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Commercial waste collection in Cornwall
We offer a comprehensive suite of waste collection services for businesses throughout Cornwall. Explore our most popular business waste and recycling services below.
Get a bespoke collection quote for your business today by choosing a service below.
Business waste collection Cornwall
General waste collections are essential for most businesses in Cornwall to manage everyday non-recyclable materials. General business waste collected in Cornwall is transported to an energy recovery facility in St Dennis.
Commercial mixed 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.
Commercial glass recycling Cornwall
Cornwall is home to a growing number of distilleries, including Firebrand Brewing Co. in Launceston, which produces beer in glass bottles. Local shops selling these products utilise commercial glass recycling services to 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 dispose of hazardous 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 collection is composted on this site into a top-quality, gardening-grade soil amendment.
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 cafes 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.
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:
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. 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 sanitary 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
Cornwall County Council offers businesses commercial waste collection services that can be arranged directly through their dedicated website, operated by their partner, Biffa.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Eden Project waste management
Visitors to the world-famous Eden Project have the opportunity to explore how the natural world sustains humanity.
The Eden Project is pioneering environmentally conscious initiatives, such as improving energy efficiency, prioritising local procurement, and reducing the environmental impact of its commercial waste by:
- Introducing enhanced signage in visitor-facing areas to improve the segregation of waste streams for food and drinks.
- Converting road sweeper waste into organic compost, which is used to create soil for plants.