The collection and disposal of Commercial Waste generated by businesses is not included in the Council Tax or the Unified Business Rate.  Responsibility rests with the business itself to contract with a licensed waste management company to collect and dispose of their waste.

• What is the Duty of Care?
• Does the Council provide a Commercial Waste Collection Service?
• What is the cost for this service?
• What about recycling?
• What will you collect?

What is the Duty of Care?

The Duty of Care is a law which says that businesses must take all reasonable steps to keep waste safe.  Waste must be stored safely and securely and must not cause pollution to people or the environment.  The waste must be packaged in suitable containers so that it cannot fall out, blow away or escape from the receptacle.  It must be secured against unauthorised removal as far as is reasonably practical.  Security should be sufficient to prevent the breaking open of containers and removal of waste by vandals, thieves, animals, accident or weather.

Businesses must ensure that the person removing the waste is either from the local authority or a licensed waste collection company.  Only they are authorised to remove waste, transport it and dispose of it safely.  The licensed carrier must complete a Waste Transfer Note to cover the duration of the contract,  which includes a written description of the waste container and type of waste that is to be collected. Both parties involved in the transaction must sign this note.

For further information on the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the legal obligations of businesses under the Duty of Care regulations ring 01803 402934 and we will send you a copy free of charge.

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Does the Council provide a Commercial Waste Collection Service?

The Council can provide a range of waste collection and disposal services including:

• Various size wheeled bins tailored to individual requirements.
• Cage containers.
• Prepaid refuse sacks where bin storage may be a problem.
• Removal of one off loads or items.
• Clinical waste

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What is the cost for this service?

Please contact us on 01803 402934 for competitive prices.

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What about recycling?

We can look at your waste stream and advise on recycling opportunities.  We may be able to offer a recycling service that reduces your waste and collection costs whilst helping your company to stay green.  For further details please contact us on 01803 402934.

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What will you collect?

We will collect most wastes, however, you can contact us for more information and advice on hazardous waste, such as asbestos.  This is a specialised field but we can put you in touch with the right people or you could consult the Yellow Pages.

For further information visit Environment Agency Hazardous Waste Page by clicking on the external link.

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