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General Waste Collection

Our zero to landfill general waste collection service manages any waste that can’t be recycled, diverting it from landfill and converting it into energy. This process reduces disposal costs while supporting sustainability goals by cutting carbon emissions and minimising environmental impact.

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How is General Waste Collected?

Wheeled Bin Collections

We offer a range of wheeled bin sizes to hold your business waste and recycling for collection.

From £7.40 per bin collection

Kerbside Collection

Our colour-coded prepaid kerbside sacks are supplied by the roll. The cost of collection is included in the price of the sack.

From £1.55 per sack

Compactor Collection

For businesses with high waste volumes, we provide portable and static compactors to streamline general waste collection.

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What Can and Can’t Go in Your General Waste Collection

General waste includes items that cannot be recycled through your existing streams. If you don’t have a recycling bin for it, it likely belongs here. This waste is collected and sent to an Energy from Waste (EfW) facility where it is converted into electricity via an energy recovery process to help power homes and businesses.

What can go in?

Broken crockery & glassware
Contaminated packaging
Polystyrene
Tissues

What can’t go in?

Batteries & vapes
Clinical waste
Electrical equipment
Food
Hazardous waste

What Happens to Your General Waste collection?

Order

Order your kerbside sack or wheeled bin ready for collections.

Collection

We collect your general waste directly from your workplace or business, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum convenience.

Processing

Your general waste collection is then tipped and transported to an Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facility, where it is incinerated and converted into energy for the National Grid.

Simpler Recycling Legislation Made Easy

Simpler Recycling legislation aims to create consistency in the waste and recycling materials collected from households and businesses. This legislation came into force for all businesses with 10 or more employees from 31st March 2025.

Under this new legislation businesses must:

Segregate food waste for recycling

Recycle glass (if you produce any)

Recycle paper, cardboard, cans, plastics, and cartons; these can be collected in a single bin (mixed recycling)

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Your General Waste Questions, Answered

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100% of general waste collected is sent to an energy recovery facility where it is incinerated to generate electricity for the National Grid.
From March 2025, businesses with over 10 employees will be required to recycle food waste separately.
When batteries and vapes are placed in normal recycling or waste bins, they pose a serious safety risk. If punctured or crushed in our vehicles or at our facility, batteries and vapes cause fires. Also, the environmental impacts of disposal vapes and batteries should be considered. Proper electrical recycling processes should be in place for the benefit of our planet.
A waste management company is responsible for collecting, transporting, processing, recycling, and disposing of waste materials in a safe and environmentally responsible way. At Recorra, we go beyond waste collection. We deliver innovative recycling solutions, transparent reporting, and expert guidance to help businesses reduce their environmental impact and achieve their sustainability goals. Our reliable, forward-thinking approach makes us the smart choice for organisations that care about their future and the planet.

Why choose Recorra for your Business Waste Management

Reliable Service

Over 6,000 businesses throughout London, Sussex and Kent trust us to handle their business waste management needs.

Local Expertise

With depots in London, Brighton, and Hastings, over 90% of our customers fall within a 50-mile radius of our operational hubs.

Personal Support

No call centres, long wait times, or chasing - guaranteed. Just real people standing by to help and make sure your service runs smoothly.

Smart Reporting

Our online portal gives our clients accurate data on waste outputs, with 24/7 access to waste statistics, billing, and services, all at the click of a button.

Sustainability First

From low-carbon collections to innovative reuse and recycling technology, we deliver real recycling solutions that help organisations cut carbon and champion the circular economy.

Award Winning

More than 30 industry awards reflect our commitment to sustainable business waste management and recycling.

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