Commercial Waste Collection Costs

There are no set-in-stone prices for the cost of commercial waste collection, as there are so many factors to consider. The type and volume of waste, how often you want it collected, and where your business is in the UK all affect commercial waste collection costs. Other factors that impact the price include:

• Landfill tax – to encourage recycling, the government imposes a tax on all waste disposed of at a landfill site. If your business sends waste to landfill in the UK it must pay landfill tax for its disposal. The standard landfill tax rate is £126.15 per tonne from 1 April 2025.
• Gate fees – waste processing facilities, such as recycling plants and landfill sites, charge a gate fee. These vary depending on the facility with the average gate fee for anaerobic digestion being £15 per tonne in 2022/23 while for a material recovery facility it was £79 per tonne.
• Recycling rebates – certain types of waste like glass, cardboard, metal, and alloy have scrap value and can potentially be sold for a small profit. For this, you need very large volumes measured in multiple tonnes to get a rebate.

The easiest way to find out how much commercial waste collection costs your business is to request a free tailored quote based on your exact requirements. Tell us your location, the waste materials you produce, the number, type, and size of bins you need, and how frequently you want them collected. We’ll provide a bespoke price for commercial waste collection.

Get your free no-obligation quote today – call 0800 211 8390 or contact us online.

The cost of waste disposal isn’t straightforward as many factors affect the price. That’s why there’s no single catch-all price for waste disposal. Every business is different, which means costs for specific services each one needs vary. How much waste disposal costs your company will depend on a few important factors.

These are the main things that affect waste disposal costs:

• Waste material – the waste type affects the storage requirements, its weight, the disposal method, and processing. The costs vary depending on each element. For example, the cost and ease of managing waste paper is more straightforward compared to clinical waste.
• Volume of waste – how much of each waste stream you have impacts the price. Greater weight and volume usually mean higher costs for disposal. In some cases, rebates may be available depending on the material and weight though.

A simple way to find the cheapest commercial waste collection is to use a leading waste broker such as Business Waste. We compare prices from a wide range of reliable and licensed waste carriers within our nationwide network. Using the information you provide we’ll source affordable and cost-effective quotes that meet your needs.

You can find cheap commercial waste collection online or get a quote over the phone. Just tell us where your business is based in the UK, what type and amount of waste you need removed (and an idea of bin types, sizes, and numbers if possible), and how often you want it collected.

Using this information we’ll assess your requirements and determine the best bins and collections for your company, then come back to you with an affordable and cost-effective price. Get your free no-obligation quote today – call 0800 211 8390 or contact us online.

Under UK law, your organisation has a legal obligation and duty of care to get and keep a waste transfer note that documents every load of waste that leaves your business premises. Your waste management company should provide this free of charge. Be wary of any company that wants to charge you for the provision of a waste transfer note. These must be provided by law.

These are a few tips to save money on your commercial waste collections:

• Waste audit – by determining the amount and types of waste your organisation generates, you can understand how to reduce the amount of waste you send to landfill. A waste audit is a process of figuring out ways you can reduce, reuse, and recycle.
• Recycle – as part of its commitment to the environment, the government is encouraging businesses to recycle as many materials as they can. Recycling costs less than sending waste to landfill and is not subject to the landfill tax, which could help save your business some serious money.
• Improve your buying practices – get in the habit of only buying items you need, and only buying items that can be recycled.
• Reuse – do you need to recycle the bottled water from the staff room when you could replace it with tap water from a filtered container? Try to foster a culture of sustainability within your organisation – think no more plastic bottles, ditching disposable coffee cups, and reusing items where possible.