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Commercial waste in Dorset
Businesses in Dorset have various options for their commercial waste collection needs. This guide provides all the essential information to help you select the ideal business waste collection provider.
We cover:
Business waste in Dorset
Commercial waste collection providers in Dorset
Commercial waste disposal Dorset
Commercial recycling centres in Dorset
Here is our summary of Dorset’s top commercial waste collection services:
Commercial recycling
Poole’s businesses, from marine technology firms to bustling cafes, generate various recyclable materials. Engaging with a commercial recycling provider ensures that businesses in Poole can efficiently recycle paper, plastics, metals, and more.
Cardboard recycling
Cardboard waste is a common byproduct of Poole’s logistics and shipping sectors, centred around Poole Harbour. Providers offer dedicated cardboard recycling services to assist businesses in Poole in minimising landfill waste.
Hazardous waste disposal
Handling hazardous waste requires expertise and compliance with strict regulations. In Poole, manufacturers like Lush Manufacturing on Blandford Road utilise specialised hazardous waste disposal providers to ensure the safe and responsible management of hazardous byproducts.
Commercial food waste
Rainbarrow Farm operates an anaerobic digestion facility in Dorset to help manage the food waste created by businesses across the county. The anaerobic digestion converts the food waste into an agricultural fertiliser.
Commercial glass recycling
Businesses in Dorset can recycle their used glass through the Dorset Council waste recycling scheme Dorset Council waste recycling scheme. All glass waste produced by local companies is reprocessed in the UK and turned into new glass containers.
Confidential waste disposal
Legal firms in Dorset, including Solomons LLP, use confidential waste disposal services to ensure high data protection. Shredding and disposal of confidential documents and e-waste reduces the risk of a data breach.
Business waste 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 management Dorset
From charming pubs like The Duchess of Cornwall Inn in Dorchester to bustling bars like The Brasshouse in Bournemouth, efficient pub waste management is crucial for Dorset’s hospitality industry.
Restaurant waste management Dorset
Renowned eateries such as The Jetty in Christchurch and Seaside Boarding House in Burton Bradstock require restaurant waste solutions to maintain high standards and sustainability.
Office waste management Dorset
From office spaces in Poole 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.
Boat waste
The maritime industry in Dorset must manage waste generated at multiple harbours and Pooles ferry port. Boat waste solutions are integral to managing the waste produced by boats in the area, including waste oil, and debris from general repair work.
Manufacturing waste
Poole is a hub for ship manufacturing workshops hosting firms such as Qualine Boats. Manufacturing in the maritime industry produces significant volumes of metal, plastic and general business waste.
School waste management
High-performing schools in Dorset, including Ringwood Waldorf School and Canford School, prioritise waste management to reduce overall waste. Efficient recycling schemes, disposal, and collection help local schools reduce their waste’s environmental impact and improve their schooling ability.
Commercial waste collection providers in Dorset
Businesses in Dorset have various options for their commercial waste collection needs.
Our experts have put together a list of top providers in Dorset below:
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 Poole, Bournemouth, 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, Bournemouth, and Poole.
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 in Poole.
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 to the north of Bournemouth.
Commercial waste collection with Dorset Council
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
- 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:
H&D Skip Hire -The Yard, 2 Victoria Square, Weymouth, Portland, DT5 1AL
WS Recycling – Kennington Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, BH17 0GF
FDS Waste – 17-19 Mannings Heath Road, Poole, BH12 4NQ
Commercial Recycling – Arena Way, Magna Road, Wimborne, BH21 3BW
Visit the links above to find out how to book a waste disposal appointment at these sites.
⚠️ Businesses that transport their own waste must be registered with a waste carrier licence. Register a carrier licence here.
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.
Poole Harbour Waste Management
Dorset’s Poole Harbour, Europe’s largest natural harbour, is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Protection Area (SPA) to protect its bird populations and habitats, including species like the avocet and osprey. The harbour also supports commercial activities such as ferry and freight traffic.
The Poole Harbour Commissioners’ Port Waste Management Plan ensures all craft can dispose of waste directly at the port.