Commercial Waste Management in Leyburn

Yorwaste provides a complete Commercial Waste Management service to businesses in and around Leyburn.

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Services We Offer in Leyburn

General Waste

General waste we collect goes to Allerton Waste Recovery Park, generating electricity to power 40,000 homes across Yorkshire yearly.

Dry Mixed Recycling

We always encourage our customers to recycle when they can. We aim to push our recycling rate up by diverting more waste from recovery to recycling. Recommended to restaurants, pubs and hotels.

Glass Waste

Glass is 100% recyclable and can be infinitely processed without losing any of its original quality.

Recommended to businesses such as hotels and pubs which might create a lot of glass waste.

Food Waste

Food waste we collect will go through anaerobic digestion – microorganisms can be used to break down your waste organically. It is a greener and more cost-effective solution than general waste recovery.

Bins and Bin Bags

Our trusty wheelie bins come in many sizes made with recyclable plastic or metal. Lock lids are available.

Pre-paid bin bags are also available for businesses with small quantities of waste.

Skips and ROLs

Our skips and Roll On Roll Offs are for anyone who produces waste in large volumes and helps keep them compact. Helps you save space and minimise disruptions to your location.

Recommended to manufacturers, suppliers, construction businesses and hotels with large amounts of waste.

Why choose Yorwaste?

  • Local
  • Cost-Effective
  • Personal

From a business point of view, £20,000 is a phenomenal saving. We can't speak more highly of Yorwaste.

Alan Barnes, Managing Director, Wernick Refurbished Buildings
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The Yorwaste Process

  • Our dedicated team will work with you to find innovative ways to reduce waste, save your business money and increase recycling levels, so you’ll always be compliant.
  • We’ll offer you a free waste audit on site, discuss all waste types and give friendly advice on the day.
  • We provide a wide range of bin types and sizes, and our fleet is out in motion on a regular basis. Our services are always tailored to your needs and this includes your pickup schedule.
  • Once you’ve chosen your bin type and frequency, the rest is down to us! Simply load up your bins and we’ll pick up your waste.
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Enquiry

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Assessment

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Recycling

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Disposal

Your Waste Journey

Success Stories

  • Manufacturing

    Growing from a humble maker of poultry crates in 1934 to one of the UK's largest suppliers of pre-owned modular buildings

    • £20thousand

      savings made

    • 9

      waste streams managed

    • 500+

      skips or hooks exchanges completed

  • Venue

    Aiming to become the best Racecourse in Yorkshire and in the World

    • 90%reduction

      in energy usage during recycling

    • 26.5thousand kg

      of cut grass composted

  • Events

    Established in 2013 and organised by Run For All.

    • 73bins

      on route

    • 20bins

      at the event village

Community Engagement

We care about the communities we work with. No matter where you are, our goal is to provide a tailored service that suits your needs as both a company and the area you reside. We try our utmost to ensure we close the gap in the waste economy, offering recycling services and Energy From Waste which goes straight back into the local area. Some of our recent community engagement efforts include our annual GET reCYCLING campaign and Reuse Santa Appeal.
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A green teddy bear in a white Santa hat sits centered on a blue circular badge with green recycling arrows and a white rose. Text: RE-USE SANTA APPEAL
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Leyburn Specific FAQs

Who provides commercial waste management services in Leyburn?

Yorwaste provides commercial waste management services to a range of sectors across Leyburn. We tailor our services to the needs of each business and perform audits to determine ways to increase recycling.

What sectors do you provide commercial waste management for in Leyburn?

Yorwaste caters to the needs of a variety of sectors in Leyburn, including pubs, restaurants, campsites, and hotels.

What types of waste do you handle in Leyburn?

In Leyburn, we handle the following: wood waste, food waste, liquid waste, commercial cardboard, glass recycling and confidential waste.

What commercial waste management services do you provide in Leyburn? 
Who manages Leyburn’s domestic waste?

Leyburn’s waste was managed by Richmondshire District Council which covered 25 smaller towns, hamlets and villages, comprising a total population of around 51,500 people. At one time Richmondshire District Council was one of the leading authorities regarding the percentage of household waste going to reuse, recycling or composting.

Leyburn’s domestic waste is now managed by North Yorkshire Council.

What waste strategies are in place in Leyburn to reduce household landfill usage?

In 2015/16, the population of Richmondshire send 52.4% of their total household waste for reuse, just under 2 percent less than the national maximum and well above the national average of 45.71%. Unfortunately, the District’s performance in these terms has declined in recent years with 2018/19 figures showing this number slumping to 39.2%.

What steps are being taken in Leyburn to address climate change?

Richmondshire District Councillors had taken a strong stand when it comes to environmental issues affecting the world at large. The councillors were applauded in 2019 for declaring a climate change emergency and pushing through a series of motions to increase environmental efforts across the board.