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Commercial waste collections in Cornwall
Our business waste experts assist Cornish businesses in finding the best prices for the following local commercial waste collection services:
Commercial recycling Cornwall
A commercial mixed recycling collection service is crucial for conserving natural resources, complying with waste regulations, and helping your business avoid landfill tax fees associated with general business waste. Request commercial recycling quotes today.
Commercial glass recycling Cornwall
Cornwall is home to a growing number of breweries and distilleries, including Firebrand Brewing Co. in Launceston, which produces beverages in glass bottles. Local businesses selling these beers utilise Commercial glass recycling services to collect and recycle this waste.
Hazardous waste disposal Cornwall
The correct disposal of hazardous waste is imperative due to its risks to human health and the Cornish environment. Mining operations in Cornwall partner with local hazardous waste experts to safely and responsibly dispose of hazardous waste.
Confidential waste disposal Cornwall
Local Schools such as Truro and Penwith College, must manage the confidential waste containing personal data of students. Confidential waste services in Cornwall provide secure destruction of paper and e-waste.
Commercial cardboard recycling Cornwall
Being a sparsely populated county, Cornwall’s local businesses rely on e-commerce deliveries for basic office supplies. This results in significant volumes of cardboard packaging waste that needs to be recycled to comply with the waste hierarchy.
Commercial food waste Cornwall
The Green Waste Company operates an industrial-scale composting facility in Hayle on the North Cornish coast. Organic material from commercial food waste collections is composted on this site into a top-quality, gardening-grade soil amendment.
Commercial waste collection providers in Cornwall
Cornwall, with its rich tin mining heritage, distinct cultural identity, stunning coastline, and culinary delights, offers a variety of captivating experiences for visitors.
Businesses based in Cornwall similarly enjoy a variety of choices for their commercial waste services.
Our team of waste specialists have created this list showcasing the top commercial waste providers in Cornwall:
Cornwall Waste Solutions
Cornwall Waste Solutions provides commercial waste services throughout Cornwall, boasting over 60 years of industry experience. They facilitate the collection of various commercial waste types, including liquids and hazardous waste.
Bins Away Cornwall
Bins Away Cornwall specialises in commercial waste collection services, particularly in holiday let and end-of-tenancy collections within Cornwall. They keep their client base small to offer an outstanding service and also offer business bins for rental.
Eliminating Waste
Eliminating Waste provides commercial waste collection services across Cornwall, with a focus on maximising commercial recycling efforts. Their services include the collection of paper and cardboard, plastics, metals, and wood, aiming to recycle as much waste as possible.
Cornwall Waste Care
Cornwall Waste Care provides commercial waste collection services in Cornwall and West Devon, specialising in holiday rental waste collections. They offer both one-off and regular commercial collections. As part of their environmental commitment, Cornwall Waste Care ensures that everything capable of being recycled is recycled.
Kernow Clinical
Kernow Clinical is a specialised commercial waste collection service offering collections of hazardous and clinical waste across Cornwall and Devon. They extend their services to various sectors, including schools, care homes, healthcare facilities, and dental practices.
Peake GB
Peake GB provides waste collection services in Cornwall and the South West. They specialise in handling hazardous, clinical, agricultural, recycling, and washroom waste. As a family-run business with over 170 years of experience in the industry, Peake GB brings a wealth of expertise to their services.
Commercial waste collection with Cornwall County Council
In April 2009, the six boroughs and districts of Cornwall merged to form Cornwall County Council.
Cornwall County Council offers businesses commercial waste collection services that can be arranged directly through their dedicated website, operated by their partner, Biffa Municipal Ltd.
They offer a discount for businesses that are paying council tax on their properties, as they recognise that you’ve already contributed an amount to the cost of managing your waste.
Their experienced crews collect your commercial waste at the same time they collect household waste from your street, meaning when obtaining a quote, you won’t be able to choose your collection day.
To request a quote, please follow the link here: Cornwall County Council Quote
Source: Cornwall County Council
Commercial waste disposal Cornwall
Our business waste experts identify the best options for Cornish businesses that wish to dispose of their commercial waste.
⚠️ Businesses that transport their waste must be registered with a waste carrier licence.
Commercial recycling centres in Cornwall
Cornwall County Council operates the public recycling centres in Cornwall but does so exclusively for domestic waste. Commercial waste disposal is not permitted at these centres.
Here’s a link to our explainer on what is classed as commercial waste.
Waste transfer stations in Cornwall
In the absence of recycling centres offering commercial waste disposal in Cornwall, there are two private Waste Transfer Stations in the Cornwall area.
They are situated at:
- First Call Skips – Trezaise Rd, Roche, Saint Austell PL26 8JT
- Chenoweths Trading Co – Unit 6, Chenoweth Business Park, Ruan High Lanes, Truro TR2 5JT
Alternatively, visit our page on commercial waste disposal in Devon, for other nearby options.
The waste transfer stations above will provide you with a Waste Transfer Note for any business waste you bring, allowing your company to demonstrate its compliance with commercial waste regulations.
Business waste Cornwall
This section reviews the waste collection options available to Cornwall’s small businesses.
Some of these waste collection options may not be available for businesses in rural locations.
Restaurant waste collection Cornwall
Cornwall is home to world-famous chef Rick Stein, who originates from Padstow. His imaginatively named ‘The Seafood Restaurant,’ along with Cornwall’s other eateries relies on regular food waste collections to maintain cleanliness and minimise landfill waste.
Hotels waste management Cornwall
Cornwall is one of the UK’s top holiday destinations, attracting 5 million visitors annually. The region’s hotel industry relies on various commercial waste collection services to manage food, glass, and other recyclable materials generated at these seasonal establishments.
Cafe waste collections Cornwall
Cornwall is dotted with picturesque villages, featuring local cafés offering cream teas served with Cornwall’s famous clotted cream. These cafes typically use mixed recycling, food, and general waste collections from local commercial waste providers.
National waste collection providers operating in Cornwall
The three largest commercial waste providers extend their services to businesses in Cornwall, leveraging dedicated local waste facilities. Below, you’ll find relevant information about their service offerings and locations in proximity to Cornwall:
Biffa’s commercial waste collections in Cornwall
Biffa, a leading waste management company, offer diverse waste services throughout the UK, covering recycling, food, hazardous, and general waste collection and disposal. With multiple operational sites strategically positioned across the South West of England, Biffa ensures comprehensive coverage, providing efficient waste management solutions.
In 2022, they handled 20,000+ tonnes of plastic and 5 million+ tonnes of waste in the South West.
Two Biffa locations in Cornwall are located at Stenalees and Roche. These strategic locations enable Biffa to effectively extend its services to businesses and communities in the surrounding areas, contributing to sustainable waste management practices.
Website: Biffa Commercial Waste.
Veolia’s commercial waste collections in Cornwall
Veolia is a prominent national waste management company offering comprehensive coverage throughout the UK, including Cornwall. Veolia operates a plant in Threemilestone, Truro, allowing it to cater to businesses and communities across Cornwall.
Veolia is currently in discussions to construct a biomass-fired heating in Davidstow, Cornwall. The planned biomass steam-fired plant will operate using wood pellets derived from corporate waste, which includes materials from construction and public works, as well as contributions from businesses and individuals. This initiative is expected to result in a 28% reduction in CO2 emissions, with over 40% of the energy used coming from the biomass-fired boiler
Website: Veolia Commercial Waste Collection
Suez’s commercial waste collections in Cornwall
Suez collaborates closely with Cornwall County Council, sharing a common objective of reducing landfill-bound waste. Demonstrating their commitment to sustainability, they have constructed a new energy recovery centre in St Dennis. This facility converts recycled waste into energy, generating enough electricity to power approximately 21,000 homes.
In addition to its environmental initiatives, Suez offers a diverse range of services to the commercial sector in Cornwall. These encompass mixed recycling, general waste disposal, food waste management, hazardous waste handling, secure shredding, and more.
Website: Suez commercial waste.
Commercial waste in Truro
Truro is the sole city in the county of Cornwall, serving as an administrative hub for the region.
Truro City Council does not provide waste management services. However, some of the UK’s largest commercial waste collection and disposal companies operate within the city.
Biffa maintains a waste transfer station in Newham, on the banks of the Truro River, serving as a hub for its fleet of modern recycling vehicles. Suez is another recycling giant, operating a public recycling centre on Newquay Road in Truro.
Eden Project waste management
At Eden Project, sustainability is the foundation of all endeavours. They believe sustainability means ‘the ability to carry on’. To achieve this, individuals must align their lifestyles with the rhythms of nature, adhering to its natural cycles and respecting its limits.
Visitors to Eden have the opportunity to delve into the ways in which the natural world sustains humanity and the interconnectedness of all life within a vast web.
Furthermore, they can witness first-hand how Eden collaborates with nature through various initiatives, such as reducing energy consumption, utilising recycled waste to create soil, prioritising local procurement and transitioning to electric vehicles.
Following the challenges encountered in operational and hygiene management within the hospitality sector during the pandemic, there has been a notable improvement in the Eden Project’s recycling performance, as reported in their 2021/22 annual report.
Enhanced signage and interpretation in visitor-facing areas have contributed to better recycling practices, particularly in the segregation of waste streams for food and beverages. This improvement is expected to continue towards the target of achieving a 72% recycling rate for total waste.
In early 2022, a successful trial was conducted with the Green Waste Company to convert road sweeper waste into organic compost.
A proportion of this compost is then utilised by the horticulture team, effectively closing the loop on this waste stream. If proven successful, this approach will eliminate all remaining waste destined for landfills and prevent the emission of up to 15 tCO2e in the process.
Their current waste statistics are:
- 54% is sent for recycling.
- 19% is composted.
- 23% creates energy from waste.
- 4% is sent to landfill.
Source: Eden Project