Business waste drop-off service
We can't accept business waste at recycling centres. Instead, businesses can use our waste transfer stations to drop-off their waste. Bookings are not required for businesses.
Costs and accepted materials
The sites accept a number of different materials, with businesses paying by weight for their waste with prices changing depending on the material.
There is a minimum charge of £20 per load, and payment needs to be made by card at the end of the visit.
| Material | Price 2024/25 |
| Cardboard, garden waste, rubble, soil and wood (recycling) | £90.08 per tonne |
| Plasterboard | £159.06 per tonne |
| Non-recyclable waste | £198.72 per tonne |
| Waste that requires shredding | £397.30 per tonne |
Locations
The service is available at our waste transfer stations. Please view specific site details for opening times, accepted waste and site rules:
What to bring with you
Businesses need to take their Waste Carrier Registration or proof of registration as professional collectors and transporters of waste. More information on how to apply and the cost of registration is available from SEPA’s website.
Why we moved business waste away from recycling centres
Business waste is estimated to be as much as a fifth of the materials taken to recycling centres so it takes a lot of space. The cost of disposing of all this business waste is around £500,000 per year and is paid for by taxpayers.
We provide businesses with two lawful ways to dispose of the waste, businesses can either use the council's waste transfer stations to drop off their waste or use the trade waste collection service. In addition, businesses have the option of using private waste management companies for the disposal and recycling of their waste.
View the business waste drop-off service frequently asked questions (PDF 186KB).