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Commercial waste collection services Preston

Our business waste experts have helped hundreds of businesses in Preston arrange affordable, reliable commercial waste collections.

Below are the most popular business waste collection services in the Preston area. Select your service and provide a few details to receive a free, no-obligation quote today.

<h3>General business waste</h3>

General business waste

General waste services collect food-soiled paper, cling film, and polystyrene containers. While Preston offers extensive recycling options, most businesses still need a general waste service. Once collected, it is transported to a nearby incinerator and converted into renewable energy.

<h3>Commercial recycling services</h3>

Commercial recycling services

Businesses in Preston rely on commercial recycling providers to recycle paper, cardboard, plastics and glass. By opting for convenient dry mixed recycling collections, small businesses can efficiently manage their waste and minimise landfill use.

<h3>Commercial glass recycling </h3>

Commercial glass recycling

In Preston, Alusid is a prominent company integrating recycled glass into its ceramic floor and wall tiles. By using post-consumer glass waste, they contribute to a circular economy. Businesses in Preston can support this sustainable initiative by arranging dedicated commercial glass recycling collections.

<h3>Commercial food waste collection</h3>

Commercial food waste collection

Businesses in Preston can use a commercial food waste collection service to support the planned anaerobic digestion (AD) facility at the Farington Waste Recycling Centre, which is set to open in 2026. This facility will process up to 50,000 tonnes of unavoidable food waste each year, converting it into renewable biogas.

<h3>Commercial cardboard recycling</h3>

Commercial cardboard recycling

Retailers and distributors in Preston, including those in the Fishergate Shopping Centre, produce significant amounts of cardboard waste from packaging. Dedicated commercial cardboard recycling helps retailers save on commercial waste costs.

<h3>Confidential waste disposal</h3>

Confidential waste disposal

Businesses located in Red Scar Business Park in Preston, such as financial services and legal firms, often handle sensitive information and require secure disposal of confidential waste to comply with data protection regulations.

Business Waste in Preston

Preston has a long history in textile manufacturing and engineering, shaping its diverse business environment today. This section highlights the waste management services supporting Preston’s key sectors.

<h3>Office Waste Collection in Preston</h3>

Office Waste Collection in Preston

The Preston Docklands are home to many businesses that require efficient office waste collection. Customised office waste management services ensure the secure disposal of sensitive materials, helping businesses comply with data protection regulations.

<h3>Hospitality Waste Collection in Preston</h3>

Hospitality Waste Collection in Preston

The hospitality sector in areas like Winckley Square generates high volumes of waste, from glass bottles to food scraps. Comprehensive hospitality waste collection services manage recyclable glass, food waste, and general waste for Preston’s pubs, restaurants and hotels.

<h3>Retail Waste Collection in Preston</h3>

Retail Waste Collection in Preston

Retailers in locations such as St. George’s Shopping Centre produce diverse waste, including packaging, food waste, and recyclables. Retail waste collection services in Preston help these businesses manage waste streams with regular pickups.

Commercial waste collection providers in Preston

Businesses in Preston have a range of options for their commercial waste collection needs.

Here is a list of the top commercial waste collection providers serving Preston. To receive a full waste quote from all of our trusted providers, simply start by entering your postcode above.

<h3><a href="https://recyclinglives-services.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Recycling Lives</a></h3>

Recycling Lives

Recycling Lives, headquartered in Preston, provides local businesses with business waste services. They provide everything from smart commercial waste bins to compactors and collect all waste types, making it easy for businesses in Preston to manage their commercial waste.

<h3><a href="https://gaskellswaste.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gaskells</a></h3>

Gaskells

Gaskells Waste Services provides commercial waste collection services for businesses in Preston, with waste processed at their advanced Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) in Liverpool. This facility handles over 70,000 tonnes of waste annually, prioritising recycling to reduce landfill use.

<h3><a href="https://www.fswaste.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fresh Start Waste</a></h3>

Fresh Start Waste

Fresh Start Waste provides commercial waste collection services across Preston and the North West. They operate a recycling facility in Swinton and have four depots across the region, making waste collection straightforward for Preston businesses.

<h3><a href="https://www.jdickinson.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">J Dickinson</a></h3>

J Dickinson

J Dickinson & Sons provides commercial waste recycling services for businesses in Preston and the surrounding areas. Operating from their 17-acre recycling facility in nearby Bolton, they aim to divert up to 1,022 tonnes from landfill each year. Their commitment to recycling for businesses in Preston helps companies with cost-effective commercial waste disposal.

<h3><a href="https://www.biffa.co.uk/where-we-operate/north-west" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Biffa</a></h3>

Biffa

Biffa operates a commercial waste depot in Preston, providing local businesses with commercial waste disposal and recycling services. In 2022, Biffa’s North West operations achieved a 92.8% diversion from landfill rate, processing 7.9 million tonnes of waste. Their Preston depot helps local businesses focus on recycling to reduce landfill use and its associated costs.

Commercial waste collection with Preston City Council

Preston City Council offers a business waste collection service for local businesses.

They provide options for general waste, recycling, and green waste and offer flexible collection schedules up to six times a week.

Waste can be collected using containers in various sizes (from 240 to 1100 litres) or pre-paid sacks for businesses with limited space or lower waste volumes.

Pricing depends on container size, collection frequency, or sack quantities. To obtain a quote and arrange a collection you can apply online.

Commercial Waste Disposal in Preston

Small businesses in Preston may choose to transport their own waste to local recycling centres. To do so legally, they will need a waste carrier license.

Below is essential information to help you correctly dispose of commercial waste in Preston:

Recycling Centres in Preston

Businesses in Preston cannot dispose of their waste at any of Preston City Council’s household recycling centres, as these centres do not accept commercial waste.

Instead, businesses must rely on private facilities to manage and recycle waste.

Waste Transfer Stations in Preston

Businesses in Preston can use the following private waste transfer station for commercial waste disposal:

J.A. Jackson – Bradley Sandpit, Lightfoot Green Lane, Preston, PR4 0AP.

This waste transfer station provides a Waste Transfer Note for any waste brought in, allowing your company to demonstrate compliance with waste regulations.