Commercial Waste Management in Whitby

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

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Services We Offer in Whitby

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.

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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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Your Waste Journey

Success Stories

  • Education

    Thirsk School is a local high school with an ambition for recycling.

    • 4Tonnes

      of food waste removed from general waste annually

    • 5Tonnes

      of potential C02 saved annually

    • 23%

      cost reduction on general waste collection annually

  • Hotel

    Swinton Estate is a privately owned country estate near Masham, North Yorkshire.

    • New Award

      received for Sustainability

    • 22%Increase

      in Recycling Rate annually

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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Whitby Specific FAQs

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

In Whitby, we cater to the needs of a variety of sectors – from hospitality to manufacturing. We provide a broad range of services throughout the town. Sectors we serve in Whitby include: pubs, retail outlets, offices, restaurants, and manufacturing businesses.

What types of waste do you handle in Whitby?

In Whitby, 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 Whitby? 
Who manages Whitby's household waste?

Whitby’s household waste collection was managed by Scarborough District Council. The Council organises the waste collection for dozens of areas including Castle, Derwent Valley, Eastfield, Northstead and Scarborough. The estimated total population relying on these waste collections amounts to over 108,000.

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

What are the recycling rates in Whitby?

Unfortunately, the District did not start out with the best recycling rates in North Yorkshire. Back in 2007 government statistics recorded that just 25.9% of all household waste was sent for reuse, recycling or composting. Thankfully, the Scarborough District Council (now part of North Yorkshire Council) and the local population were able to pull together and improve these figures for 6 consecutive years, culminating in 2013/14 when 43.75% of all waste was reused. Whilst these figures had dropped again, they had remained stable at approximately 38%, just 4 percent below the national average.

How has community helped in improving local environment?

The Whitby community has shown that it is willing to do its part in improving their local environment and cutting down on litter. The Friends of Pannet Park are a group of volunteers from Whitby who formed in 2005. Since then, they have completed a total of 200,000 hours of community gardening which has included keeping the park clear of any waste.

Likewise, in the summer of 2019, a group of teenagers from Whitby and Scarborough joined forces to organise an open beach clean. The group were participating in the National Citizen Service and also took time to visit residents at Peregrine House and engage them in activities involving building sculptures out of the waste they collected from the beach clean.

Where is Whitby Household Waste Recycling Centre located?

The Whitby Household Waste Recycling Centre is located just outside West Cliff between Saltwick Bay and Stainsacre at Cholmley Way, Whitby YO22 4NJ. This Whitby local recycling centre is open from 8:30am until 5pm Thursday through Tuesday.

Our top-rated Whitby waste transfer station is similarly located just outside West Cliff between Ruswarp and Whitby High at Stainsacre La Ind Est, Fairfield Way, Whitby YO22 4PU. The Whitby waste transfer station is open from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. If you have any questions about the Whitby waste transfer station, feel free to call the collection centre directly on 01947 821048.