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Businesses in Exeter have a range of options for waste and recycling collection services. Our experts have identified the best commercial waste collection services available in the area.
In Exeter, general business waste consists of non-recyclable items like food-soiled paper and cardboard, plastic wrap, and polystyrene containers. Local businesses can depend on local waste firms to handle general waste storage, collection, and disposal.
Small businesses in Exeter use mixed recycling services to manage everyday recyclables such as paper, cardboard, plastics, metals, and glass. Dry-mixed recycling collections offer a convenient solution for small businesses to comply with commercial waste regulations.
At the University of Exeter, sustainable glass disposal is a priority, with clean bottles and jars placed in ECC/Binit recycling bins, while Pyrex glass is collected in separate bins. Businesses in Exeter can follow the university’s lead by utilising commercial glass recycling services.
The Gorst Energy Anaerobic Digestion facility in Exeter processes approximately 40,000 tonnes of organic waste annually, generating renewable electricity for around 3,000 homes. Local businesses can feed the Gorst Energy Digestor using commercial food waste collection services.
Retailers and distributors across Exeter, like those in the Guildhall Shopping Centre, accumulate substantial volumes of cardboard waste from inventory packaging. Using a commercial cardboard recycling service, businesses can reduce their commercial waste collection costs.
Exeter law firms like Michelmores need secure disposal services for confidential waste, including client information and legal documents. Using commercial confidential waste services helps them comply with GDPR and prevent data breaches.
Finding the right commercial waste provider for your business in Exeter can be daunting. Our team has identified the top waste firms in the area to assist.
Based in Exeter, Coastal Recycling offers comprehensive waste management services to businesses across Devon, including waste collection, commercial wheelie bin hire, and skip hire. They handle a variety of materials, from general waste to hazardous and food waste.
Binit, based at Exeter Science Park, offers commercial waste management services across Devon and Cornwall. They provide tailored solutions for businesses, including on-demand waste collection, recycling services, and handling hazardous and clinical waste.
With a recycling facility on the outskirts of Exeter, Biffa provides a comprehensive range of waste services, including general waste collection, hazardous waste handling, food waste processing, and recycling for materials like plastics, cardboard, and metals.
Exeter City Council manages domestic waste and recycling collections for the residents of Exeter. Alongside these services, their waste team offers a paid commercial waste collection service covering:
Visit Exeter City Council’s commercial waste services page for more information.
Small businesses may choose to transport their own waste to local commercial recycling centres. They will need a waste carrier license to do so legally.
Below, you’ll find all the necessary information to help you properly dispose of commercial waste in Exeter.
Exeter City Council allows the disposal of commercial green and cardboard waste only at its Exton Road and Pinbrook Road recycling centres.
💡For businesses that need to dispose of other types of their own business waste, please see the below private waste transfer stations
Businesses can use the following private waste transfer stations in Exeter:
The waste transfer stations above will provide you with a Waste Transfer Note for any business waste you bring, allowing your company to demonstrate its compliance with commercial waste regulations.
Below are some commercial recycling services available to key sectors in Exeter.
Corporate locations in Exeter, such as those at Matford Business Park, rely on office waste management services to handle daily waste disposal needs. These services include secure shredding and disposal of confidential documents and recycling materials like paper and plastics.
Restaurants in Exeter, such as the Michelin star The Galley Restaurant, require specialised restaurant waste management services. These services include the collection of food waste to handle kitchen scraps, expired ingredients, and leftovers, as well as sanitary waste disposal for staff and customer bathrooms.
Effective school waste management in Exeter is crucial for maintaining a clean and sustainable learning environment. Services tailored for schools typically include general waste disposal, recycling programs for paper, plastics, and food waste, and secure disposal of confidential student documents.