Leicester commercial waste collection

Commercial waste collection with Leicester City Council

Leicester City Council does not provide commercial waste collection services to businesses. Instead, they recommend enlisting a commercial waste provider.

However, they offer a trade waste sacks scheme for collecting small quantities of commercial waste. Trade waste sacks are available to purchase in quantities of 50.

The trade waste sack service can be used for general business waste and recycling services. These sacks can be left on the curbside for collection by Leicester’s cleaning wardens. Charges apply for this service.

To order trade waste sacks from Leicester City Council and to receive a quote, please email cleansingservices@leicester.gov.uk.

Source: Leicester City Council

Commercial waste recycling centres in Leicester

You can dispose of your own business waste at Leicester’s public recycling centre located at:

• Gypsum Close (off Lewisher Road), Troon Industrial Area, LE4 9AB.

The facility is open from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, excluding bank holidays.

However, please note that the following items cannot be disposed of at this site, and you will need to engage a private waste carrier instead.

• Aerosol cans
• Animal By-products (e.g. raw meat)
• Asbestos
• Batteries (including household batteries, car batteries, etc.)
• Clinical waste or medicines
• Electrical goods, such as fridges/freezers, TV monitors, microwaves & other small electrical appliances
• Fluorescent tubes
• Gas bottles
• Hazardous chemicals such as solvent-based products, cleaning fluids or items contaminated with hazardous chemicals, including used containers.
• Oil, petrol, diesel or paraffin, brake fluid, antifreeze or items contaminated with these liquids, including containers.
  Paints and Varnishes
• Pesticides
• Significant amounts of catering food waste

Source: Leicester City Council

⚠️ Businesses that transport their waste must be registered with a waste carrier licence. Register a carrier licence here.

The waste transfer station 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.

Leicester Council commercial waste disposal costs

The table below shows the current commercial waste disposal costs at the Gypsum Close waste transfer station. The prices are calculated based on the weight of each material to the nearest 20kg.

*General waste is a non-hazardous material that does not fit into one of the other waste categories—for example, mattresses, plastics, and fabrics. General waste loads will need to be sorted and separated once on site.

** Minimum charge applies.

***Mixed loads include garden waste, hardcore and rubble, wood and timber, paper, cardboard, and scrap metal. Mixed loads will have to be sorted and separated once on site. Please note: Mixed loads deemed contaminated with significant amounts of general waste or plasterboard will be charged as general waste or plasterboard accordingly.

****This is waste that is non-hazardous but requires:

• Additional on-site management, for example, removal of packaging or items that need to be broken up;
• and/or is difficult or not cost-effective to handle, for example, large loads of polystyrene.

National waste collection providers operating in Leicester

The top three commercial waste providers in the area serve businesses in Leicester by utilising their specialised local waste facilities.

Here’s essential information about their services and nearby locations.

Biffa’s commercial waste collections in Leicester

Biffa offers commercial waste collection services in the Leicester area.

Biffa has a 90.6% landfill diversion rate in the East Midlands, 50,000+ tonnes of plastics handled and six million+ tonnes of waste collected.

In November 2002, Biffa Waste Services and Leicester City Council initiated a 25-year partnership through a fully integrated waste management contract as part of the Private Finance Initiative (PFI). This collaboration led to the establishment of a new entity named ‘Biffa Leicester.’

Biffa Leicester and Leicester City Council share a common commitment to delivering top-notch waste management services to the residents of Leicester City.

Source: Biffa Leicester City

Veolia commercial waste collections in Leicester

Veolia is a global environmental services company that provides a wide range of waste management and environmental solutions in Leicester.

In addition to its commercial waste services, Veolia has partnered with Leicestershire County Council to support its ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.

The council has initiated the Midlands Energy Performance Contract and has chosen Veolia as the delivery partner tasked with executing energy and carbon reduction initiatives.

These initiatives encompass a wide range of projects, including installing rooftop commercial solar PV systems, solar carports, LED lighting upgrades, enhancements to control systems, implementing battery storage solutions, and establishing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

This collaboration underscores Veolia’s commitment to environmental sustainability and reducing carbon emissions in the region.

Enva commercial waste collections in Leicester

Enva is a prominent provider of recycling and resource recovery solutions across Leicester.

The company operates across four core waste streams: Hazardous Materials, Non-Hazardous Materials, Hydrocarbons, and General Waste Recycling.

Enva offers Eurobin and confidential waste collection services, ensuring accessibility 24/7 to accommodate the specific requirements of businesses, whether they operate as sole traders or multi-site chains.

Upon collection, all waste is transported to one of Enva’s specialised facilities. Enva has three sites in Leicester on Wesley Street, Sunningdale Rd, and Enderby Road Industrial Estate.

These facilities prioritise recycling and recovery efforts while waste is transformed into sustainable energy. This approach results in a Zero waste to landfill solution for Enva’s customers.

Enva’s dedicated team proudly manages over 14,000 lifts weekly in the East Midlands, providing steadfast support to businesses in need.