How to Minimise Food Waste: A Guide for Catering Businesses
According to data from the environmental group WRAP in 2023, the UK’s food waste weighs in at an astonishing 10.7 million tonnes per year....
Feeling overwhelmed by your business waste? We understand the struggle. From finding the right size bins to ensuring regular and reliable collections, it can feel like a constant challenge to stay on top of your commercial waste needs.
That’s why we focus on delivering commercial waste collection services designed especially for your business. Whatever your size or sector, we’ll streamline your waste management, reduce your costs, and minimise your environmental impact.
At Yorwaste, we believe waste disposal should be hassle-free.
From a simple set up with exceptional customer service as standard. It’s waste management just the way you want it.
With thousands of local businesses on board, from restaurants to retailers, it’s easy to see why Yorwaste is North Yorkshire’s leading waste collection and recycling partner.
Your journey begins with an initial discussion with one of our friendly waste collection experts. We’ll get a sense of your business’s specific needs and start developing your tailored plan.
For larger businesses with more complex waste collection needs, we can visit your site and provide a free waste audit.
We’ll deliver bins that are suited to the needs of your business and begin regular collections with our dedicated fleet.
Your waste is transported to one of our waste transfer stations in North Yorkshire, where it is separated into different waste streams for onward transportation to recycling facilities.
Your recyclable waste, including glass, plastics and cardboard etc, are processed at our Material Recycling Facility and used as materials for new products.
As much of your non-recyclable waste as possible is incinerated to provide an eco-friendly source of energy to the North Yorkshire community.
Education
Thirsk School is a local high school with an ambition for recycling.
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Hotel
Swinton Estate is a privately owned country estate near Masham, North Yorkshire.
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The service provider was efficient, delivered on time, tailor-made the service to suit requirements. I cannot speak highly enough of this service.
From the team in the office especially “Luby” to the drivers that came to Aldwark Manor Hotel I cannot fault their service, in fact, I highly recommend them!
They listened to what we needed and sorted us with the correct waste bins a lot easier than other companies we have been with in the past.
The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 require businesses to;
Sort and store waste safely and securely.
Ensure that you or your waste carrier has a valid waste carriers license and are registered to dispose of waste.
Failure to comply can risk a criminal conviction, fines, and seizure of assets. By signing up to Yorwaste you are meeting your obligation without the hassle of navigating through the legislation yourself.
Initially, your waste will be transported to a local waste transfer station. Here, recyclable waste may be separated for onward transport to reprocessors, to be made into new products. Unrecyclable waste will be bulked up for transport to the county’s Energy from Waste facility, to be used as fuel to generate electricity.
We partner with Allerton Waste Recovery Park to ensure as much non-recyclable waste as possible is turned into energy for the local North Yorkshire area. We put the waste hierarchy at the very heart of our business, and do all we can to increase waste reduction, reuse and recycling where possible.
From community initiatives, such as Reuse Santa and Get Re-Cycling, to our team of recycling experts working closely with businesses to help their overall waste management strategies and maximise their recycling efforts.
The energy from recovered waste in Yorkshire currently powers around 40,000 homes in the Yorkshire area. By incinerating non-recyclable waste, we’re able to convert rubbish into energy!
The ash that is produced during this process is also recycled to create materials for the construction industry, further closing the gap in waste production in the Yorkshire area. It’s even estimated that 2.5% of the UK’s energy is powered by recycled materials, so why not join the cause and be an advocate for environmentally friendly waste management?
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Commercial waste collection refers to the removal and disposal of waste produced by businesses. Unlike household waste collection, which is handled by local councils, businesses are responsible for arranging their own commercial waste collection services.
Businesses have to consider not just cost-effectiveness and flexibility but also meeting regulatory requirements – especially if they generate hazardous waste. The simplest way to tackle this is to work with a flexible, efficient and cost-effective commercial waste collection service like Yorwaste.
Yorwaste provides commercial waste collection for a diverse range of businesses, including offices, pubs, restaurants, manufacturers, factories and retail outlets. Our experience and knowledge in commercial waste collection allow us to create tailored solutions that address the unique waste disposal needs of each sector.
Yorwaste covers all of North Yorkshire for commercial waste collection. Whether you’re based in York, Ripon, Skipton or beyond, we’ll be able to tackle all your commercial waste collection needs, from food waste and confidential waste to glass and cardboard recycling. Our website has a handy location map if you would like to check whether we serve your location, but if you’re based in North Yorkshire, not to worry – we’ve got you covered. We may also be able to provide a service outside of this area, so please do get in touch to discuss your needs.
Determining the right bin size for your commercial waste collection needs depends on several factors. You’ll need to consider:
Here at Yorwaste, our friendly team can help advise you on the right size and types of bins you need. We have a wide range of commercial bins available, from 240 litres up to 1100 litres, ensuring we can accommodate businesses of all sizes and waste generation levels.
At Yorwaste, we understand that each business has unique waste collection needs. As a result, we don’t offer a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, we provide tailored quotes based on a full assessment of your specific requirements. To begin the process, simply fill out your details on our contact page and we’ll be in touch.
At Yorwaste, we take the responsibilities of legal and compliant waste disposal very seriously. We understand the pressures that businesses are under to meet their legal responsibilities when it comes to commercial waste, including storing waste safely and ensuring it is disposed of in an appropriate manner.
That’s why we ensure we are fully certified to tackle all your commercial waste collection needs. We are compliant with a range of environmental and health and safety standards, including ISO14001, ISO 45001 & 9001. We are independently audited by ISOQAR, an accredited certification and training provider. We are committed to maintaining our compliance with all local and national regulations – and helping you to do the same.
Yes, at Yorwaste we can handle hazardous and toxic waste collection. We offer specialised factory waste and manufacturing waste services to tackle hazardous waste streams if needed. As part of our initial assessment, we will review your specific needs when it comes to hazardous or toxic materials and factor this into our bespoke waste collection plan for your business.
Confidential documents containing sensitive information must be disposed of carefully in order to ensure compliance with data protection regulations and other relevant legal requirements. This requires a tailored approach that takes into account both the storage and the disposal of the relevant material.
At Yorwaste, we offer confidential waste disposal and shredding service to ensure that any sensitive information is protected and that your waste collection services are fully compliant with all the necessary legal statutes. We can cover everything from the shredding of paper documents to the physical destruction of computers.