Business waste and recycling collection

We provide business waste collection services for local businesses in Preston.

Please note: from the 1 April, businesses of a certain size and non-household premises (e.g. schools hospitals) will need to separate food waste from general waste. For more information, including exemptions, see simpler recycling.

What waste can we collect?

• General waste 
• Food waste from 1 April (exemptions apply. See simpler recycling)
• Plastic/cans/glass recycling (including plastic and glass bottles/jars, tubs/pots/trays and metal cans/tins)
• Paper/card recycling (including cardboard boxes, tubes and other paper packaging)
• Garden waste

When are the collections?

Our service is very flexible. You can request collections up to six times a week for different types of waste.

Waste collections will take place between 7am - 3pm.

Where should I leave my waste for collection?

Waste will be collected from an agreed pick up point. Where possible, pick up points will be tailored to meet your needs.

Please note: we will only pick up rubbish inside the container. Any extra rubbish not in Preston City Council supplied container will not be collected.

How is the waste collected?

You can choose to have your waste collected in either containers or pre-paid sacks.

Containers

Our containers range from the standard two wheeled bins up to the larger four wheeled metal euro bins which come in a variety of sizes. Lockable bin lids are provided as a standard.

Types

• Blue lidded bin (general waste)
• Food waste caddy or silver lidded blue bin (food waste)
• Red lidded blue bin (paper/card recycling)
• Yellow lidded blue bin (plastic/cans/glass recycling)

Sizes

• 23 Litres food waste caddy (ideal for small levels of food waste producing companies eg. Offices)
• 140 Litre bin for food waste (ideal for food producing businesses eg. Takeaways)
• 240 Litres (approximately 3 - 4 black bags)
• 360 Litres (approximately 5 - 6 black bags)
• 660 Litres (approximately 10 black bags)
• 820 Litres (approximately 15 black bags)
• 1100 Litres (approximately 20 black bags)

Price

Price is based on container size and the number of containers and/or collections required.

We will contact you to discuss the service and price once your application has been submitted.

How to apply?

To apply complete the following online form:

Business waste collection - containers

Please note: the service agreement is ongoing until cancelled. We will contact you regarding price changes and to update your Duty of Care before March each year.

What happens next?

Once you have submitted your request, you will be provided with a quotation and details on how to make all of the necessary arrangements to get your waste collections started.

Once you are happy with the terms, an agreement will then be issued requiring your signature before your containers are delivered and collections start.

You will also be provided with a Waste Transfer Note detailing your collection day and frequency. You can also see this by using our Business waste collection day tool.

Gold sacks (bags)

Pre-paid sacks are a good choice for businesses that do not create a lot of waste or have limited storage space. Sacks must be stored off the highway between collection days.

Quantity and price

See prices below for our gold sacks:

• 50 sacks - £132.00
• 100 sacks - £264.00
• 150 sacks - £396.00
• 200 sacks - £528.00
• 250 sacks - £660.00
• 300 sacks - £792.00
• 350 sacks - £924.00
• 400 sacks - £1056.00
• 450 sacks - £1188.00
• 500 sacks - £1320.00

Please note: we offer discounted gold sack orders for charity shops. For more information on prices and how to make an order contact waste management on 01772 906221.

How to order and pay?

Complete the following online payment form:

Business waste collection (sacks) payment form

Please note: discounts are available for charity shops.

What happens next?

Delivery is available and can take up to 5 days.

Deliveries will be made anytime between 7.30am and 2pm. Delivery is £5.50 per order. Alternatively, you can collect your sack orders from the Town Hall. The Town Hall reception is open for collections only between 9am and 5pm Monday - Friday, other services may not be available. There is no charge for collection from the Town Hall.

Map Address for Preston City Council Town Hall

Preston City Council, Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 2RL.