Nappy Waste Disposal
Most parents may claim their children go through hundreds of nappies a week, but many businesses in various industries genuinely do. Having an effective plan to store, remove, and dispose of nappy waste is essential to manage such sanitary waste safely and hygienically. Our nappy disposal services can help your organisation anywhere in the UK.
Any business that provides baby changing facilities must ensure all nappy waste is stored, removed, collected, and disposed of properly. This prevents bad smells and poor hygiene standards from developing, which puts human health at risk. Responsible nappy waste disposal protects the environment, health standards, and your business.
At Business Waste, we can help with nappy waste disposal by providing free bins anywhere in the UK, you only pay for collection. Learn more about our nappy waste disposal service and get a free quote tailored to your needs – call 0800 211 8390 or contact us online.
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Nappy waste collection
At Business Waste, we’re on hand to help you put together an effective plan for nappy waste collection – whatever kind and size of company you operate. We’ve worked closely with various nurseries and childcare facilities around the UK to arrange safe and secure collection of nappy waste.
Create a waste management plan and removal schedule that suits your company. This includes delivery of free bins for nappy waste – you just pay for collection. Our team of experts can advise on the right bins and sizes based on your needs and help you minimise waste at its source, saving you money over time.
Arrange nappy waste collection on a daily, weekly, or fortnightly basis at a time convenient for your business. Our nationwide network means we can collect nappy waste anywhere in the UK. Licensed waste carriers remove your waste from an accessible pickup point at an agreed time and transport it to a nearby facility for responsible disposal.
Get a free quote for nappy waste collection for your business, whatever industry you work in. Call 0800 211 8390 or contact us online today. One of our friendly and expert team will happily answer any questions you have about our nappy waste collection and disposal services.
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Get free bins for nappy waste. There are no delivery fees, bin hire costs, or hidden charges – you only pay for collection. Explore the wide range of nappy bins available.
Nappy disposal
To dispose of nappies at home you can usually bag them up and throw them away with your general waste. Different rules and regulations apply to nappy disposal for businesses. It’s important you put together a waste management plan for safe and secure nappy waste disposal.
Used nappies are a type of sanitary waste – meaning incorrect disposal could harm public health and the environment. It’s not hazardous, but nappy waste is offensive waste (unpleasant in sight and smell) and could lead to health issues due to exposure. It’s also often described as hygiene waste or human hygiene waste.
It’s your responsibility to keep your premises safe and clean and ensure you don’t negatively impact the environment during your daily operations. Having appropriate sanitary waste bins to store nappy waste and arranging collection by licensed waste carriers ensures safe and compliant disposal.
The main two methods of nappy disposal are landfill and incineration. Nappies in landfills take hundreds of years to break down (unless they’re biodegradable nappies). Incineration can generate energy used as an alternative to fuel, but it still produces greenhouse gases. We use disposal methods that keep as much nappy waste away from landfill as possible.
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Nappy recycling
It’s estimated that three billion nappies are thrown away in the UK each year. Unfortunately, most nappy materials are hard to recycle – especially disposable nappies. Many nappies are disposed of with general waste and end up in landfill but nappy recycling is possible for more sustainable disposal.
Landfill sites are a key contributor to global warming. Thankfully, there are nappy recycling and other methods to dispose of such sanitary waste. For example, certain nappies can be treated at a specialist centre, making them easier to recycle. Nappy recycling is also possible for cloth nappies. After cleaning and treatment, they can go through textile recycling.
For disposable nappies that aren’t recyclable, they can be incinerated at specialist plants and used to generate energy. Landfill is a last resort for Business Waste. We work carefully alongside our partners to ensure nappy recycling where possible with waste disposed of quickly and effectively, leaving minimal impact upon the planet.
Who needs a nappy
collection service?
Many businesses in the UK need a nappy collection service to safely store, remove, and dispose of old nappies from their workplace and customer bathrooms. Anywhere that offers baby changing facilities will produce nappy waste that needs storing in appropriate bins before removal. Nurseries, schools, shops, restaurants, and leisure centres are common examples.
Some of the main industries and businesses that need a nappy disposal service include:
Nappy waste disposal
regulations in the UK
There are various nappy waste disposal regulations in the UK to ensure such waste is disposed of safely and with as little environmental impact as possible. The main two regulations that cover commercial nappy waste that your business should be aware of are:
- The Environmental Protection Act 1990 – This legislation encourages employers to take responsibility to safely dispose of and store all waste produced on their premises – including nappy waste. To demonstrate you’re following these regulations and protecting the environment, you must obtain a completed duty of care certificate.
- The Water Industries Act 1991 – In the past, many people disposed of sanitary waste by flushing it down the toilet. However, this led to numerous issues as a build-up of waste can block or damage pipes. The Waste Industries Act 1991 was put in place to ensure appropriate waste disposal methods are followed by businesses to dispose of sanitary waste including used nappies.
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Nappy disposal – I found the whole process of signing up to Business Waste professional and efficient. Everything, regarding contracts etc., was clearly explained.Kathryn
I’d like to thank Kendra Mayall for quickly ironing out a few minor problems at the very beginning of the process. I would recommend this service to others.
Why use Business Waste for
nappy waste removal?
Save money on commercial nappy waste removal from your business anywhere in the UK with free bins. There are no delivery or hire fees – you only pay for collection. Combine the number and size of bins you need to store used nappies with a cost-effective removal frequency.
Licensed waste carriers will collect your nappy waste and transport it to a facility for responsible disposal away from landfill. You receive a free duty of care certificate for extra peace of mind too. Protect human health and the environment with an efficient plan and management thanks to our nappy disposal services.
Get a free no-obligation quote for nappy waste removal today – call 0800 211 8390 or contact us online.
Work with Business Waste to get rid of nappy waste from your company and benefit from:
- Free bins – select from various bins and containers in different sizes and just pay for collection.
- Responsible disposal – nappy waste is disposed of away from landfill and recycled where possible.
- Competitive prices – we have a network of local, national, and specialist suppliers to help us offer bespoke and affordable quotes.
- Regular waste collection – get daily, weekly, and fortnightly nappy waste collection booked for your business.
- Great customer service – speak to our friendly team if you have any questions or want advice on managing your nappy waste.
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Published 19th April 2022 by Mark Hall. Last modified 20th March 2025