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Waste that is not accepted at HRCs

Business Waste - Not Accepted at Household Recycling Centres.

Household Recycling Centres cannot accept any business waste.

This applies even if the business is run from your own home.

What is business waste?

Any waste from:

  • Construction
  • Demolition
  • Industry
  • Agriculture
  • Any commercial activity - (including home based businesses)

What should businesses do?

Business waste must be:

  • Taken to a suitably licensed disposal site, or
  • Collected by a registered waste carrier.

We are proud ambassadors for the 'Right Waste Right Place' campaign, which helps sole traders and small businesses understand their responsibilities around waste and recycling.

The website includes:

  • Case studies
  • Need to know cards
  • Simple guides
  • Videos

Find out more:

Household Waste - Your Responsibilities

If you hire a company to do work at your property (such as building, gardening, scrap collection, or fitting a new kitchen), you and the company are both responsible for the waste they produce, including transport and disposal.

Key points for householders:

  • Always check the company is a registered waste carrier.
  • Ask to see their registration certificate and keep proof.
  • Always ask for a receipt.
  • Note their name and vehicle registration.
  • Be cautious if the price seems too cheap.

If your waste is later found to be fly-tipped, it can be traced back to you. You could face fines or prosecution.

How to check a waste carrier:

 

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