Commercial waste collection Portsmouth
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Disposing of business waste in Portsmouth 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:
Enter your postcode above, tell us what types of waste and recycling bins your business needs, and how often you’d like them collected.
Our experts will quickly prepare a bespoke, low-cost quote for your Portsmouth business with everything you need to get started right away.
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 services are important in managing the variety of waste businesses produce throughout the Portsmouth area.
Explore the commercial waste collection services we offer in Portsmouth below:
Small businesses in Portsmouth typically use a convenient commercial dry mixed recycling collection service to dispose of plastic bottles, cans, paper and cardboard waste.
Dry mixed recycling is the easiest way for businesses to adhere to the waste hierarchy in UK waste regulations.
Portsmouth’s restaurants, pubs, and cafes generate food waste from unused ingredients and leftovers.
Private waste firms in Portsmouth offer specialised commercial food waste collection services and transport food to local composting or anaerobic digestion facilities.
Retailers, warehouses, and offices in Portsmouth generate large volumes of cardboard from packaging and deliveries.
Trusted providers offer efficient commercial cardboard collection services, helping businesses keep spaces clear and recycle waste responsibly.
Portsmouth’s hospitality sector generates significant glass waste from daily operations, including pubs like The Wellington in Old Portsmouth and restaurants like Becketts in Southsea.
Commercial waste providers in Portsmouth offer dedicated commercial glass recycling services, efficiently collecting, sorting, and recycling glass bottles and containers.
Portsmouth businesses produce various types of non-recyclable waste, including contaminated packaging and food-soiled materials.
We offer reliable general business waste collection services, ensuring safe disposal and helping businesses stay clean and compliant.
Portsmouth’s offices, shops, and hospitality venues all require proper handling of washroom waste to meet hygiene standards.
Specialist providers offer discreet sanitary waste collection services, removing items like feminine hygiene products and ensuring full legal compliance.
Businesses in Portsmouth contribute to the enormous amount of waste produced in the area.
Below, we highlight some of Portsmouth’s key business sectors:
Portsmouth’s restaurants generate waste daily, including leftover food, packaging, and glass bottles.
Restaurant waste management services efficiently collect, sort, and recycle this waste, ensuring compliance, helping reduce landfill impact, and supporting Portsmouth’s environmental goals.
Portsmouth has a range of high-profile businesses with offices in the city, including IBM’s base at Lakeside North Harbour.
Local providers offer dedicated office waste collection services to manage paper, cardboard, e-waste, and general waste efficiently and securely.
Portsmouth is a key manufacturing hub, home to major firms like BAE Systems near the Naval Base.
Specialist providers deliver reliable manufacturing waste collection, handling everything from metals and plastics to hazardous materials.
Portsmouth’s busy marinas, including Gunwharf Quays and Southsea Marina, generate varied boat waste from regular maritime activity.
Local firms provide specialist boat waste collection for bilge water, used oil, and general waste, helping protect the Solent and meet environmental regulations.
Portsmouth’s retail sector, including major outlets and high street stores, produces large volumes of packaging and display waste.
Local providers offer efficient retail waste collection, managing everything from cardboard and hangers to paper and electronic waste.
Portsmouth hosts a wide range of events, from festivals on Southsea Common to waterfront celebrations and corporate functions.
These events generate mixed waste, including food packaging, glass, and general litter. Our event waste collection services ensure fast, efficient clean-ups that keep venues clear and compliant.
Businesses in Portsmouth that want to transport and dispose of their own waste can either use local council recycling centres or private waste transfer stations.
Here, we’ll summarise the best commercial waste disposal options around Portsmouth.
Small and medium sized businesses in Portsmouth with a waste carriers licence can now take trade/commercial waste to the household waste and recycling centre in the Portsmouth suburb of Port Solent:
Portsmouth HWRC – Paulsgrove Portway, Port Solent, PO6 4UD
Businesses may deposit all waste types except hazardous waste and electronic equipment.
The cost to dispose of commercial waste will depend on the amount and type of waste. Example charges provided by the site contractor (Veolia UK) based on a full load of non-recyclable residual waste are shown in the table below.
For more information on charges, email Veolia on uk.hampshire.hwrcs@veolia.com or phone 0203 567 4440.
Recycled and segregated waste streams typically incur lower charges.
Category | Vehicle | Cost |
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A | Cars/Estate Cars | £62.16 |
B | Small Vans (Car Derived eg Astra van/Escort van) | £88.80 |
C | Pick-ups/MPVs/SUVs | £142.08 |
D | Medium Van 1- 2 tonnes (ie Peugeot Boxer/Vauxhall Vivaro) | £213.12 |
E | Large Van up to 3 tonnes(ie Transit) | £355.20 |
F | XL Van up to 3.5 tonnes (ie Luton/Hightop) | £497.28 |
G | Small Trailer (less than 6 foot in length) | £62.16 |
H | Medium Trailer (6–8 foot in length) | £88.80 |
I | Large Trailer (8–10 foot in length) | £142.08 |
– | Plasterboard | £10 per sheet |
⚠️ Each vehicle type has a minimum charge equivalent to a half load.
Source: Trade Waste Recycling Centres – Hampshire County Council
For larger businesses in Portsmouth, we recommend using one of the following waste transfer stations:
The waste transfer stations listed 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.
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 Portsmouth:
A&D Recycling Solutions provides comprehensive commercial waste collection services tailored to the needs of businesses in Portsmouth. Run by a dedicated husband and wife duo with five years of experience in the industry, their primary goal is to divert 90% of waste away from landfills. They specialise in the collection and responsible disposal of scrap metal.
With over 30 years of experience in the recycling industry, GHS Recycling is an independent, family-run business specialising in recycling and waste management. Based in Portsmouth, they operate throughout the south of England. Their services encompass commercial confidential waste disposal and shredding, paper waste management, cardboard recycling, and plastic recycling.
TJ Waste provides comprehensive commercial waste management solutions to businesses in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas. Operating two material recovery facilities, one located on Quartremaine Road and the other at Pond Yard, they assist local businesses in reducing their carbon footprint through efficient commercial waste collection services.
Grundon has been offering commercial waste services since 1929. Their local depot in Airfield Industrial Estate, Arundel, services the business of Portsmouth and the surrounding areas with their specialist fleet of CarbonNeutral vehicles to ensure sustainable waste collection.
SO Recycling offers waste disposal services to businesses in Portsmouth. They specialise in cardboard/paper and plastic recycling, processing thousands of tonnes annually at their state-of-the-art recycling facility in Romsey.
Two major commercial waste providers offer their services to businesses in Portsmouth, utilising their dedicated local waste facilities. Below, you will find information about their services in close proximity to Portsmouth:
Portsmouth City Council ended its 12-year contract with Biffa for household waste in June 2023, opting for in-house services from March 2024. Biffa still offers various commercial waste services, including general collections, skip hire and asbestos removal. They operate a material recovery facility at Hounsdown Business Park and a transfer station in Marchwood.
Veolia operates a waste depot at Dundas Spur, Copnor, providing local businesses with general waste collection, dry-mixed recycling, glass recycling, and commercial food waste collection. Their Energy Recovery Facility on Quartremaine Road generates enough electricity to power 20,600 homes, highlighting their commitment to sustainability.
Looking for commercial waste collection for other business locations near Portsmouth? We also provide services in the following areas: