Commercial waste and recycling
Commercial waste is
waste that is generated as a result of a business operation
regardless of whether the business is part of your domestic
residence or not.
You are liable for a charge for the removal and disposal of this
waste. There are a number of private companies who can offer
this service.
Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 businesses have a
Duty of Care to ensure that their waste is contained, and that it
is removed and disposed of only by a reputable company who holds a
Waste Carrier’s Licence.
Allerdale Environmental Partnership offers a collection of
commercial waste at competitive prices. This waste can be
collected for disposal by either purchasing trade sacks (the cost
of the sacks includes disposal costs), or wheeled bin ranging from
240 litre to the largest 1100 litre. No liquid waste should
be placed in containers for disposal.
The cost of providing the service depends on the type of
container and frequency of collection.
Hazardous Waste
The Hazardous Waste Regulations have been reviewed on 16 July
2005. Waste is now classified by it's chemical make up,
risk category and hazard. The changes to these Regulations
mean that the following items must not be placed in the container
for disposal:
- Oil filters, antifreeze, brake fluid, lubricant oil, lead acid
batteries, spent oils.
- Fluorescent tubes
- Paint
- Certain Electrical Goods
- TV & Computer Monitors
- Fridges & Freezers
- Infectious Clinical Waste
- Asbestos
Agricultural Waste
Farmers are no longer able to dispose of agricultural waste on
their farms following new Legislation introduced on 15 May
2006.
Pre-treatment of Waste
The European Landfill Directive continues to drive the way in
which we manage our waste in the UK. The key objective
of the Landfill Directive is to reduce the impact of waste on the
environment by setting maximum quantities for the landfill disposal
of biodegradable municipal waste (BMW).
New rules under the Landfill Directive mean
that since 30 October 2007 all waste destined for landfill disposal
must first undergo treatment in the form of either a physical,
thermal or biological process. This process must
change the characteristics of the waste in order to reduce its
volume, its hazardous nature or to enhance its
recovery. Commercial waste producers can meet these
requirements by either separating different waste streams for
recycling, or by making arrangements for their waste contractors to
treat the waste before disposing of it.
Businesses can benefit from these changes by
carrying out a waste audit to establish potential cost savings by
avoiding waste production. For more advice on waste audits
please contact the Cumbria
Business Environment Network.
There is also a requirement by commercial
waste producers to have a Waste Transfer Note, detailing the type
of waste generated on the premises and the licensed waste
contractor that handles that waste on behalf of the premises.
Further details regarding the requirements can
be found on the Environment Agency
website.
If you are a commercial waste producer within
Allerdale, the Council may be able to provide you with a recycling
service to meet your requirements. Please ring 01900 702800
and ask for the trade waste department.
For further advice visit the Environment Agency website from the
list of related links below.
NetRegs - environmental guidance for your business
NetRegs is a partnership between the
Environment Agency in England and Wales, the Scottish Environment
Protection Agency and the Environment and Heritage Service in
Northern Ireland.
It provides free, clear guidance for different
business types on how to comply with environmental legislation.
Using the following links to the
NetRegs website, you can:
- Receive regular updates on environmental legislation by signing
up for free
email alerts
- Use the online questionnaire to assess your environmental
compliance
- Find your nearest authorised waste contractor or recycling
facility by using the online waste
directory
Allerdale Borough Council
