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Disposing of business waste in Liverpool doesn’t need to be complicated. Whether you require commercial waste bins for general waste, mixed recycling, cardboard, or glass, our waste experts are here to help.

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Commercial waste collection types Liverpool

Liverpool City Council does not offer commercial waste collection services for businesses. Instead, local companies must arrange and pay for commercial waste collection from private firms.

In this guide, we’ll summarise the most popular commercial waste collection services in Liverpool:

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General business waste Liverpool

General business waste encompasses all non-recyclable waste generated by businesses in Liverpool.

Local waste providers offer daily collections of black bags from commercial waste bins, which are then transported to local landfill sites or incinerators.

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Commercial mixed recycling Liverpool

A mixed recycling service is the easiest way for small businesses in Liverpool to deal with their everyday recyclables.

A commercial dry mixed recycling collection offers a convenient service to minimise the environmental impact of waste from Liverpool’s businesses.

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Commercial food waste Liverpool

With over 300 restaurants and eateries, Liverpool’s city centre is a prime location for dining.

Restaurants in Liverpool typically utilise dedicated commercial food waste collection services. The collected food waste is transported to local composting or anaerobic digestion facilities for disposal.

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Commercial glass recycling Liverpool

In Liverpool, glass recycling represents the most cost-effective commercial waste collection service because glass is a valuable commodity that can be recycled into new products at local facilities.

Dedicated commercial glass waste collection offers a separate commercial waste bin for storing glass jars and bottles, which is emptied on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

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Commercial cardboard recycling Liverpool

Liverpool’s shopping district is centred around Liverpool ONE in the city centre. The city’s retail outlets must manage large volumes of cardboard waste from inventory packaging.

Cardboard waste is a valuable resource that is widely recyclable. This enables the largest shops in Liverpool to benefit from waste rebates on their commercial cardboard collection.

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Sanitary waste collection Liverpool

Businesses and organisations in Liverpool require professional sanitary waste collection services to maintain hygiene standards and meet sanitary waste obligations for businesses.

Sanitary waste collection services provide a discreet and reliable way to manage washroom waste, ensuring facilities remain clean and compliant.

Business waste collection in Liverpool

Liverpool, renowned for its rich maritime history and dynamic cultural scene, has transformed into a diverse economic hub.

Our experts explore the waste management services that support Liverpool’s key sectors.

Office waste collection

Office waste collection

Liverpool’s business district is home to major companies like B&M, Princes Food, Barclays, and JP Morgan, creating strong demand for office waste collection services. These include dry-mixed recycling, food, and general waste collections.

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Pub waste collection

Liverpool’s historic city centre, home to iconic pubs like The Philharmonic Dining Rooms, requires efficient pub waste collection services. These services manage glass bottles, food waste, and mixed recycling to support daily waste needs.

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Restaurant waste collection

Restaurants like The Art School Restaurant in Liverpool generate food waste, packaging, glass, and cardboard. Reliable restaurant waste collection services help manage these waste streams, supporting cleanliness in the city’s busy hospitality sector.

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Manufacturing waste collection

Liverpool’s manufacturing sector, including companies like Jaguar Land Rover and Unilever, generates specialist waste requiring careful handling. Manufacturing waste collection services manage materials such as hazardous waste to ensure safe and compliant disposal.

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School waste collection

Universities like the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University produce large volumes of waste, including general waste, recyclables, hazardous materials, and food waste. School waste collection services help manage these waste streams efficiently, while school waste minimisation strategies reduce overall waste levels.

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Dental waste collection

Dental practices in Liverpool, such as Liverpool Dental Spa, produce specialised waste like clinical waste, sharps, and amalgam. Reliable dental waste collection services ensure safe disposal and compliance with health regulations, while effective waste management strategies help reduce environmental impact.

Commercial waste disposal Liverpool

Businesses in Liverpool that wish to transport and dispose of their own waste have the option of using either local council recycling centres or private waste transfer stations.

In this section, we will summarise the best commercial waste disposal options available in and around the city of Liverpool.

⚠️ Businesses transporting own waste must be registered with a waste carrier licence.

Commercial recycling centres in Liverpool

The Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority operates 14 household recycling centres across Liverpool. However, businesses are strictly prohibited from using these facilities.

Source: Liverpool.gov.uk – Commercial Waste

Also, recycling centres in nearby Chester and Lancashire don’t accept trade waste. The closest public recycling centre for trade waste is located at: Longley Lane, Sharston, Gatley, Greater Manchester, M22 4RQ.

Waste transfer stations in Liverpool

Alternatively, businesses can rely on private waste transfer stations in Liverpool. We recommend OB Skips, which operates a licensed waste transfer station in Old Swan:

OB Skips – Cheadle Avenue, Liverpool, L13 3AE

Waste transfer stations provide businesses with a waste transfer note for any commercial waste disposed of at the site to demonstrate compliance with commercial waste regulations.

Commercial waste collection providers in Liverpool

Our waste management service relies on trusted, licensed waste carriers to empty your bins or containers. By working with a range of local providers, we can offer a flexible waste management service tailored to the needs of all types of businesses.

We highlight the top licensed business waste collection providers in Liverpool:

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Liver Waste

Located in Liverpool’s Broad Green area, Liver Waste is a family-run business offering regular waste and recycling collection services across Liverpool, Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, Liver Waste guarantees eco-friendly and responsible disposal.

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Central Waste

Central Waste, a Liverpool-based company established in 1977, operates from a depot in Widnes on the banks of the River Mersey. Central Waste caters to businesses of all sizes, with commercial waste collections available mornings and evenings, seven days a week.

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Gaskells Waste Services

Gaskells Waste Services, based in Bootle, Merseyside, operates over 30 waste vehicles, providing business waste services across Preston, Wigan, Liverpool, and North Wales. Gaskells boasts the largest commercial recycling and food waste recovery facility in Liverpool.

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Liverpool Street Scene

Liverpool Street Scene provides commercial waste collections in Liverpool and beyond. Their 50 eco-refuse vehicles, a common sight across the city, run entirely on compressed natural gas, reducing their carbon footprint.

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B&M Waste Services

B&M’s yellow commercial waste collection lorries are a frequent sight on the streets of Liverpool. B&M’s head office and local Materials Recycling Centre are situated in Bromborough, on the banks of the Mersey, directly opposite Liverpool city centre.

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Fresh Start

Fresh Start, a family-run waste provider, serves the Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Lancashire areas. They are committed to providing low-carbon commercial waste disposal by minimising landfill use and operating a carbon capture programme.

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Biffa

Biffa, one of the UK’s largest commercial waste providers, is the proud sponsor of St Helens Rugby League Club, which plays at the ‘Totally Wicked’ Stadium on the outskirts of Liverpool. Nearby, Biffa operates from a waste depot on Navigation Road, utilising it to provide their commercial waste services across Merseyside.

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Veolia

Veolia operates two Material Recovery Facilities in the Liverpool area: Bidston in Birkenhead and Gillmoss in Kirkby. These facilities can process over 200,000 tonnes of waste annually. They employ mechanical and optical recycling technologies to separate dry-mix recycling waste into recyclable streams.

Commercial waste collection in surrounding areas

Looking for commercial waste collection for other business locations near Liverpool? We also provide services in the following areas: