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Waste Management Glasgow

At Business Waste we offer professional waste management in Glasgow for all business and commercial organisations throughout the Scottish city. We use a Glasgow-based waste collection team who have great local knowledge of the city and surrounding area. This enables us to deliver a consistently efficient and reliable service to all our clients.

Save money on commercial waste management in Glasgow with free bins for your business. There are no delivery or rental fees – you only pay for collection. Plus, we aim to dispose of as much rubbish as possible away from landfill to help protect the planet and keep Glasgow green.

Business Waste is a vital service to help businesses and commercial organisations across the city deal with their waste management. Call 0800 211 8390 or contact us online to find out how your business can waste less time and money with a free quote tailored to your needs.

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Waste collection in Glasgow

Organise waste collection in Glasgow that aligns with your operations for an efficient and cost-effective solution. Daily, weekly, and fortnightly waste collections are available at a time that fits in with your schedule. Combine the best size and types of bins with a removal frequency that avoids rubbish building up on your site.

We offer a wide range of services and solutions to look after your waste management requirements. This includes waste collection in Glasgow of office and confidential waste, food waste, toxic and pharmaceutical waste, recycling, and all other general waste. Our current clients work in a variety of sectors from care homes to catering, pharmaceutical and offices.

Whether you require a simple wheelie bin service or a more complex collection, we can accommodate your business waste needs. We understand that collection times and rates are often inconvenient for many business owners and companies. That’s why we work with our clients to find the most efficient service to help deal with unwanted waste.

To arrange low cost waste collections call 0800 211 8390

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Waste disposal in Glasgow

We strive to help Glasgow meet its waste targets by aiming for zero landfill with all the waste we remove and dispose of. Your waste will be organised into recyclable and non-recyclable waste and sent for recycling and recovery where possible. Rubbish such as food and organic waste may be sent for composting or anaerobic digestion.

Responsible waste disposal in Glasgow involves reducing the amount of rubbish sent to landfill sites. In our view, everything that can be recycled should be recycled and, if you use our services, we can ensure this happens. This also reduces your waste management costs as you’ll pay less landfill tax for commercial waste disposal.

Business Waste operates commercial waste management services collecting waste from various businesses and commercial organisations across the UK. We’re knowledgeable, experienced, and successful in our trade. You receive a free duty of care certificate for any waste disposal in Glasgow that confirms the safe and legal disposal of your rubbish.

Recycling in Glasgow

Glasgow has a household recycling rate of 27.6% according to the latest figures. Currently Glasgow sends to landfill more than 165,000 tonnes of household and 50,000 tonnes of this is made up of food waste. Tie is running out to meet the Scottish government targets of no more than 5% waste going to landfill by 2025.

The Council’s recent campaigns have promoted an increase in recycling for its residents, there’s a lot more businesses can do to help move closer to greener targets. Companies must arrange their own commercial waste collections in Glasgow and there should be a focus on increasing recycling where possible.

At Business Waste we can help improve recycling in Glasgow by providing free bins for companies to separate waste types. This includes bins and containers for cardboard, paper, glass, plastic, metal, and other recyclable rubbish. We then ensure such waste is taken to an appropriate recycling centre for recycling.

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Reliable waste removal in Glasgow

Arrange regular and reliable waste removal in Glasgow for your business on terms that suit you. Daily, weekly, and fortnightly collections are available for any bins, bags, and containers you use to help keep your site clean and clear. We’ll provide a tailored quote for Glasgow waste removal based on your specific needs.

All you have to do is fill each bin, bag, or container with the relevant waste type and within any weight limits or max fill lines. Then place them at the pickup point ahead of the collection time. Licensed waste carriers will remove your rubbish as agreed and transport it for disposal. Enjoy easy and effective waste removal in Glasgow with Business Waste.

Commercial waste collection in Glasgow 
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We collect all types of commercial waste in Glasgow. Explore some of the common waste we collect in the Scottish city.

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Bin collection in Glasgow 
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Business Waste offers commercial waste, disposal, collection, and recycling services across Glasgow. Benefit from free bins for your business including the following sizes.

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How does refuse collection in 
Glasgow work for businesses?

  1. Select your free bins

    It’s quick and easy to organise commercial waste collection for your business.

    Simply start by telling us the:

    • Type of waste you need removing
    • Size of bins you require
    • Number of bins you want

    We’ll provide you with a free quote.

  2. Arrange delivery

    When you’re happy with the type, number, and size of free bins, tell us when you need your bins delivering.

    Let us know about any access issues where you want the bins delivering – such as locked gates, access codes and times. We’ll get you up and running in no time.

  3. Fill up your bin

    After the free bins arrive at your chosen location, fill them up with the agreed waste type.

    Make sure you remain within any weight limits for the specific waste type and bin size.

  4. Get your business waste collected

    We’ll arrange waste collection at a time and frequency to suit you and the amount of waste you have.

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Got a question about
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  • Can I add an additional bin to my service?

    Yes, of course. We can provide extra bins for new waste streams to encourage recycling. Or if you’re simply producing more waste of the same type, we can add an extra or larger bin to your delivery and collection services if you’re at capacity.

  • Do you supply a duty of care certificate?

    Yes, we provide a duty of care certificate (also known as a waste transfer note (WTN)) free of charge as part of your service agreement. This is included for free every time we collect any type of waste from your premises. Duty of care certificates are a legal requirement and licensed waste carriers can complete them for free – so you should never be charged for one.

    Find out more about them in our guide to waste transfer notes.

  • How often will my bin be emptied?

    We offer our customers a choice of daily, weekly, or fortnightly collections – so your bins are emptied as often as you want. Our expert team can advise on the correct waste collection schedule based on the type and amount of waste you produce and your business needs – such as your bin storage space and location.

  • What time will my bin be collected?

    Bin collection times vary depending on your location, waste type, number and size of bins, and other factors. We work with all our customers to ensure your waste is always collected on time when it’s suitable for you and the licensed waste carrier. We can work around access times to arrange collections at convenient times.

  • What type of wheelie bins are available?

    A range of two and four-wheel bins are available to store all sorts of waste on your premises. Explore our bins to see all available bins and information about what types and amounts of waste they can hold.

    For any questions and answers about wheelie bin weight limits, sizes, locks, and anything else – read our bin FAQ guide.

  • How can we reduce our waste?

    There are many ways to reduce the amount of waste we produce as individuals and businesses. A waste audit can highlight where you’re producing lots of waste as a starting place to cut down. Simple steps to reduce waste include efficient purchasing, buying reusable products, and recycling as much as possible. For more tips, read our guide about how to reduce waste.

    If you have specific questions about reducing a certain type of waste, find the relevant page in Your Waste.

  • Do you collect any type of waste?

    Yes! We can collect a wide range of waste types in various amounts from all sorts of businesses. From general waste to popular glass, paper, and packaging recycling – as well as specialist waste streams such as clinical, hazardous, and pharmaceutical waste – we work with licensed waste carriers able to safely collect all such types.

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  • Can I pay my bill online?

    Yes – visit our payments page to pay your invoice online. You’ll need your billing and payment details, including your account and invoice number (if applicable).

    If you have any questions about your bill either email [email protected] or call 01904 207 117 and one of our friendly team will be on hand to help.

  • Do you cover all of the UK?

    Yes! Our nationwide network means we offer waste collections anywhere in the UK. Whatever type of waste you need to dispose of and wherever you’re based in the country, we’ll find a local solution for your waste management and recycling needs.

    Arrange waste collections in your location

  • Do you provide free bins?

    Yes, we provide all bins, bags, and containers for your waste free of charge – you just pay for collection. There are no hidden hire or rental charges for your bins, so you know exactly what your waste collections cost.

  • Is the Business Waste customer care team based in the UK?

    Yes, our customer care team is based in York. Email [email protected] or call 01904 207 120 and one of our friendly, expert, and UK-based customer care team will be more than happy to help with your waste collection queries.

  • Do you offer flexible waste collections?

    We realise that your waste collection needs may change as your business grows, seasons change, and demand for your products or services fluctuate. Alongside offering daily, weekly, and fortnightly collections, you can add more, different types, or bigger bins to your services and adapt the frequency of collections.

    Contact us today if you want to change your waste collections.

  • Is Business Waste ISO certified?

    Yes, Business Waste has received Alcumus ISOQAR certification for:

    • ISO 9001: 2015 – Quality management systems
    • ISO 14001: 2015 – Environmental management systems

    These are both in the scope of registration for the provision of waste management brokerage.

  • What is ISO certification and why is it important?

    The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental group that uses experts to set global standards for providing innovation and solutions to worldwide challenges. ISO certification confirms a management system, manufacturing process, service, or documentation procedure meets the requirements for standardisation and quality assurance.

    ISO certification is provided by a third party – in our case Alcumus ISOQAR, which provides UKAS accredited ISO certification. The standards provide benchmarks for businesses to meet, ensuring achieving ISO certification demonstrates a well-run, stable business that’s ready to grow. There are more than 20,000 management standards, but the two we’ve achieved provide the following benefits:

    • ISO 9001: 2015 – helps put our customers first.
    • ISO 14001: 2015 – reduces our environmental impact.
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