Waste Management & Recycling for commercial buildings
Compliant waste and recycling collections, bin stores and duty-of-care paperwork.
What is waste management and recycling?
Commercial waste management is arranging collection and lawful disposal of a business's general waste, recycling, food waste and specialist waste, with the paperwork that proves it went to a licensed carrier.
What does our waste management and recycling service include?
- General waste and mixed recycling collections
- Food waste and glass where required
- Confidential waste shredding
- WEEE and bulky waste removals
- Bin store cleaning and organisation
- Waste transfer notes kept on file
What are the legal requirements?
Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 duty of care, businesses must use a registered waste carrier and keep waste transfer notes for two years. Workplaces in England have had to separate recycling under Simpler Recycling since 31 March 2025, and Wales has had workplace recycling rules since April 2024.
How much does waste management and recycling cost?
| Example site (outside London) | Guide price per month |
|---|---|
| Small office, about 2,000 sq ft | £70 – £160 |
| Medium office, about 10,000 sq ft | £210 – £500 |
| Large office, about 40,000 sq ft | £750 – £1,800 |
Guide prices for waste management and recycling only, excluding VAT, based on 2026 UK market rates. Your fixed price follows a free site survey.
In London, prices are typically around 25% higher, and around 10% higher across the South East.
Which buildings do we look after?
Offices, shops, hospitality, schools and industrial units that need compliant collections and paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
Do businesses have to separate recycling?
In England, most workplaces have had to separate dry recycling and food waste since 31 March 2025. Wales has had similar rules since April 2024, and Scotland has its own requirements.
Who keeps the waste transfer notes?
We keep them and can send copies whenever you need them.
Can you take old IT equipment?
Yes. WEEE collections are arranged with certificates of destruction where data is involved.
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