Waste Management & Recycling in Edinburgh
We deliver waste management and recycling to businesses and landlords in Edinburgh, Edinburgh and Lothians, with agreed response times and a written specification.
Why Edinburgh sites choose planned waste management
Commercial property in Edinburgh includes hotels and serviced apartments, Grade A and refurbished office space and purpose-built student and residential blocks. Each has different hours, plant and statutory duties, so the scope is set after we have walked the site.
Collections in Edinburgh are matched to how much each stream produces, so bins are not overflowing or half empty.
What waste management and recycling covers
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.
- WEEE and bulky waste removals
- Confidential waste shredding
- Waste transfer notes kept on file
- Bin store cleaning and organisation
How we cover Edinburgh and EH1
Every Edinburgh customer gets the same process: a free survey, a written proposal, a mobilisation plan and monthly reports. Nearby towns we also cover include Livingston, Musselburgh.
Guide prices in Edinburgh
| Example site (Edinburgh) | 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.
Compliance notes for Edinburgh premises
Every Edinburgh site gets a compliance calendar from day one. In Scotland, fire safety duties sit under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, and businesses must separate key recyclable materials under the Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012.
Waste Management & Recycling near Edinburgh
FAQs: waste management and recycling in Edinburgh
Who keeps the waste transfer notes?
We keep them and can send copies whenever you need them.
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.
Can waste management be combined with other services in Edinburgh?
Yes. Many Edinburgh customers combine it with cleaning, compliance management or reactive repairs under one contract and one monthly report.
How do I get a price for waste management in Edinburgh?
Use the guide price tool for an instant estimate, then book a free site survey. We confirm a fixed monthly price in writing after the visit.
Get a fixed-price facilities proposal
A free site survey, a written specification and a monthly price, with no obligation.