Commercial waste
Businesses have a legal responsibility to ensure their
commercial waste is contained securely and disposed of correctly,
preventing any negative impact on the environment.
Broxbourne Services provides a reliable and
competitive commercial waste and recycling collection service to
businesses within the Borough of Broxbourne. A collection
service for commercial clinical waste is
also available.
For further information or to set up an agreement contact the waste management team on 01992
642240.
What is commercial
waste?
Waste generated from business activities, including all general
waste and things that can be recycled, counts as commercial
waste. This can be from premises used for the purposes of a
trade or business, sport, recreation, education or
entertainment but does not include household or industrial
waste.
Why do I
need a commercial waste collection service?
Under the
Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Duty of Care regulations, all
businesses are required to ensure that their waste is contained and
disposed of correctly by an authorised waste carrier.
Alternatively you may take your own rubbish to a licensed disposal
site or tip and pay the charges. Businesses cannot use the
household waste sites for free tipping.
The cost of commercial waste disposal is not included in the
business rates and therefore each business must make arrangements
to dispose of any waste they generate.
Commercial
waste collection service
As part of a local authority, Broxbourne Services is
authorised to carry out this service. We will:
- Provide you with a Commercial Waste Agreement, a copy of which
must be signed and returned to us
Supply large
eurobin waste containers or commercial waste sacks- Schedule collections on days and frequencies to suit customers'
needs and preferences
- Take your waste to a licensed disposal site
For the costs of this service please see the price list.
Please note that collection is for general commercial waste and
does not include items listed in the hazardous waste regulations or
Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Directive.
Broxbourne Services provides a collection service for these items -
contact us for further information and a
quote.
Commercial recycling
collection service
Broxbourne Services also provides commercial recycling
collections of paper and cardboard.
- Paper collections take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays
- Cardboard collections take place every day
As each material is recycled separately you will need to
rent or
purchase a container for each material you wish to
recycle.