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Arrange a commercial waste collection in Aberdeen
Disposing of business waste in Aberdeen doesn’t need to be complicated. Whether you require commercial waste bins for general waste, mixed recycling, cardboard, or glass, our waste experts are here to help.
Follow these three simple steps to arrange your commercial waste collection:
Your waste needs
Enter your postcode above, tell us what types of waste and recycling bins your business needs, and how often you’d like them collected.
Review your quote
Our experts will quickly prepare a bespoke, low-cost quote for your Aberdeen business with everything you need to get started right away.
Start your service
Once you’re happy with your quote, your waste collection will be set up quickly and efficiently, giving you hassle-free, reliable waste service.
Commercial waste collection types Aberdeen
We offer reliable and cost-effective commercial waste collection services across Aberdeen. Whether you’re managing a pub, office, or retail outlet, we make it easy to stay compliant and keep waste under control.
Below are the types of waste collection we provide for businesses in Aberdeen.
General business waste Aberdeen
General business waste collections in Aberdeen allow companies to dispose of non-recyclable items like polystyrene, coffee cups, foil, and kitchen rolls. General business waste in Aberdeen is transported to an incinerator in East Tullos.
Commercial food waste Aberdeen
Restaurants and cafes in Aberdeen that produce more than 5 kg of food waste each week must use a commercial food waste collection service offered by either the local council or private waste collection providers.
Commercial recycling Aberdeen
Businesses in Aberdeen must separate recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, commercial plastics, cans, and glass for collection. We offer dedicated recycling services for each waste stream, helping you stay compliant while improving recycling rates.
Commercial glass recycling Aberdeen
Glass bottles generated by Aberdeen’s whisky distilleries must be separately stored and collected by dedicated commercial glass recycling services. Glass collected in Aberdeen is transported to Scotland’s only glass recycling facility in Renfrewshire.
Commercial cardboard recycling Aberdeen
The Port of Aberdeen is Scotland’s largest and an important logistics hub. Aberdeen’s logistics firms protect goods in transit with corrugated cardboard. These firms use local commercial cardboard recycling services to manage high volumes of packaging waste.
Sanitary waste collection Aberdeen
Sanitary waste must be handled with care to maintain hygiene standards for staff and visitors. Our sanitary waste collection service in Aberdeen provides discreet and reliable removal of items like feminine hygiene products and nappies, with scheduled collections to suit your business.
Business waste collection in Aberdeen
Aberdeen’s businesses produce a wide range of waste types, depending on the sector. We look at some key sectors below and how our business waste collection services are tailored to meet their needs.
Pub waste collection
Pubs in Aberdeen produce a mix of waste types, including glass bottles, food waste, and dry mixed recycling. Reliable pub waste collection services help manage these waste streams efficiently, especially during busy trading periods and local events.
School waste collection
Schools in Aberdeen generate a variety of waste, from food waste in canteens to paper, cardboard, and general waste from classrooms and offices. Our school waste collection services ensure reliable, compliant collections that support a clean and organised learning environment.
Dental waste collection
Dental practices in Aberdeen produce clinical waste such as sharps, swabs, and amalgam, alongside general and recycling waste. Our dental waste collection services ensure safe, compliant handling of all waste types generated during patient care.
Commercial waste collection with Aberdeen City Council
Aberdeen City Council offers regular collections of:
- General business waste
- Commercial food waste collection
- Commercial dry mixed recycling collection
The council sells and rents commercial waste bins in a range of sizes.
Aberdeen City Council also offers a one-off collection of non-hazardous bulky items. For more information, visit Aberdeen City Council – Business Waste.
Commercial waste disposal Aberdeen
Businesses in Aberdeen that hold a waste carrier licence can transport their waste to a commercial waste disposal facility.
In this section, we’ll summarise the best commercial waste disposal options in Aberdeen.
Commercial recycling centres Aberdeen
Aberdeenshire Council has three public recycling centres near Aberdeen that accept commercial waste, located at:
- Banchory – Crow’s Nest, Upper Lochton Road, AB31 4EQ
- Ellon – Balmacassie Commercial Park, Balmacassie Brae, AB41 8BY
- Macduff – Tarlair Way, Macduff, AB44 1RU
Commercial waste disposed of at these sites must be paid for using a card machine at the site. The latest price list is available on the Aberdeenshire Council website here.
💡 Visit our page on what is classified as commercial waste to understand which types of waste are free and which need to be paid for.
Commercial waste collection providers Aberdeen
Our waste management service relies on trusted, licensed waste carriers to empty your bins or containers. By working with a range of local providers, we are able to offer a flexible waste management service tailored to the needs of all types of businesses.
In this section, we’ll highlight the top licensed business waste collection providers in Aberdeen:
NWH Group
NWH Group provides business waste services across Scotland’s biggest cities, including Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. NWH has a fleet of waste vehicles that collect a broad range of commercial recycling types.
Biffa
Biffa operates a state-of-the-art recycling facility on the Badentoy Industrial Estate, just south of Aberdeen. Biffa offers a full suite of commercial waste and recycling collections in Aberdeen and transports waste to this facility.
EIS Waste
EIS Waste is a waste firm headquartered in Aberdeen. They specialise in bespoke commercial waste collection and recycling services, including confidential waste storage and disposal. EIS’s regular waste collections extend across Aberdeenshire.
Commercial waste collection in surrounding areas
Looking for commercial waste collection for other business locations near Aberdeen? We also provide services in the following areas:
