If you own a business, then it is likely that you will produce a lot of waste. This waste is considered to be trade waste or commercial waste and cannot be disposed of in the same way as residential waste.
Whether your business is in an office setting, a recreation centre, educational premises, an entertainment establishment, or a trade or construction site – any waste produced must be disposed of correctly.
At KCM, our Sheffield trade waste collection management service guarantees that 99% of trade waste collected is recycled, reducing damage to the environment.
What is Classed as Trade Waste?
Trade waste, or commercial waste, is any waste produced by a business that is no longer considered to be useful or is no longer required and needs to be disposed of.
This includes waste generated from commercial premises such as offices, shops, restaurants, factories, and construction sites. Even if you run a business from your home, any waste resulting from that business is also classed as trade waste and must be disposed of accordingly.
At KCM, our Sheffield trade waste collection service we have an array of commercial bin collections which can be scheduled weekly or fortnightly to suit your business. Our trade waste collections can also be arranged as frequently as your business requires.
Examples of Trade Waste
Anything that is created through the day-to-day running in a normal work environment, whether an office or a construction site, is considered to be trade waste.
Some examples of trade waste are as follows:
- Food waste from restaurants or cafes
- Discarded paperwork/cardboard
- Remnants of anything that is produced during the manufacture of goods or delivery services
- Packaging which materials arrive in
- Hazardous waste
- Electronic waste
- Chemical waste
- Agricultural waste
- Textile waste
These are just a few examples of trade or business waste, the list includes a lot more and depends on the type of business or organisation.
Who is Responsible for Trade Waste?
In the UK, the Environmental Protection Act 1990 sets out the legal obligations and responsibilities for waste management which includes trade waste. The Act sets out guidelines that require businesses to take all necessary actions to prevent waste production, promote waste minimisation and ensure proper storage, collection, and disposal of waste.
It is the responsibility of the business owner to ensure that they retain up-to-date and accurate information about how their waste is handled and disposed of. This includes keeping records of waste transfers, using registered waste carriers, and ensuring that all waste is dealt with in an environmentally friendly way.
There are also clear regulations under the Waste Management Licensing Regulations 1994 which outline the requirements for businesses involved in waste management services to obtain waste management licences and permits. At KCM, as Sheffield commercial waste collection experts we have the necessary licences and permits to enable us to collect and dispose of all trade and commercial waste.
Sheffield Trade Waste Collection Services
With KCM, managing your trade waste doesn’t have to be hard work! There are many benefits to choosing our Rotherham and Sheffield trade waste collection services. We guarantee no hidden costs and there is no rental charge for your commercial bins.
We offer a free no-obligation consultation and waste audit. Our commercial bin collections are usually based on either a weekly or fortnightly schedule. However, we can work with you to provide trade waste collections as frequently as your business requires.
If you require a one-off Sheffield trade waste collection service or even a full site clearance, we also offer a fully comprehensive ‘Man in a Van’ service. This can be better suited for any commercial premises that have been victim to fly-tipping or have produced unexpected excess waste over a period of time.