Trade Refuse Collections

Regular Collection for Businesses

North West Leicestershire District Council offers a competitively priced trade refuse collection service to businesses in the district.

The standard weekly cost includes:

• Hire of the Container
• One Emptying
• Disposal Costs
• Controlled Waste Transfer Note

There are three sizes of containers available:

240 litres Equivalent to 3 sacks 360 litres Equivalent to 5 sacks 1100 litres Equivalent to 15 sacks

Trade sacks are also available and can be purchased in bundles of 50.

COLLECTIONS

Collections normally take place on a weekly basis. However, more frequent collections are available for an additional charge. Special collections can also be arranged by request for large or irregular quantities of waste. We are pleased to discuss any special requirements with you.

Please contact the refuse section for a quote and to discuss your needs.

DUTY OF CARE

Since 1st April 1992 every person who imports, stores, treats, processes, transports, recycles or disposes of controlled waste must comply with the duty of care regulations. If you have trade contract with us we will send you a controlled waste transfer note annually so that you comply with the above legislation.

Environmental legislation for small businesses

A good source of guidance on environmental legislation for small businesses is found on the www.netregs.gov.uk website