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.

Why choose Yorwaste?

  • Local
  • Cost-Effective
  • Personal

“I find that if the guys who are actually on the ground are talking to each other, then that’s gold dust for me. And that’s where Yorwaste is a fantastic partner.”

Gavin Pattison, Facilities Manager, York Racecourse
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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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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 person with dark skin, wearing a green helmet, shirt, and white pants, rides a green bicycle with coral wheels against a deep blue background.
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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Whitby Specific FAQs

How do I arrange a commercial waste collection through Yorwaste in Whitby?

Yorwaste can handle your commercial waste in Whitby. Get in touch with a member of our team to discuss the frequency and volume of waste collection you need, and we can provide you with a free quote.

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

In Whitby, we cater to a wide variety of sectors, including pubs, retail outlets, offices, restaurants, and manufacturing businesses.

What types of waste do you handle in Whitby?

In Whitby, we handle a broad range of services, including: wood waste, food waste, liquid waste, commercial cardboard, glass recycling and confidential waste.

Can Yorwaste help my business to increase our recycling rates?

Yes. We will conduct a full waste audit and identify areas where we can reduce waste and increase recycling. We have experience working across a range of industries, including offices, manufacturing, and restaurants, and can provide recommendations tailored to your unique circumstances.

What commercial waste management services do you provide in Whitby? 
Who manages Whitby's household waste?

Whitby’s household waste collection is managed by the North Yorkshire Council. They handle household waste, recycling, and some specialised services such as bulky item collections.

What are the recycling rates in Whitby?

Back in 2007, government statistics recorded that just 25.9% of all household waste in Whitby was sent for reuse, recycling, or composting schemes. In the following six years, the Scarborough District Council (now part of the North Yorkshire Council) and the local community boosted these figures, and in 2014, 43.75% of all waste was recycled. Since then, figures have slightly dipped and now stand at 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.