Food Waste Management
Food waste is an ongoing problem that greatly impacts our planet. Many businesses require regular and reliable food waste collection and responsible disposal to operate sustainably and reduce waste management costs. It also helps maintain high hygiene standards for restaurants, hotels, cafes, pubs, and others in the food service industry.
Arrange daily, weekly, or fortnightly commercial food waste collection anywhere in the UK with Business Waste. Separate waste food collection becomes a legal requirement in England under the new Simpler Recycling regulations by the end of March 2025 for businesses with at least ten full-time employees (the end of March 2027 for fewer than ten full-time employees).
Prepare your business and benefit from flexible and cost-effective food waste collection tailored to your needs. We provide free bins to segregate and store waste food easily with no delivery or rental fees – you just pay for collection.
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Food waste disposal
Responsible food waste disposal keeps it away from landfill and avoids contaminating other waste streams. Any food in landfill decomposes and releases greenhouse gases like methane and carbon dioxide, which contribute to climate change. Disposal of food waste at landfill sites is also more expensive for businesses due to landfill tax.
Segregating waste food from other streams ensures responsible disposal. The disposal of food waste with general waste could see it go to landfill or be incinerated when other more sustainable options are available. At Business Waste, we provide professional, responsible, and reliable waste food disposal services.
Licensed waste carriers remove and transport your food waste to an anaerobic digestion plant, energy from waste facility, or industrial composting site. You receive a free duty of care that confirms its safe and legal transfer and the disposal method and location. This provides proof and peace of mind that your waste food is disposed of properly.
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Schedule regular food waste collection from your business anywhere in the UK. Tell us roughly how many bins you need to store your commercial waste food, how often you want them removed, and your location. We’ll provide an accurate free no-obligation quote.
There’s no cost for delivery or bin hire – you just pay for collection. Simply fill them up and place in the agreed location and time before pickup. Ensure you remain within the weight limits and our drivers will transport it to a relevant composting site or anaerobic digestion plant.
Speak to one of our friendly team if you have any questions or want to discuss your food waste management.
Work with Business Waste to improve your food waste management and benefit from;
- Free bins – store waste food securely in wheelie bins and containers with no delivery or hire charges as you only pay for collection.
- Landfill diversion – all food waste is disposed of away from landfill via anaerobic digestion or composting.
- Regular collection – daily, weekly, and fortnightly food waste collections keep your site clear and provide reliable removals.
- Affordable prices – we work with local and national food waste companies to offer bespoke and cost-effective prices.
- Great customer service – add bins, change collection frequencies, and get help for any queries with our expert and friendly team.
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Spencer at business waste has gone above and beyond to resolve issues I have had with my food waste service. Cannot thank him enough for ensuring I can continue to run by business effectively. Fantastic service
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When my previous waste company stopped collecting our general waste with very little notice I got in touch with Business Waste and they were really helpful in setting up a new collection with them. Dan made this easy to do and now we have food & mixed recycling collections with them as well. Would definitely recommend.
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We have used Business Waste for about a year for our general waste and we are really happy with the service they provide. We have recently added a mixed recycling collection and a food waste collection due to the new regulations coming in and we found this really easy to organise. Our main contact Victorya has been a real help in making this happen and she is a pleasure to deal with. She is always there if we have queries and replies almost immediately so I would definitely recommend.
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Dan was great to deal with in setting up our account for food waste to meet the new legislation at a cheaper cost than our existing provider. We will look to move our other collections to Business Waste at the end of our contracts.
Food waste collection
Regular waste food collection helps your business get rid of leftovers, spoiled, and inedible food items efficiently. This prevents bins from overflowing with rotting food and a foul odour developing, which could put off potential customers. It helps maintain a clean and hygienic working environment and a smooth removal process.
Daily, weekly, or fortnightly food waste collection is available from your business anywhere in the UK with our services. Restaurants, hotels, and commercial kitchens benefit from daily removals while offices may only need weekly waste food collections as they’ll likely produce a much smaller amount.
You can arrange food waste collection at a convenient time, date, and frequency to suit your organisation. Licensed waste carriers will empty your bins and transport the waste food to a nearby anaerobic digestion or composting facility for disposal. A free duty of care certificate confirms the safe collection and removal of your commercial waste food.
Food waste recycling
There are two main methods of recycling food waste – composting and anaerobic digestion (AD). Another option to recycle waste food is to use it as animal feed so it’s technically reused. Commercial food waste recycling converts the materials into energy or fertiliser and keeps it away from landfill sites.
These are the basic processes for food waste recycling:
- Composting – food is transported to large industrial compost sites. It may be mixed with other organic waste (such as garden waste) and laid out in large piles. Temperature control, humidity, and airflow levels are checked and regulated to speed up the process, which creates fertiliser and compost for farms, gardens, and other uses.
- Anaerobic digestion – this method of commercial food waste recycling breaks down food products due to the absence of light and oxygen. It’s put in a tank with no oxygen as microorganisms break it down. The process produces biogas, which is captured and turned into energy and biofuel, with the leftover material forming biofertilizer.
We provide food waste recycling services for businesses. The specific method to recycle food waste removed from your organisation can depend on the type and volume of materials and your location. One of our team can inform you of the recycling method and you receive a free duty of care certificate too.
Who needs food waste disposal?
Almost all businesses produce some level of food waste, but it’s more of an issue for those working in catering, hospitality, and the food industry. Under the new Simpler Recycling regulations, every business with ten or more full-time employees must have separate food waste collection and disposal in place by the end of March 2025.
Some of the main businesses that require commercial food waste collection include:
- Bakery – waste ingredients and by-products from production
- Catering – excess food and out-of-date items
- Hotels – kitchen food waste and leftovers from customers
- Pubs and clubs – waste food from food production and clientele
- Restaurants – leftover food from customers and meal prep
- Takeaways – out-of-date products and excess food
Types of food waste
There are four main types of food waste:
- Solid and liquid food by products from agriculture, manufacturing or food and drink processing.
- Unsellable, out of date food from shops and supermarkets.
- Leftover food from restaurants and food preparation.
- Bakery and packaged food waste.
The exact types of waste food include thousands of different items that fall into these four main categories.
As an example, these are some of the most common types of food waste you can put in a food waste bin and arrange collection for reuse rather than going to landfill:
- Meat and fish – both raw and cooked
- Vegetables and fruit – both raw and cooked
- Dairy products – including cheese and eggs
- Bakery products – bread, cakes, and pastries
- Rice, pasta, and beans
- Tea bags, leaves, and coffee grounds
You cannot put the following items into a food waste bin:
- Liquids – milk, water and more may leak
- Food packaging
- Nappies and non-food products
Food waste bins
Get free bins for your commercial food waste with no delivery or bin hire charges – only pay for collection. Explore the range of food waste bins and containers.
Food waste management services
Streamline food waste management within your business from the point of production to its final disposal destination. Start with a food waste audit to review the types and amount of food your business throws out every day, week, or month. One of our experts can assess your current food waste management processes and advise on an efficient plan.
This includes looking at where you generate waste food, ways to reduce food waste within your organisation, and your storage capacity. We can provide free bins to separate and store waste food securely with no delivery or hire charges – you just pay for collection. Then arrange removals on a regular basis to suit your needs.
Effective food waste management is essential to comply with the new Simpler Recycling legislation. It’s also more sustainable and cost-effective for businesses of any industry and size in the UK. Improve your food waste management and find out more about some of our services:
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