General Waste Disposal
Try as we might, not everything can be recycled. For general waste which cannot be recycled we offer our general waste collection services.
What is General Waste?
General waste refers to everyday non-recyclable materials generated by businesses and households. This includes items such as certain plastics, ceramics, and non-recyclable packaging materials. Essentially, if an item cannot be recycled, it should be placed in a general waste bin.
We pride ourselves in helping businesses to recycle as much as possible, and offer over multiple recycling services. However, sometimes it’s not possible to recycle and general waste disposal is the best option for all waste that cannot be recycled. For scenarios when recycling is not the best option we offer commercial waste collection or general waste collection services. We will always endeavour to reduce any landfill as much as we can.
What we do?
Glass is one of the only materials that can be recycled infinitely and without the loss of quality as opposed to materials such as paper/cardboard and plastics. We provide tailored glass recycling & collection services designed to meet the unique needs of businesses, ensuring safe, reliable, and legal disposal with minimal disruption. By choosing Hurn Recycling, we will provide you with:
- Compliance: Adherence to all local and national waste management regulations.
- Flexibility: Customised collection schedules to suit your operational needs.
- Sustainability: Commitment to reducing landfill usage by promoting recycling and responsible waste disposal.
General Waste Collection and Disposal Bin Sizes
We offer flexible collection schedules, including daily, weekly, fortnightly or monthly pickups, based on your business requirements. We cater for businesses of all sizes and offer the following range of bin sizes for general waste collection:
- 240 Litre General waste bin
- 360 Litre General Waste Bin
- 660 Litre General Waste Bin
- 1100 Litre General Waste Bin
For businesses with limited space, we offer a pre-paid bags service for bagged general waste.
What can be disposed of in General Waste Bins?
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Plastics
Non-recyclable items
Glass
If not recycled separately
Metal
Small non-recyclable metal objects
Ceramics
Broken or unusable ceramic items
Packaging Materials
Non-recyclable packaging, including polystyrene
What can't be disposed of in General Waste Bins?
Recyclable Materials
Cardboard, paper, recyclable plastics, glass, and polystyrene
Hazardous Materials
Chemicals, gas canisters, medical waste, batteries, and paint
Electrical Items
Such as WEEE waste
Hot Ash
To prevent fire hazards
Construction Materials
Including rubble and large debris
For a detailed list, please refer to our guidelines or contact our team. You can contact us using our contact form or give us a call on:
Bournemouth - 01202 257530 or Exeter - 01202 257530
Areas we cover
Our recycling centres are based in Bournemouth & Exeter. However, we offer recycling waste management and waste collection across Dorset & Devon alongside other surrounding counties such as Hampshire, Somerset and Wiltshire. Specifically in the following areas:
Dorset
BH Postcodes - Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne, Ferndown, Wareham, Swanage, Bridport, Lyme Regis, Blandford Forum, Verwood, Ringwood
DT Postcodes - Dorchester, Weymouth, Portland, Bridport, Lyme Regis, Blandford Forum
Devon
EX Postcodes – Covers Exeter (city), Broadclyst, Clyst St Mary, Silverton, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Axminster, Honiton, Colyton
Hampshire
SO Postcodes – Totton, Lymington, Brockenhurst, Lyndhurst, Hythe
SP Postcodes – Fordingbridge (SP6)
Wiltshire
SP1 & SP2 Postcodes – Covers Salisbury
Businesses Responsibilities for their General Waste Disposal
Businesses have a responsibility to store general business waste safely and securely and to keep waste to a minimum by reusing and recycling whatever they can. Businesses should be able to present a Waste Transfer Note (WTN).
Summary of Businesses General Waste Responsibilites:
- Keep waste to a minimum by doing everything you reasonably can to prevent, reuse, recycle, or recover waste (in that order).
- Sort and store waste safely and securely.
- Complete a waste transfer note for each load of waste that leaves your premises.
- Check if your waste carrier is registered to dispose of waste.
- Do not allow the waste carrier to dispose of your waste illegally.
Further information can be found on the UK government Website.
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Get in touch
Commercial Recycling and waste management in Poole and Bournemouth, Dorset. Serving the surrounding counties. Helping Businesses save money and reduce landfill since 1995.
We look forward to hearing from you by phone or email. Alternatively, you can complete our enquiry form and we will get right back to you.
- Bournemouth
Hurn Recycling Ltd, 452 Bournemouth International Airport, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6NW
- 01202 257530
- Exeter
Hurn Recycling Ltd, Greendale Business Park, Compound 67, Honey Lane, Woodbury Salterton, Exeter, EX5 1EW
- 01392 323316