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Arrange a commercial waste collection in Dorset
Disposing of business waste in Dorset 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 Dorset 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 disposal service.
Commercial waste collection types Dorset
Businesses in Dorset can access a full range of commercial waste collection services to help cut costs and increase recycling rates. Our business waste experts can help you secure competitive prices for the following commercial waste collection services:
General business waste Dorset
General waste includes non-recyclable materials such as contaminated food packaging, mixed plastics, and other items that cannot be recycled. Businesses across Dorset rely on regular general waste collection services to keep their premises clear, tidy and compliant.
Commercial mixed recycling Dorset
Dorset’s businesses, from marine technology firms to bustling cafes, generate various recyclable materials. Engaging with a commercial mixed recycling provider ensures that businesses in Dorset can efficiently recycle paper, plastics, aluminium and more. This helps reduce commercial waste collection costs and supports environmental compliance.
Commercial cardboard recycling Dorset
Cardboard waste is a common byproduct of Dorset’s logistics, retail and shipping sectors. Using a commercial cardboard recycling service helps businesses in Dorset reduce landfill waste while keeping storage areas clear and organised.
Commercial food waste Dorset
Rainbarrow Farm operates an anaerobic digestion facility in Dorset to help manage the food waste created by businesses across the county. A commercial food waste collection service ensures this waste is processed responsibly, turning it into useful agricultural fertiliser.
Commercial glass recycling Dorset
Businesses in Dorset can recycle their used glass through the Dorset Council waste recycling scheme. A commercial glass recycling service ensures that all glass waste produced by local companies is reprocessed in the UK and turned into new glass containers.
Sanitary waste disposal Dorset
Businesses and organisations across Dorset must handle sanitary waste in line with hygiene and legal requirements. Reliable sanitary waste disposal services are available to support workplaces such as offices, salons, hospitality venues and healthcare settings in safely managing this type of waste.
Business waste collection in Dorset
Dorset hosts the Jurassic Coast, which is dotted with historic market towns. It is also a thriving hub for businesses in the tourism sector, agriculture, and advanced manufacturing.
This section explores the waste management services supporting key Dorset sectors:
Pub waste collection
From charming pubs like The Duchess of Cornwall Inn in Dorchester to bustling bars like The Brasshouse, efficient pub waste management is crucial for Dorset’s hospitality industry.
Restaurant waste collection
Renowned eateries such as The Jetty in Christchurch and Seaside Boarding House in Burton Bradstock rely on restaurant waste collection to maintain high standards and sustainability.
Office waste collection
From office spaces in Dorset to corporate hubs in Weymouth, office waste management is essential for these businesses. Office waste management includes commercial recycling, confidential recycling and general waste services.
School waste collection
High-performing schools in Dorset prioritise effective waste management to reduce overall waste. By using reliable school waste collection services, local schools can lower their environmental impact while keeping their premises clean, safe and focused on learning.
Dorset Council commercial waste services
Confusingly, the county of Dorset is managed by two separate councils: one for the cities of Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole and another for the rest of the county.
Both councils offer commercial waste collection services. Jump to the relevant section:
Commercial waste disposal in Dorset
In this section, we’ll review commercial waste disposal options for businesses based in Dorset:
Dorset Council commercial waste collection service
Dorset Council offers a commercial waste collection service under the brand Dorset Waste Services.
Dorset Waste Services provides a range of recycling and waste collection services to over 4,000 businesses across the county and boasts Dorset’s largest general waste and recycling fleet.
The Dorset Waste Services collections are provided alongside the domestic waste collections, so the collection is only available on certain days. You can check the collection days at your address here.
Dorset Waste Services offers regular collections of:
- General business waste
- Commercial dry mixed recycling
- Business food waste collection
- Commercial glass recycling
As well as a regular collection service, the council offers one-off pickups and purple sacks services for irregular commercial waste collection needs.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council commercial waste collection service
Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (“BCP”) Council offers a five-day-a-week commercial waste collection service across the three cities, which includes:
- General business waste
- Mixed recycling collections
- Commercial paper recycling
- Commercial cardboard recycling
- Food waste (Bournemouth and Christchurch only)
The BCP Council has published a useful summary of the waste obligations for local businesses, titled, BCP Council – Managing Business Waste – A Duty of Care summary.
Commercial recycling centres in Dorset
Dorset’s two councils do not permit businesses to use their household recycling centres. If you wish to transfer your own commercial waste to a recycling centre, you will need to use one of the following private waste transfer stations in Dorset:
- AMS – Arena Way, Magna Road, Wimborne, BH21 3BW
Visit the link above to find out how to book a waste disposal appointment at this site.
⚠️ Businesses that transport their own waste must be registered with a waste carrier licence.
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.
Commercial waste collection providers in Dorset
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 Dorset:
Avon Material Supplies
Avon Material Supplies has been providing businesses in and around Dorset and Hampshire with waste disposal services for over 25 years. They offer regular commercial waste collection services in, Ferndown, Ringwood, and Wimborne.
Hurn Recycling
Hurn Recycling was founded in Bournemouth with the support of The Prince’s Trust. They are proudly the largest independent waste company in the county of Dorset and have expanded to operate across the neighbouring counties of Hampshire, Somerset, and Wiltshire.
Waste King
Waste King offers a range of commercial waste collection services across the town of Weymouth. Their trade waste services include skip hire, road sweeper hire, and grab hire services.
Junk-o-saurus
Junk-o-saurus is a family-owned waste removal business based on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset. They offer a wide range of services, including regular commercial waste collection in Dorset.
Biffa
Biffa is the UK’s largest waste management company and provides a comprehensive commercial waste collection service across the entire county of Dorset. Biffa operates its Dorset services from its location on the Mannings Heath Trading Estate.
Veolia
Veolia is another large commercial waste collection provider, serving over 70,000 business customers nationwide. Veolia offers trade waste collection services to companies in Dorset from their site in Verwood close to Dorset.
Commercial waste collection in surrounding areas
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