 1234051. |  |
Arrange a collection
A commercial waste officer is available to visit your premises to discuss your requirements. If you would like to receive a commercial waste service or would like a tailored quote please contact us on 0800 3286023.
Commercial recycling trial
The Council will soon be conducting a trial of recycling collections for businesses. For more information visit our commercial waste recycling trial page.
Standard Industiral Classification (SIC codes 2007)
As a producer of commercial waste you are now required to apply a Standard Industrial Classification (SIC Code 2007 
) which classifies the waste produced by your premises. It is your responsibilty as the producer of commercial waste to allocate this code on your Duty of Care document
Useful links
- Defra
- Contains information on types of waste and on the Environmental Protection Act 1990 - Eastex – Free exchange scheme for certain unwanted items/materials
- Environment Agency
- Wrap
