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Food Waste Management & Recycling Services

Reduce waste, save money, and stay compliant with food waste collection you can trust.

Food waste is a problem every business faces and one that’s become more regulated than ever. Under the Simpler Recycling laws, all businesses in England with ten or more full-time employees must separate food waste from general waste from March 2025 (and by 2027 for smaller businesses).

At Business Waste, we make compliance simple. We provide free food waste bins and bags, nationwide collection, and fast quotes. This is all handled by our licensed waste carriers who keep your business clean, legal, and sustainable.

Get your free quote within an hour and start managing your food waste with confidence.

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How Our Food Waste Collection Works

  1. Get your free quote.

    Tell us about your business and how often you’d like collections. You’ll receive a tailored quote in under an hour.

  2. Receive your free bins.

    We’ll deliver the right food waste bins to your site, free of charge. No hidden rental or delivery fees.

  3. Fill them up.

    Use your food waste bins to separate and dispose of any edible or biodegradable waste. This could be anything from leftovers and expired stock to fruit, veg, meat, and bakery items.

  4. We collect and recycle.

    Our licensed carriers collect your waste on the agreed schedule and transport it to an anaerobic digestion plant or industrial composting site, never landfill. You’ll receive a free Duty-of-Care certificate for full traceability.

Why use Business Waste for 
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Commercial Food Waste Disposal

Thousands of UK businesses trust us with their food-waste disposal and collections because we keep things simple, compliant, and cost-effective. From cafés and care homes to restaurants and manufacturers, we tailor collections around your output so you only pay for what you need.

With free bins, nationwide coverage, and fast support from real people, we make food-waste management easy from day one. You’ll stay compliant, cut disposal costs, and keep your site clean and hygienic all year round.

Benefits of Choosing Business Waste for Food Waste Services:

  • Free bins and delivery – You only pay for collection.
  • Guaranteed compliance – Stay aligned with Simpler Recycling rules.
  • 100% landfill diversion – Food waste recycled into energy or compost.
  • Flexible scheduling– Daily, weekly, or fortnightly collections.
  • Nationwide coverage – Every UK postcode, from Cornwall to the Highlands.
  • Fast customer service– Add bins, adjust collections, or get expert help anytime.

Bespoke Food Waste Management 
for Your Business

Every business creates food waste differently, so we tailor our service to fit your specific needs.

  • Restaurants and cafés: Regular collections keep your kitchen clean and odour-free.
  • Hotels and catering: Handle large volumes of mixed food waste efficiently and hygienically.
  • Pubs and bars: Keep waste storage secure with free wheelie bins and scheduled removals.
  • Schools, care homes, and hospitals: Ensure full compliance and prevent contamination.
  • Supermarkets and manufacturers: Safely dispose of expired or unsellable stock.

We’ll help you review your current setup, identify savings, and build a simple plan for food waste collection, disposal, and recycling.

Stay compliant with the 2025 regulations. Let us handle your food waste so you can focus on your business goals.

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Food Waste Bins for Every Business

Keep your premises clean and organised with the right bin setup.

We provide 240-litre wheelie bins which can hold 80kg of food waste as standard, sturdy, sealed, and colour-coded to prevent contamination. We can also provide 120-litre bins that hold up to 40kg of food waste and are suitable for low-volume sites, as well as food waste bags perfect for small volumes and indoor use. Businesses that produce higher volumes can request additional bins or more frequent collections.

All bins are provided free of charge, with no delivery or rental fees. You only pay for collection, it’s that simple.

What can go in a food waste bin:

  • Raw or cooked meat and fish
  • Fruit, vegetables, and salads
  • Bread, rice, and pasta
  • Dairy products
  • Bakery items
  • Tea bags and coffee grounds

What can’t go in:

  • Liquids (like oil or milk)
  • Food packaging or plastic wrap
  • Nappies or general waste

Our Commitment to 
Food Waste Compliance

We make food waste compliance simple, transparent, and fully aligned with UK legislation. When you work with Business Waste, you can trust that your waste is handled legally, safely, and sustainably from collection to final processing.
With every collection, you receive:

  • A free Duty of Care certificate (required under the Environmental Protection Act 1990) confirming how and where your waste was treated.
  • Collection by our fully licensed waste carriers in line with the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 and relevant Scottish and Northern Irish regulations.
  • Guaranteed landfill diversion, your food waste is never sent to landfill.
  • Processing that follows the Waste Hierarchy: reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, dispose.

How your food waste is treated:

You can learn more about our policies and compliance here.

Food Waste FAQs

  • What is food waste?

    Food waste includes any edible or biodegradable material discarded by businesses. This includes everything from peelings and leftovers to expired or unsellable items.

  • How is commercial food waste recycled?

    Food waste is normally disposed of and recycled through Anaerobic Digestion (AD) or In-Vessel Composting (IVC). Both methods keep food out of landfill and turn it into something useful.

    • Anaerobic Digestion: Food waste is placed in sealed tanks with no oxygen. Microorganisms break it down to produce biogas, which is used to generate renewable energy, and a nutrient-rich digestate that’s used as fertiliser for farmland.
    • In-Vessel Composting: Food waste is mixed with other organic materials and composted in temperature-controlled units. This creates high-quality compost for agriculture, landscaping, and horticulture.

    Both methods reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support the circular economy, and help the UK move toward net zero.

    Learn more about Anaerobic Digestion here.

  • What bin should food waste go in?

    Use dedicated food waste bin and bags with a secure lid. We provide free bins to ensure waste stays separate from other materials.

  • How much food waste is produced in the UK?

    The UK produces around 9.5 million tonnes of food waste each year, a major environmental and financial burden for businesses.

  • How can I reduce food waste in my business?

    Start by tracking what you buy, use, and throw away. Simple steps like planning menus, ordering stock more accurately, and separating food waste from other materials can make a big impact.

    Reducing food waste doesn’t just help in terms of sustainability; it can contribute to lowering purchasing costs, reducing disposal bills and increasing essential UK waste compliance.

    Not sure where to begin? Take advantage of a free waste audit and receive tailored advice to complement your setup.

  • What happens to food waste after collection?

    After collection, it’s weighed, transferred to an authorised facility, and recycled into renewable energy or compost, keeping unnecessary waste away from landfill.

  • Do I have to separate food waste by law?

    Yes, as of March 2025, all English businesses with 10 or more full-time employees must separate food waste for collection under Simpler Recycling rules. Smaller business must comply by 2027.

  • What food waste regulations should my business know about?

    Several UK regulations govern how food waste must be handled and disposed of safely:

    • Environment Act 2021: Introduced Simpler Recycling, requiring separate food waste collections.
    • Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011: Sets the waste hierarchy, prioritising prevention and recycling over disposal.
    • Animal By-Products (ABP) Regulations: Defines strict rules for handling food containing animal products (Category 3).
    • Environmental Protection Act 1990: Establishes the legal Duty of Care for all waste producers.
    • The Controlled Waste Regulations
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