Southampton Waste Management

Responsible waste disposal in Southampton is essential to protect the environment and get rid of rubbish from your business safely and legally. At Business Waste, we dispose of all waste away from landfill and prioritise recycling and recovery where possible. The type of material affects the method of waste disposal in Southampton.

Glass, paper, cardboard, plastic, and other recyclable rubbish are transported to recycling facilities while the likes of food and organic waste are sent for composting or anaerobic digestion. Energy from waste plants are a destination for general waste. Hazardous, chemical, and clinical waste may be disposed of via treatment or incineration.

Recycling in Southampton is important for businesses to do your bit for the environment, save money, and help keep the port city as green as Southampton Common. Use appropriate bins, bags, and containers to segregate recyclable materials and comply with the Simpler Recycling rules for businesses.

Waste will be taken to a local recycling facility by licensed waste carriers for sorting and recycling. This avoids it going to landfill and reduces your waste management costs – as you won’t pay any landfill tax for its disposal. We offer waste recycling in Southampton for glass, cardboard, paper, dry mixed recycling, plastic, paper, and other waste streams.

According to the latest figures, around 24,778 tonnes of household waste are recycled in Southampton, but the city has a household recycling rate of 27.4%. That’s well below the average for England and government targets and means around 70% of household waste in Southampton is incinerated, which avoids landfill but still has a negative environmental impact.

Waste collection in Southampton is available from any business with an SO postcode in the city and surrounding region. This includes anywhere from the town centre out to Winchester, the New Forest, and beyond. We work with local suppliers to offer waste collection in Southampton from the following postcodes:

• SO14 – Southampton City Centre, St. Mary’s, Newtown, Nicholstown, Northam, Ocean Village, Chapel, Eastern Docks, Bevois Valley
• SO15 – Shirley, Freemantle, Regents Park, Banister Park, Polygon, Millbrook, Maybush Redbridge
• SO16 – Bassett, Lordswood, Lordshill, Redbridge, Rownhams, Nursling, Chilworth, Shirley Warren
• SO17 – Highfield, Portswood, St Denys, Swaythling
• SO18 – Bitterne, Bitterne Park, Harefield, Townhill Park, Chartwell Green, Mansbridge, Southampton Airport
• SO19 – Sholing, Merry Oak, Thornhill, Woolston, Weston
• SO20 – Stockbridge, King’s Somborne, Middle Wallop
• SO21 – Compton, Colden Common, Easton, Hursley, Itchen Abbas, Martyr Worthy, Micheldever, Owslebury, Shawford, South Wonston, Sutton Scotney, Sparsholt, Twyford
• SO22 – Badger Farm, Fulflood, Hursley, Littleton and Harestock, Olivers Battery, Pitt, St Cross (W), Stanmore, Weeke
• SO23 – Abbotts Barton, Bar End, Highcliffe, Hyde, St Cross (E), Winnall
• SO24 – New Alresford, Old Alresford, Cheriton, Tichborne, Ropley
• SO30 – Botley, Hedge End, West End, Curbridge
• SO31 – Warsash, Hamble-le-Rice, Locks Heath Netley Abbey

Arrange affordable waste removal in Southampton from your business with free bins – only pay for collections. There are no delivery, hire, or hidden fees. Choose from a wide range of bins and sizes for efficient waste management. Avoid paying for half-empty bin removals and organise frequent collections to suit your needs.

Daily, weekly, or fortnightly commercial waste removal in Southampton is possible from anywhere across the city. Licensed waste carriers remove your waste and dispose of it away from landfill. Receive a free duty of care certificate for proof and peace of mind that your business waste is managed responsibly.

See how much you could save with a free no-obligation quote for waste removal in Southampton today – call 0800 211 8390 or contact us online.