We collect general waste, dry mixed recycling, food waste and glass from businesses across Leicestershire and the Midlands. Each one is a separate regular collection with its own bin size and schedule. Tell us what you need in one request and we reply with a free quote.
- Four separate collections, set up together
- Bins from 240 litres to 8 yards
- Every quote is free
Regular collections for general waste recycling food waste glass at work
The four collections we offer
General waste, dry mixed recycling, food waste and glass are four separate collections, and each can be set up on its own or alongside the others. Pick a bin size and a frequency for every one you tick.
General waste collection
Almost every workplace has some general waste, the part that cannot be recycled once everything else is taken out. Bag it and keep recyclables and food out of it. A small office or shop may only need a 240 litre bin once a fortnight. A busy site may need a 1100 litre bin or a 6 or 8 cubic yard container, emptied several times a week.
What goes in
- Food-soiled packaging
- Crisp packets and wrappers
- Sweepings
- Used paper towels
Dry mixed recycling collection
Offices, shops and warehouses fill this bin fastest, mostly with paper and delivery cardboard. Everything in it should be clean and dry, with boxes flattened and tubs and cans emptied. It does not smell, so a larger bin less often usually works well. Many firms choose a 660 or 1100 litre bin once a week or once a fortnight.
What goes in
- Clean paper
- Cardboard
- Plastic bottles and tubs
- Cans and tins
Food waste collection
Kitchens in restaurants, cafes, pubs and schools produce food waste every day, and staff kitchens in offices add some too. Keep it in its own lidded bin with no packaging. Food is heavy and does not keep, so a 240 or 360 litre bin collected two to five times a week is usually better than one large bin.
What goes in
- Peelings and trimmings
- Plate scrapings
- Out of date food
- Coffee grounds, tea bags
Glass collection
Pubs, bars and restaurants produce the most glass, but offices with a staff kitchen gather jars and bottles too. Put them in loose, with no food or cardboard mixed in. Glass gets heavy quickly, so a 240 or 360 litre bin is easier to move. Choose anything from once a fortnight to five times a week.
What goes in
- Drinks bottles
- Sauce bottles
- Food jars
Guide starting prices
These are starting points only, and your free quote depends on the waste type, the bin size and how often we collect.
Start your free quote
It helps to know which waste types you produce, roughly how fast each bin fills and where the bins will stand. Have your postcode and any access notes to hand, and a photo of the waste if you can.
From quote request to first collection
1
Pick your waste types
In the quote tool, tick every waste type you need and set a bin size, number of bins and frequency for each.
2
Add site details
Give your postcode and access information, and add a photo of the waste if you have one.
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We send a quote
Leave your contact details and we reply with a free quote covering every collection you asked for.
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Collections begin
Once you accept the quote, we book the first collection for each waste type.
Businesses we collect from
We collect from offices, shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs, schools, warehouses and workshops. Each produces a different mix of waste, so each needs a different mix of collections. An office is mostly paper and cardboard with a little food from the staff kitchen. A restaurant or pub is the opposite, with food waste and glass at the centre.
Shops and warehouses tend to be driven by deliveries, so dry mixed recycling is often their biggest bin. Workshops usually lean on general waste, and schools need all four because of their kitchens and classrooms. You only tick the collections that match your business.
- Offices
- Shops
- Cafes
- Restaurants
- Pubs
- Schools
- Warehouses
- Workshops
What the law asks of your business
Any business in England is legally responsible for its waste. It must use a registered waste carrier and keep a waste transfer note for what it hands over. Since 31 March 2025, workplaces with 10 or more employees must separate dry recyclable materials and food waste from general waste. Businesses with fewer than 10 employees must follow the same rule from 31 March 2027.
- You are responsible for your waste
- Our carrier licence number is CBDU499006
- Separate recycling and food from general
One-off clearances for businesses
Not every job is a regular collection. Clearing an office after a move, emptying a shop before a refit or tidying out a storage unit is a one-off job, and it works differently.
Choose the one-off option in the same quote tool. You size the job, pick a date and pay online, just as a household clearance is booked.
Business waste collection by town
We have pages for the towns and cities we cover most, each with local detail on the collections businesses there need.
Helping The Planet
We care deeply about the environment. That’s why we prioritise sustainable practices in all our services. From recycling to responsible disposal, we ensure waste is handled with minimal impact on the planet. Our team partners with local charities and recycling centres to give items a second life whenever possible. By choosing us, you’re not just clearing space you’re contributing to a greener future. Together, we can make a difference, one clearance at a time. Let us help you declutter while protecting the environment.
Business waste questions
What goes in general waste?
Anything that cannot be recycled, such as food-soiled packaging, crisp packets and wrappers, sweepings and used paper towels. Keep clean recyclables, food and glass out of it.
Can paper, cardboard, cans and plastic share one bin?
Yes. Clean paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and tubs, and cans and tins can all go in the dry mixed recycling bin together. It needs to be clean and dry, and glass goes in its own bin.
Do we need a food waste bin if we only have a staff kitchen?
If you have 10 or more employees, food waste must already be kept out of general waste, and smaller firms must do the same by 31 March 2027. A small food waste bin on a regular collection is usually enough for a staff kitchen.
Why is glass collected separately from recycling?
Glass is one of the four separate collections, with its own bin and frequency. Keeping heavy bottles and jars out of the dry mixed recycling bin keeps that bin lighter and easier to move.
How does the free quote work?
Tick every waste type you need, choose a bin size, number of bins and frequency for each, then add your postcode, access details and contact details. We reply with a free quote, and nothing is paid online for regular collections.
What paperwork does the law require?
Every business must use a registered waste carrier and keep a waste transfer note for its waste. Our waste carrier licence number is CBDU499006.
Can we change how often our bins are emptied?
Yes. Get in touch and tell us which collection you want to change and the new frequency. Options run from once a fortnight up to five times a week.
Can you clear an office or shop as a one-off job?
Yes. Choose the one-off option in the quote tool, size the job, pick a date and pay online. It is booked the same way as a household clearance.
Get your business collections sorted
Send one free quote request covering every waste type you need.
