We encourage all businesses to reduce, reuse and recycle their commercial and industrial waste.
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Leeds does not operate a trade waste collection service. We have our own contractor which is currently Associated Waste Management Limited (AWM) who deal with waste and recycling collections from our premises
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We can arrange a trade waste collection for you through AWM. They will charge you for the collection and disposal of your waste plus there will be an administration fee payable to us for making these arrangements on your behalf
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Another option is to look in the yellow pages or on the internet for waste management companies
Use the find recyclers near you database to search for specific waste materials find contact details and locate waste contractors on a map.
The business waste handbook is available to download which should be used as a toolkit to encourage small and medium sized businesses in Leeds to reduce, reuse and recycle their commercial and industrial waste. The handbook provides information on
- waste audits
- specific sectors such as offices and the construction, food and drink, leisure, motor and retail industries
- waste reuse and recycling opportunities
- legal regulations
- useful contacts for other organisations
For further help, visit the CO2Sense Greener Business Website for Leeds at www.leeds.greenerbusiness.org.uk where you can find information about:
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how to reduce water, energy and waste
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renewable energy options
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funding and support available to businesses in the region
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environmental accreditation
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how to use the Resource Efficiency Review Tool to get a tailor-made report that will help you to identify how you can make savings and cut your carbon emissions.
Your business can save money and cut carbon emissions by changing the way you use raw materials, energy and water, and how you deal with waste. Being more efficient can also help your business attract new customers and investors, and help you meet your legal requirements.
Business responsibilities
All businesses have a duty of care for the disposal of commercial and industrial waste. They must ensure that
- waste is stored and disposed of responsibly
- waste is handled or dealt with only by people or businesses that are authorised to do so
- records of all waste that is transferred or received is stored for at least two years
Businesses also have an obligation to ensure commercial and industrial waste is treated prior to disposal at landfill. The landfill directive requires businesses to reduce the impact of their waste through the separation of specific waste materials for reuse or recycling.
The final option is the disposal of waste to landfill. The public may only dispose of trade waste at the Kirkstall Road transfer station off Evanston Avenue LS4 2HR. Trade or commercial customers are not currently able to use east Leeds household waste sorting site for disposal of their waste or to use the public weigh bridge. Waste is currently charged at £117.42 per tonne(inclusive of landfill tax and VAT). Lower fees apply to charities and for certain types of waste.
Special wastes, such as asbestos and chemical waste are not accepted. The public can dispose of tyres at all household waste sorting sites except East Leeds.