Commercial Waste
Duty of Care
All businesses have a Duty of Care under The Environmental
Protection Act 1990 to ensure that they take all reasonable steps
to keep their waste safe. Waste must be stored safely and securely
and must not cause pollution to people or the environment. The
waste must be packaged in suitable containers so it cannot fall
out, blow away or escape from the receptacle.
Businesses must also ensure that the person removing the waste
is either a Local Authority or a licensed waste collection company
and must be able to provide evidence by which they legally dispose
of your waste. There must be a written description of your waste in
the form of a Waste Transfer Note and you must retain this for a
period of two years.
Waste Directory for Businesses
The Environment Agency has launched an interactive
Waste
Directory website helping businesses in all sectors to
find better ways to manage their waste. The website includes a
comparison chart, which identifies the sites that can deal with
your waste needs, and a map of where the sites are located.
Commercial Waste service provision
The Council offers a competitive waste collection service for
commercial premises within Bassetlaw.
The services offered include a full range of waste disposal
options, from pre-paid brown sacks ideal if you have no bin storage
area, to a range of wheeled bins 240,360 and 1100 Litres in
capacity and which are normally collected on a weekly basis.
The cost of each wheeled bin (per collection) from 1st
April 2009 to 31st March 2010 Excluding VAT is :-
- Pre-paid sack £2.12
- 240 litre
bin £3.57
- 360 litre bin £5.40
- 1100 litre bin £16.17
Further details are available on
request, either by discussing your refuse requirements with our
Commercial Waste Officer on 01909 534139 or email ron.clark@bassetlaw.gov.uk.
Frequently Asked Questions &
Answers
1. Why do I have to pay for trade waste when I already
pay business rates?
Businesses have the choice and right to “ shop around ” to find
the best rates for the disposal of their waste needs and because of
this they may not choose to use the service offered by the
Council.
Commercial waste collection and disposal charges cannot be
included in the business rating system for this
reason.
The official business rates government website will help to
explain why you as a commercial premises are charged business rates
2. Why can’t I burn my waste?
You could be breaking the law and cause environmental pollution
by burning waste
3. Why can’t I take my waste home and put it in my
domestic bin or take it to a civic amenity site?
You must be a licensed waste carrier to transport waste in the
first place; in addition, civic amenity sites can only be used for
disposal of household waste.
4. If I put out side waste (waste that will not fit in
my bin) will it be collected?
No, only waste contained within your bin will be removed.
5. What should I do if my bin is missed or not emptied
as scheduled?
We endeavour to provide a prompt and efficient service, but
sometimes collections are missed due to circumstances beyond our
control. If your waste is not collected, contact the trade waste
collection service on 01909 534501.
6. What should I do if my bin is damaged / vandalised /
missing?
Contact the trade waste officer on 01909 534139.
7. Do I have to renew my contract every
year?
No, your contract is ongoing until you inform us, in writing,
that you wish to cancel. A 28 day notification is required.
8. I have a query with my invoice – who do I
contact?
Contact the Debt Recovery Unit in the Council offices at
Queens Buildings, Worksop on 01909 533412 and please quote your
invoice and customer D number.
Last Updated - 05/11/2009