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Arrange a commercial waste collection in Edinburgh

Disposing of business waste in Edinburgh 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:

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Enter your postcode above, tell us what types of waste and recycling bins your business needs, and how often you’d like them collected.

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Our experts will quickly prepare a bespoke, low-cost quote for your Edinburgh business with everything you need to get started right away.

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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 Edinburgh

The City of Edinburgh Council doesn’t provide commercial waste collection, including recycling services. Yet, Edinburgh businesses are required by law to maximise recycling efforts.

Below, we highlight our top commercial waste collection services in Edinburgh.

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General business waste Edinburgh

Businesses across central Edinburgh generate general waste such as food wrappers, non-recyclable packaging, disposable cups, and hygiene products. Professional business waste collection services ensure this non-recyclable waste is removed regularly and disposed of responsibly, helping local businesses maintain clean premises and comply with environmental regulations.

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Commercial recycling Edinburgh

Edinburgh businesses must use a private commercial recycling provider for their recycling services. Our commercial dry mixed recycling collection service accepts paper, cardboard, plastics, and metal cans.

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Commercial glass recycling Edinburgh

Edinburgh businesses support commercial glass recycling efforts through licensed private waste providers. These providers help businesses comply with Scotland’s Zero Waste Plan, which mandates that all glass be separated and recycled.

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Commercial food waste Edinburgh

The Millerhill Anaerobic Digestion Plant efficiently manages Edinburgh’s commercial food waste collection. This facility processes around 30,000 tonnes of food waste annually from local businesses and households, converting it into renewable electricity for approximately 3,300 homes and producing nutrient-rich biofertilisers.

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Commercial cardboard recycling Edinburgh

Edinburgh, the first UNESCO City of Literature and host of the Edinburgh International Book Festival showcases the benefits of commercial cardboard recycling through its bookstores, which generate large volumes of cardboard waste from inventory deliveries.

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Sanitary waste collection Edinburgh

Businesses in Edinburgh, especially those with customer or staff washrooms, must arrange regular sanitary waste collection. This includes the safe disposal of items like feminine hygiene products, nappies, and incontinence pads. To meet their sanitary waste obligations, businesses must use licensed providers who offer discreet, compliant collections.

Business waste collection in Edinburgh

Edinburgh boasts a diverse business landscape and is a major hub for the finance and technology sectors. At the same time, the city attracts millions of visitors annually, supporting a huge tourism sector.

We highlight the waste management services available for some of Edinburgh’s most important industries.

Restaurant waste collection

Restaurant waste collection

Edinburgh’s restaurants generate high volumes of food waste, packaging, and general refuse. Reliable restaurant waste collection services ensure timely removal, helping venues stay clean, comply with waste regulations, and avoid costly disruptions during busy service periods.

Event waste collection

Event waste collection

Edinburgh hosts major events like the Festival and Marathon, drawing thousands of visitors. Event waste collection services play a vital role, providing temporary bins, managing high waste volumes, and ensuring swift clean-up to keep venues safe, compliant, and operational throughout the event.

Commercial waste collection and recycling for Pubs

Pub waste collection

With nearly 400 pubs across Edinburgh, glass waste is a major concern. As kerbside storage is prohibited, most pubs rely on weekly pub waste collection services to manage glass and general waste efficiently and keep storage areas clear.

Commercial waste disposal Edinburgh

Small businesses may choose to transport their own waste to local commercial recycling centres. To do this, you will need a waste carrier licence.

Our experts provide all the necessary information to help you dispose of commercial waste in Edinburgh.

Commercial recycling centres in Edinburgh

The City of Edinburgh Council operates public recycling centres at Seafield, Craigmillar, and Sighthill; however, businesses are strictly prohibited from utilising these facilities.

Source: Edinburgh City Council

Waste transfer stations in Edinburgh

As an alternative, below is a private waste transfer station accessible to businesses in the vicinity of Edinburgh:

NHW Group at Leith – 2 Albert Road, Edinburgh, EH6 7DP

Additionally, located 20 miles south of Edinburgh in Peebles, the Scottish Borders Council offers trade waste services at their site:

Scottish Borders – Innerleithen Road, Eshiels, Peebles, EH45 8NA

The waste transfer stations listed above will issue a waste transfer note for any business waste you dispose of, ensuring your company can demonstrate compliance with commercial waste regulations.

Commercial waste collection providers in Edinburgh

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 Edinburgh:

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Dunedin Recycling Group

The Dunedin Recycling Group provides a 7-day-a-week collection service available to any business within 15 miles of Edinburgh’s city centre. Dunedin Recycling is headquartered in Edinburgh; they offer a commercial waste audit to all new customers to properly assess opportunities to maximise recycling.

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Hamilton Waste and Recycling

Hamilton Waste is one of the largest independent waste management companies in Scotland, with over 110 employees offering commercial waste services across the East Lothian area. Hamilton Waste operate their materials recycling centre on the Wallyford Industrial Estate on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

NWH Group

NWH Group

The NWH Group is a leading recycling and waste management business serving Scotland and the North East of England. NWH is headquartered in Mayfield, a few miles South of Edinburgh. Their regular trade services encompass dry mixed recycling, cardboard, glass and food waste collection.

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Wasteworx Scotland

Wasteworx is a trade waste specialist providing commercial waste disposal services across Edinburgh, Midlothian and the Borders. Wasteworx focuses on providing a positive customer experience with their bespoke waste management service that enables them to work across a wide range of sectors.

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Progressive Waste Solutions

Progressive Waste provides comprehensive commercial waste and recycling services to a large range of businesses across Edinburgh and the Lothians. The Progress Waste Solutions fleet of vehicles operates out of their facility in Bonnyrigg, providing a flexible 7-day-a-week collection service.

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Biffa

Biffa, one of the UK’s leading commercial waste providers, offers a dependable waste collection service in the City of Edinburgh and throughout Scotland. Its Edinburgh operations are based along the River Forth in Granton, with recycling processes and separation occurring at a material recovery centre near Edinburgh Airport in Broxburn.

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Veolia

Veolia can provide a broad range of recycling services that cater to specific needs such as commercial hazardous waste and battery recycling.
Beyond its waste collection services, Veolia also operates Scotland’s largest wastewater treatment plant in Leith. This facility features an anaerobic digester that produces renewable gas, which is then utilised to generate renewable electricity for the City of Edinburgh.

Enva

Enva

Enva’s commercial waste collections for Edinburgh’s businesses are conducted from their facility on the Newbridge Industrial Estate, located west of the city.
Committed to promoting closed-loop recycling solutions, Enva ensures that waste materials are either recovered as secondary resources or utilised to produce new products.

Commercial waste collection in surrounding areas

Looking for commercial waste collection for other business locations near Edinburgh? We also provide services in the following areas: