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Arrange a commercial waste collection in Manchester
Disposing of business waste in Manchester 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.
Follow these three simple steps to arrange your commercial waste collection:
Your waste needs
Enter your postcode above, tell us what types of waste and recycling bins your business needs, and how often you’d like them collected.
Review your quote
Our experts will quickly prepare a bespoke, low-cost quote for your Manchester business with everything you need to get started right away.
Start your service
Once you’re happy with your quote, your waste collection will be set up quickly and efficiently, giving you hassle-free, reliable waste disposal service.
Commercial waste collection types Manchester
Manchester City Council does not offer waste collection services to local businesses. Local companies must rely on commercial waste collections from private waste firms.
Our experts can arrange commercial waste collections for Manchester’s most popular waste and recycling types. Click to request a quote for your business waste collection today.
General business waste Manchester
General business waste services collect non-recyclable waste such as food wrappers, greasy pizza boxes and used paper towels. These services in Manchester transport waste to a local incinerator site for energy recovery.
Commercial mixed recycling Manchester
Commercial mixed recycling collections are the most convenient way to recycle plastic bottles, cardboard, aluminium cans, and glass bottles in a single collection. Your recycling is sorted at a local waste transfer station.
Commercial glass recycling Manchester
Manchester hosts independent distilleries, such as Manchester Gin, which produce spirits in recycled glass. Companies in Manchester that generate glass waste can contribute to this circular economy by using a commercial glass waste collection.
Commercial cardboard recycling Manchester
Retail businesses such as those in The Trafford Centre generate substantial volumes of cardboard waste from stock deliveries and can benefit from waste rebates offered by some of Manchester’s leading commercial cardboard recycling services.
Commercial food waste Manchester
Manchester is home to the UK’s first dry anaerobic digestion plant, a significant advancement in waste technology that transforms organic waste into renewable biogas. Local companies can supply this facility with a commercial food waste collection.
Sanitary waste collections Manchester
Manchester is a major tourist destination with a large hospitality industry and the largest hotels market outside London. The hospitality sector relies on regular sanitary waste collections to maintain clean and hygienic public and staff toilets.
Business waste collection in Manchester
Manchester’s thriving business landscape is home to bustling pubs, busy restaurants, vibrant offices, and major manufacturing hubs. Each sector generates unique waste types that require tailored collection services to keep businesses running efficiently.
Discover tailored waste collection services for Manchester’s key sectors below.
Pubs waste collection
Pubs like The Marble Arch generate glass, mixed recycling, and food waste. Reliable pub waste collection services in Manchester help businesses manage these waste streams effectively, especially during busy events like the Manchester Food and Drink Festival.
Restaurant waste collection
Restaurants like The Wharf rely on commercial waste collections to maintain hygiene standards and meet health regulations. Restaurant waste collection services in Manchester ensure businesses manage food, glass, and packaging waste efficiently.
Office waste collection
Manchester’s office sector, including businesses in the NOMA district, requires secure, confidential waste disposal. Office waste collection services in Manchester ensure secure and compliant disposal while supporting recycling efforts.
Gym waste collection
Gyms in Manchester, such as The Gym Group in Spinningfields, generate waste like plastic bottles, worn-out equipment, and towels. Tailored gym waste collection services in Manchester help recycle common materials and dispose of bulky items responsibly.
Event waste collection
Events in Manchester, from festivals at Heaton Park to conferences at the Central Convention Complex, generate mixed waste streams. Event waste collection services in Manchester help businesses efficiently manage food waste, packaging, and disposables.
Manufacturing waste collection
Manufacturing sites like Siemens face complex waste challenges. Manufacturing waste collection services in Manchester provide safe disposal for hazardous by-products, industrial solvents, and other specialist waste materials.
Commercial waste disposal Manchester
Businesses are prohibited from using public recycling centres for commercial waste disposal. However, Manchester City Council operates eight public waste transfer stations where businesses can legally dispose of their waste for a fee.
Commercial recycling centres in Manchester
National waste provider Suez operates eight public waste transfer stations in Manchester, where businesses can deliver and dispose of their waste. The locations are as follows:
- Arkwright Street, Oldham, OL9 9LZ
- Bayley Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1PZ
- Bredbury Park Way, Bredbury, SK6 2SN
- Chichester Street, Rochdale, OL16 2AU
- Cobden Street, Salford, M6 6NA
- Every Street, Bury, BL9 5BE
- Salford Road, Bolton, BL5 1DG
- Longley Lane, Sharston, Gatley, M22 4RQ
Source: Recycle for Greater Manchester
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. However, it is mandatory to wear appropriate PPE when visiting these sites.
⚠️ Businesses that transport their own waste must be registered with a waste carrier licence.
Manchester commercial waste disposal costs
The table below shows the commercial waste costs for delivering waste to the Greater Manchester’s commercial waste transfer stations.
Source: Recycle for Greater Manchester – March 2025
Commercial waste collection providers in Manchester
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 are able to offer a flexible waste management service tailored to the needs of all types of businesses.
In this section, we’ll highlight the top licensed business waste collection providers in Manchester:
Biffa
Biffa offers commercial waste collection services across Manchester, operating from multiple sites within the M60. They also run a fleet of electric waste vehicles in partnership with Manchester City Council to reduce air pollution.
Veolia
Veolia provides commercial waste collection services in Manchester, operating from their Trafford Park depot. They manage waste for Manchester City Football Club, focusing on recycling and energy recovery.
Suez
Suez offers commercial waste collections in Manchester and operates public waste transfer stations in partnership with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. They also run the Renew Hub, a major reuse facility.
FreshStart
FreshStart is a family-run waste provider serving Greater Manchester and surrounding areas. They focus on low-carbon waste services and landfill reduction.
B&M Waste Services
B&M Waste Services offers recycling and waste collection across Manchester and nearby towns. They have won awards for their customer-focused service.
Kenny Waste Management
Kenny Waste Management provides commercial waste collection in Manchester with a strong focus on recycling, achieving a 99% recovery rate at their Worsley facility.
Lavelle Waste Services
Lavelle Waste Services operates across Manchester and Lancashire, offering tailored waste audits for new customers and a specialist coffee grounds recycling service.
Ash Waste Services
Ash Waste Services offers certified carbon-neutral waste collections in Manchester, covering waste storage, collection, and disposal with full compliance support.
Commercial waste collection in surrounding areas
Looking for commercial waste collection for other business locations near Manchester? We also provide services in the following areas:
