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Arrange a commercial waste collection in Preston
Disposing of business waste in Preston 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.
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Our experts will quickly prepare a bespoke, low-cost quote for your Preston 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 service.
Commercial waste collection types Preston
Our business waste experts have helped hundreds of businesses in Preston arrange affordable, reliable commercial waste collections.
Below are the most popular business waste collection services we offer in the Preston area.
General business waste Preston
General waste services collect food-soiled paper, cling film, and polystyrene containers. While Preston offers extensive recycling options, most businesses still need a general waste service. Once collected, it is transported to a nearby incinerator and converted into renewable energy.
Commercial dry mixed recycling Preston
Businesses in Preston rely on commercial recycling collections to manage every day recyclables like paper, cardboard and plastic bottles. By opting for convenient commercial dry mixed recycling collection service, small businesses can efficiently manage their waste and minimise landfill use.
Commercial glass recycling Preston
In Preston, Alusid is a prominent company integrating recycled glass into its ceramic floor and wall tiles. By using post-consumer glass waste, they contribute to a circular economy. Businesses in Preston can support this sustainable initiative by arranging dedicated commercial glass recycling collections.
Commercial food waste collection Preston
Businesses in Preston can use a commercial food waste collection service to support the planned anaerobic digestion (AD) facility at the Farington Waste Recycling Centre, which is set to open in 2026. This facility will process up to 50,000 tonnes of unavoidable food waste each year, converting it into renewable biogas.
Commercial cardboard recycling Preston
Retailers and distributors in Preston, including those in the Fishergate Shopping Centre, produce significant amounts of cardboard waste from packaging. Our dedicated commercial cardboard recycling collection service helps retailers save on overall commercial waste costs.
Sanitary waste collection Preston
Shops, salons, and hospitality venues in Preston, particularly around the city centre and St George’s Shopping Centre, generate regular sanitary waste from customer and staff washroom facilities. Reliable sanitary waste collection services ensure these businesses stay legally compliant and maintain high hygiene standards.
Business waste collection in Preston
Preston has a long history in textile manufacturing and engineering, shaping its diverse business environment today. This section highlights the waste management services supporting Preston’s key sectors.
Office waste collection
The Preston Docklands are home to many businesses that require efficient office waste collection. Customised office waste management services ensure the secure disposal of sensitive materials, helping businesses comply with data protection regulations.
Restaurant waste collection
The hospitality sector in areas like Winckley Square generates large volumes of waste, including glass bottles, food scraps, and packaging. Dedicated restaurant waste collection services in Preston help pubs, restaurants, and hotels manage food waste, recyclables, and general waste efficiently.
Retail waste collection
Retailers in locations such as St. George’s Shopping Centre produce diverse waste, including packaging, food waste, and recyclables. Retail waste collection services in Preston help these businesses manage waste streams with regular pickups.
Commercial waste collection with Preston City Council
Preston City Council offers a business waste collection service for local businesses.
They provide options for general waste, recycling, and green waste and offer flexible collection schedules up to six times a week.
Waste can be collected using containers in various sizes (from 240 to 1100 litres) or pre-paid sacks for businesses with limited space or lower waste volumes.
Pricing depends on container size, collection frequency, or sack quantities.
Commercial waste disposal in Preston
Small businesses in Preston may choose to transport their own waste to local recycling centres. To do so legally, they will need a waste carrier licence.
Below is essential information to help you correctly dispose of commercial waste in Preston:
Recycling centres in Preston
Businesses in Preston cannot dispose of their waste at any of Preston City Council’s household recycling centres, as these centres do not accept commercial waste.
Instead, businesses must rely on private facilities to manage and recycle waste.
Waste transfer stations in Preston
Businesses in Preston can use the following private waste transfer station for commercial waste disposal:
J.A. Jackson – Bradley Sandpit, Lightfoot Green Lane, Preston, PR4 0AP.
This waste transfer station provides a waste transfer note for any waste brought in, allowing your company to demonstrate compliance with commercial waste regulations.
Commercial waste collection providers in Preston
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 Preston:
Recycling Lives
Recycling Lives, headquartered in Preston, provides local businesses with business waste services. They provide everything from smart commercial waste bins to waste compactors and collect all waste types, making it easy for businesses in Preston to manage their commercial waste.
Gaskells
Gaskells Waste Services provides commercial waste collection services for businesses in Preston, with waste processed at their advanced Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) in Liverpool. This facility handles over 70,000 tonnes of waste annually, prioritising recycling to reduce landfill use.
Fresh Start Waste
Fresh Start Waste provides commercial waste collection services across Preston and the North West. They operate a recycling facility in Swinton and have four depots across the region, making waste collection straightforward for Preston businesses.
J Dickinson
J Dickinson & Sons provides commercial waste recycling services for businesses in Preston and the surrounding areas. Operating from their 17-acre recycling facility in nearby Bolton, they aim to divert up to 1,022 tonnes from landfill each year. Their commitment to recycling for businesses in Preston helps companies with cost-effective waste disposal.
Biffa
Biffa operates a commercial waste depot in Preston, providing local businesses with commercial waste disposal and recycling services. In 2022, Biffa’s North West operations achieved a 92.8% diversion from landfill rate, processing 7.9 million tonnes of waste. Their Preston depot helps local businesses focus on recycling to reduce landfill use and its associated costs.
Commercial waste collection in surrounding areas
Looking for commercial waste collection for other business locations near Preston? We also provide services in the following areas:
