Retail Waste Management Solutions in North Yorkshire

Regardless of what you sell, Yorwaste can create a waste management plan that is tailored to your needs ensuring that your retail business has the smallest environmental footprint possible.

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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 bea infinitely processed without losing any of its original quality.

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.

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.

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Your Waste Journey

Where does the waste go?

  • 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?

Legal Compliance

  • 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.

FAQs

What is retail waste?

Any waste product created from a retail activity is classed as retail waste. This includes office paper documents, cardboard or plastic packaging from deliveries to your retail business, it’s all categorised in the same way.

How can businesses dispose of confidential waste?

There will always be a time that a company needs to dispose of sensitive information. Failure to comply with UK and EU standards for records retention and management could result in a data breach, landing you with a fine.

This can cause irreversible damage to your company’s reputation and Yorwaste has the perfect solution with our premier shredding services for confidential waste.

How much waste do retail businesses produce?

In 2018, it was estimated that the UK produced 30.8 million tonnes of commercial waste. With 85% of that figure coming from England alone. The government has put together a waste strategy to tackle these numbers going forward.

How often is retail waste collected?

Different companies produce waste at different rates, depending on their individual processes. At Yorwaste, we put together a practical and efficient timetable that ensures your waste is collected and recycled at appropriate intervals.

How can businesses reduce retail waste?

Recycling as much waste materials as possible such as postage packaging, opting for paperless correspondence and implementing reusable coffee cups, to name just a few.
These tips can not only improve your environmental impact but also save your business money in the long run. Reduce your carbon footprint, look out for the environment and save money by implementing these tips.

What waste management services do you provide for retail outlets?

Yorwaste can assist retail businesses with the following services: commercial cardboard recycling, collection and disposal in North Yorkshire, commercial dry mixed recycling, collection and disposal in North Yorkshire, and commercial confidential waste disposal and shredding in North Yorkshire, general waste collection and disposal in North Yorkshire.

Why should retail outlets choose Yorwaste?

Yorwaste can ensure that the waste produced by your store processes is properly managed, recycled, or reused where possible. For example, waste oils can be taken to recycling plants, plastics can be melted down for reuse and scrap metals can be processed to make new components.