The Council’s waste and recycling services for businesses
A quality service that’s local, reliable and safe
Why choose us? • A quality service that you can trust • Competitive pricing with NO VAT to pay • Flexible ways to order and pay • Tailored collections – a variety of bins and bags to help meet your individual needs • Quick response times – same/next day • Fully staffed helpline – specialist staff can deal with your needs immediately • Environmentally friendly – up-to-date vehicle fleet that meets stringent emissions and specifications • Safe and efficient – all our vehicles have 2 staff for safer collections • Up-to-date with waste legislation – we comply with all legal requirements and can help you do the same
Services we offer Waste collections We collect business waste throughout Bath and North East Somerset and provide a variety of containers to help you. We are increasingly using mechanical biological treatment (MBT) to compost, recycle and recover the energy from your waste, (so making the most of waste you haven’t been able to separate for recycling). For help and advice in selecting the right container for you and your business, please contact us. Waste containers Capacity
Width (mm)
Depth Height Height (mm) (mm) with lid open
240 Litre wheeled bin
750
620
1100
1750
660 Litre wheeled bin
1250
720
1310
2030
1100 Litre wheeled bin
1375
1000
1470
2470
Lilac sacks
735
455
990
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Recycling collections Our recycling collections are cheaper than throwing waste away, so the more you recycle the more money you could save. Everything that we collect for recycling is made into useful new products, helping to save energy and resources. We collect cardboard and paper which is recycled back into cardboard packaging. You can choose between bags and/or bins. We can also collect your cardboard in bundles using our stickers instead of a container. Paper and cardboard recycling Capacity
Width (mm)
Depth Height Height (mm) (mm) with lid open
240 Litre wheeled bin
750
620
1100
1750
660 Litre wheeled bin
1250
720
1310
2030
1100 Litre wheeled bin
1375
1000
1470
2470
Clear sacks
735
455
990
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Cardboard stickers
(1 sticker per bundle or cardboard box)
Recycling and Disposal at Bath Transfer Station We operate a Transfer Station in Bath if you’re able to transport your waste and recycling direct to us. We also provide a public weighbridge facility. There is a charge for using these services. Bath Transfer Station, Midland Road, Bath, BA1 3AT Monday - Thursday
8am – 4pm
Friday
8am – 3pm
We accept general waste from businesses at the Transfer Station. However we can also offer a substantial discount to customers who bring in the following pre-sorted items for recycling: • Greenery
• Metals
• Timber
• Cardboard
• Rubble and soil Regulations on when to put out your waste and recycling To keep our streets clean, attractive and safe for everyone, local by-laws dictate when you can and can’t put your waste out for collection. We make sure our collections comply with the following restrictions. You could be fined if you leave it out on other occasions (www.bathnes.gov.uk/businesswaste). Collection time
Put your waste out between these hours only
Your waste must be collected by
Morning
7:30am – 8:30am
10am latest
Afternoon/evening 5pm – 6:30pm
8:45pm latest
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have always had an excellent reputation when it comes to dealing with waste and over the years we have won awards for the quality services we provide. As a local organisation that you can trust we can respond quickly and flexibly to your needs. We can also signpost you to guidance on waste legislation and cost savings in respect of your waste.
Award winning services • ROSPA Health & Safety Awards – Winner 2011 and 2012 • National Apprenticeship Training Awards – Highly commended 2012
Contact If you want to arrange a collection or want to find out more, please visit our website or contact Council Connect www.bathnes.gov.uk/businesswaste Council Connect 01225 39 40 41 businesswaste@bathnes.gov.uk For more information on waste legislation for business visit: www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business Our team are here to help you make the most of your business waste collections.
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