Trade waste
Shops, factories and other businesses have a Duty of Care under Section 34 of The Environmental Protection Act 1990 to dispose of their waste through authorised trade waste collection services and must be able to prove this. You need to have a contract either with Waltham Forest or a recognised waste management organisation to dispose of your trade waste. The maximum fine for dumping rubbish is £20,000 and/or 6 months imprisonment.
Under Section 34 of The Environmental Protection Act 1990 all businesses have a duty of care to dispose of their waste through authorised trade waste collection services and must be able to prove this.
You need to have a contract with a recognised waste management organisation to dispose of your trade waste. The maximum fine for dumping rubbish is £20,000 and/or 6 months imprisonment.
Domestic waste is collected within costs covered under the domestic rate. This is not the case with shops, factories and other businesses under the non-domestic rating system.
Trade waste contractors
| Provider | Contact | Refuse bags | Refuse bins | Recycling service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bywaters | 020 7001 6000 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biffa | 0800 307 307 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Veolia | 0845 60 60 460 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PHS | 0870 241 7491 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sita | 0870 421 1122 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise | 0845 2265101 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Waste Collection.co.uk | 0845 520 6000 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Red Bag Recycling | 0207 998 6136 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
If you choose a provider not on the list above please ensure that they are registered with the Environment Agency on 0800 807060.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
- What does the Duty of Care mean?
- Does the Duty of Care affect me?
- What is waste?
- What is controlled waste?
- What about the Duty of Care and household waste?
- Are there any exceptions to the Duty of Care?
- How do I know what to do under the duty of Care?
- What can I do if I suspect someone is not following the Duty of Care?
- Who has authority to take waste?
