Commercial Waste and Recycling
The Environmental Protection Act 1990 requires all businesses to have proper arrangements in place for the disposal of their waste.
All businesses that produce 'controlled waste' (that is all forms of commercial and industrial waste) will be subject to what is called the 'Duty of Care'. This means that you must, by law, take all reasonable steps to look after any waste you have and prevent its escape or illegal disposal by others.
Peterborough City Council offers a Trade Waste and Recycling Service for all businesses in the Peterborough area. It offers a reliable local service at competitive rates and can accommodate flexible arrangements.
Information can be delivered on the disposal of trade waste. To receive a quotation for the services please contact the Refuse and Recyling Helpdesk at refuse@peterborough.gov.uk.
The service covers all types of small to medium sized businesses and can offer the following sized bins for refuse and recycling:
| Capacity (Litres) | Dimensions (cm) |
| 120 (Refuse Only) | 44 x 44 x 80 |
| 240 (Household Size) | 61 x 71 x 104 |
| 360 | 61 x 91 x 104 |
| 660 | 122 x 76 122 |
| 1100 | 122 x 102 x 137 |
A 26 litre (26cm x 37cm x 37cm) Office Recycling Bin is also available to buy.
The helpdesk can also help to advise on the disposal of special or hazardous wastes such as asbestos.
Trade Waste and Recycling Frequently Asked Questions