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Plastic Waste Management & Recycling Services

Cut costs, stay compliant, and recycle plastic waste responsibly with reliable collections.

Plastic is one of the most common waste streams for UK businesses, and one of the most regulated. With recycling rules tightening and landfill costs rising, separating and recycling your plastic waste has never been more important.

At Business Waste, we make plastic waste management simple. We provide free bins, nationwide plastic waste collection, and responsible recycling that diverts plastic away from landfill. Our licensed carriers collect on your schedule and supply free duty-of-care documentation for peace of mind.

Get your free quote within an hour and start managing your plastic waste the right way.

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  • Free quote within 1 hr
  • Any type of plastic waste
  • FREE bins and delivery
  • We cover all of the UK
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How Our Plastic Waste Collection Works

  1. Get your free quote.

    Tell us about your business, waste type, and collection frequency. You’ll receive a tailored quote for your plastic waste collections within an hour.

  2. Receive your free bins.

    We’ll deliver the right plastic waste bins to your site, free of charge. No rental or delivery fees. You only pay for the collection.

  3. Fill your bins up.

    Use your bins to separate clean, dry plastic waste. We’ll guide you on what can and can’t go in, to prevent contamination.

  4. We collect and recycle.

    Our licensed carriers collect your plastic waste on your schedule. It’s sent to authorised recycling facilities, never landfill, and you receive a free Duty-of-Care certificate for full traceability.

Why Use Business Waste for Commercial Plastic Waste Collections?

Reliable Plastic Waste Disposal for UK Businesses

Every business creates plastic waste, whether that’s packaging, bottles, shrink wrap, or manufacturing offcuts. We tailor collections around your output so you only pay for what you need.
With free bins, nationwide coverage, and support from real people, we keep your site clean, compliant, and sustainable all year round.

Benefits of Choosing Business Waste For Plastic Waste Management

  • Free bins and delivery, you only pay for collection
  • Guaranteed compliance with UK waste-handling regulations
  • 100% landfill diversion wherever recycling is possible
  • Flexible scheduling: daily, weekly, or fortnightly collections
  • Nationwide coverage across every UK postcode
  • Fast support. Change collections or request help anytime

Bespoke Plastic Waste Management 
for Your Business

Every business handles plastic differently. We build a waste plan that suits your operations, storage space, and waste volumes.

We support all types of organisations, including:

  • Retail and hospitality – bottles, packaging, and catering waste
  • Offices – drinks bottles, food packaging, and stationery plastics
  • Manufacturing and industrial sites – offcuts, moulded plastics, and bulk packaging
  • Healthcare and education – food packaging, bottles, and mixed plastics
  • Construction – PVC pipes, wrap, buckets, and hard plastics

We’ll help you assess your current setup, recommend improvements, and create an efficient plan for plastic waste collection, disposal, and recycling.

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Plastic Waste Bins
for Every Business

Choosing the right containers keeps your site tidy and maximises your recycling capacity.
We provide a range of free plastic waste bins and bags. You only pay for the collection.

Bin options include:

What can go in your plastic waste bin:

  • Bottles, containers, and tubs
  • Plastic wrap, bags, and film
  • Packaging and trays

What can’t go in:

  • Contaminated plastics with food or liquid
  • Polystyrene unless pre-agreed
  • Hazardous plastics or chemical containers

Our in-house experts will guide you on separating plastic correctly to avoid contamination and keep recycling costs low.

Types of Plastic Waste We Collect

We collect and recycle a wide range of commercial plastic waste. Whether your business produces packaging, containers, offcuts or specialist plastics, we can handle it responsibly and divert it from landfill.

We also handle more specialist plastic waste:

Contaminated plastics (processed via the most suitable recycling or recovery route)

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Our Commitment to 
Plastic Waste Compliance

We make plastic waste compliance straightforward, transparent, and fully aligned with UK legislation.

When you work with Business Waste, you receive:

  • A free Duty-of-Care certificate (required under the Environmental Protection Act 1990)
  • Collections by our fully licensed waste carriers in line with the Waste (England & Wales) Regulations 2011
  • Plastic waste recycling that follows the Waste Hierarchy. Prioritising reuse and recycling over disposal
  • Landfill diversion – we recycle plastics wherever possible
Learn more about our sustainability commitments

How your plastic waste is treated:

  • Sorted, washed, and processed into pellets for reuse
  • Repurposed into packaging, construction materials, textiles, or new plastic goods
  • Where plastic can’t be recycled, Energy-from-Waste facilities recover value rather than sending material to landfill

This protects the environment, cuts emissions, and supports the UK’s circular economy and net-zero goals.

Why use Business Waste for 
plastic waste management?

Recycle plastic your business produces to get rid of it responsibly. Save money on plastic waste management with free bins to separate and store such materials. There are no delivery or bin hire fees – you only pay for collection. A wide range of sizes and containers are available to suit your needs.

Commercial plastic recycling ensures waste is kept away from landfill to help protect the environment and avoid landfill tax. As a leading waste broker, we partner with specialist plastic recycling companies across the UK to source the best quotes and options to get rid of your scrap plastic affordably and sustainably.

Choose Business Waste for your commercial plastic waste management and benefit from:

  • Free bins – select from various sizes and kinds of bins to store scrap plastic with zero delivery or rental fees as you only cover collection costs.
  • Commercial plastic recycling – all plastic is recycled where possible and disposed of responsibly away from landfill.
  • Competitive prices – get a bespoke quote as we work with local and national plastic recycling companies across the country to deliver the best prices.
  • Regular collections – arrange daily, weekly, or fortnightly collection of waste plastic from your business for reliable removals.
  • Excellent customer service – have one point of contact for all your plastic waste management needs with regular updates and communication.

 

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Get a fast FREE quote for plastic waste disposal

  • Free quote within 1 hr
  • Any type of plastic
  • FREE bins and delivery
  • We cover all of the UK

 

Plastic Waste FAQs

  • What is plastic waste?

    Plastic waste includes any plastic material your business no longer needs. This includes bottles, bags, trays, tubs, packaging, shrink wrap, and manufacturing offcuts.

  • How is commercial plastic waste recycled?

    Plastic is sorted by type, cleaned, shredded, and processed into pellets that are turned into new products. Where plastics can’t be recycled, they may be recovered through Energy-from-Waste facilities.

    Read our full guide on plastic waste recycling.

  • How do I reduce plastic waste in my business?

    Start by reviewing purchasing habits, switching to reusable or low-plastic alternatives, training staff to separate waste correctly, and maximising recycling. Reducing plastic waste can lower disposal costs, cut purchasing spend, and improve sustainability credentials.

  • How much plastic waste does the UK produce each year?

    The UK generates millions of tonnes of plastic waste annually, a large portion of which comes from commercial businesses.

  • What bin should plastic waste go in?

    Use a dedicated plastic recycling bin and ensure items are clean and dry to avoid contamination.

    You can learn more about what bins are required for plastic waste here.

  • What happens to the plastic after collection?

    Your waste is transferred to an authorised plastic recycling facility for processing into new materials or directed to Energy-from-Waste recovery if recycling isn’t possible.

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