Trade waste is any waste that comes from a commercial activity. Trade waste could be cardboard boxes from an office or food waste from a take-away shop.
Trade waste can also be general waste produced by the day to day running of your business. This could include papers, cups, and plastics.
If you use part of your home to run your business then any waste from that part is business waste. It must be disposed of in isolation of your household waste.
Our trade waste service
We provide a great value service for collecting trade waste. We aim to to beat most verified quotations or agreements. With our trade waste service, we:
- provide a reliable collection service
- keep our prices competitive
- provide a dedicated trade waste team
- respond to all enquiries within 48 hours
- provide collections for small and large businesses.
We can arrange a site visit to discuss a bespoke solution for your needs. We will also provide a free no obligation quotation.
Request a trade waste quote
To request a quote for our trade waste service:
- email tradewaste@harrow.gov.uk or
- call our team on: 020 8736 6762 (weekdays 9am to 5pm).
Bin types and sizes
We offer trade waste bins in different sizes to suit your waste disposal needs. See below for the different sizes, capacities and a guide of what each bin is used for.
Confidential waste
We understand how much your peace of mind matters. This is especially true for confidential waste. Disposing of sensitive documents can be expensive. It can also take a lot of time. We look after your waste from the moment we collect it to the moment we destroy it.
New regulations have increased fines for a data breaches. The rise in data theft, means your information could present a security risk.
Our confidentiality promise:
- Secure bins and containers
- Certificate of destruction issued
- Compliant with the Data Protection Act (GDPR)
- Full system accreditation.
Collections and fees
When you sign up, you will get your own lockable 240 litre wheelie bin and complete peace of mind. You can choose from weekly or monthly collections. Our rates start from £7.60 for sacks and £16.50 for bins.
We offer a range of containers to place around your premises. These include lockable consoles, sacks and secure bins.
We also offer one-time collections for paper waste. Schools, find it useful to have a large one-off collection at the end of term. We also offer a flexible shredding service.
Our operatives are vetted to a high BS 7858 security standard. If required, we can provide a 'witness to destruction' service.
Our ISO accredited secure destruction facilities are a safe and secure. They operate a 24-hour CCTV operation.
Small trade waste bins
140 Litre grey residual bin
Dimensions: Height: 1070 mm, Width: 480 mm, Depth: 560 mm.
Load capacity: Max Load: 56 kg, Approx 1-3 bags.
Please dispose: Textiles. Bagged dog and cat waste Glass cups. Vacuum cleaner bags Plastic bags plates and cutlery. Polystyrene. Bubble wrap. Saucepans and plastic toys.
Please do not dispose: Blue and brown bin waste. Rubble and building materials Dry recyclables or organic waste.
Suitability: General waste or Small size offices.
140/240 litre red food waste bin
Dimensions: Height: 1070 mm, Width: 480 mm, Depth: 560 mm.
Load capacity: Max Load: 56 kg, Approx 1-3 bags.
Please dispose: Tea bags or coffee grounds. Fruit and vegetable peelings. Meat, fish or bones. Cooked or uncooked food.
Please do not dispose: Garden waste, plastic bags or bio bags.
Suitability: Food waste only.
240 litre grey residual bin
Dimensions: Height: 1060 mm, Width: 570 mm, Depth: 720 mm.
Load capacity: Max Load: 96 kg, Approx 3-4 bags.
Please dispose: Textiles, bagged dog and cat waste, glass cups, vacuum cleaner bags, plastic bags, plastic plates/cutlery, polystyrene, bubble wrap, saucepans, plastic toys.
Please do not dispose: Blue and brown bin waste, rubble, building materials, dry recyclables, organic waste.
Suitability: General waste or small size offices or small size business.
240 litre blue recycling bin
Dimensions: Height: 1060 mm, Width: 570 mm, Depth: 720 mm.
Load capacity: Max Load: 96 kg, Approx 3-4 bags.
Please dispose: Aerosols. Aluminium foil. Cans and tins. Card, cardboard and drink cartons. Glass bottles and jars. Paper (all types). Plastic bottles. Containers. Junk mail. Yoghurt pots. Telephone directories.
Please do not dispose: Plastic bags. Polystyrene. Cling film. Bubble wrap. Plastic film. Textiles or crisp packets.
Suitability: Dry recycling or small size offices or small size business.
Medium trade waste bins
360 Litre grey residual bin
Dimensions: Height: 1115 mm, Width: 580 mm, Depth: 870 mm.
Load capacity: Max Load: 144 kg, Approx 5-6 bags.
Suitability: General waste or medium size offices.
660 Litre grey bin
Dimensions: Height: 1215 mm, Width: 1370 mm, Depth: 770 mm.
Load capacity: Max Load: 264 kg, Approx 10-12 bags.
Suitability: General waste or medium size businesses.
660 Litre blue bin
Dimensions: Height: 1215 mm, Width: 1370 mm, Depth: 770 mm.
Load capacity: Max Load: 264 kg, Approx 10-12 bags.
Suitability: Dry mixed recycling (e.g. paper, cardboard, plastics, and metals such as cans). Offices, schools or medium size businesses.
Large trade waste bins
1100 Litre grey bin
Dimensions: Height: 1465 mm, Width: 1370 mm, Depth: 1073 mm.
Load capacity: Max Load: 440 kg, Approx 15-18 bags.
Suitability: General Waste or large size businesses. Schools and large offices.
660 Litre blue bin
Dimensions: Height: 1470 mm, Width: 1260 mm, Depth: 985 mm.
Load capacity: Max Load: 440 kg, Approx > 19 bags.
Suitability: Dry mixed recycling (e.g. paper, cardboard, plastics, and metals such as cans). Offices, schools and medium size businesses.