Bulky items
Any items not collected as part of the normal commercial waste collection can be disposed of and recycled through Westminster's special collection service. Using Westminster's service means you can be assured that your items are collected within eight working days of making an appointment and will be processed to a high environmental standard and not shipped abroad or fly tipped.
Special collections are competitively priced, please contact us for a quote. The charges for a special collection are paid for in advance. To arrange a collection simply contact us on the details below:
- Phone - 020 7641 6180
- Email - commercialwaste@westminster.gov.uk
- Web form - Commercial Waste
What can be collected?
Electrical items such as computers, printers, photo copiers, TVs etc. are covered by stringent legislation which requires you to dispose of these items in such way that does not cause harm to the environment. The special collection service can help you with this.
We also collect other items such as office furniture, wood, carpets, metal, glass and shop fittings. Please note we cannot collect sand, bricks, concrete, oil, chemicals, paint and asbestos. Please read below on how to get these items disposed of.
We can arrange collections for larger volumes of waste, for example when your waste compactor has broken down, after an office clear out or when you are refitting your business' interior.
As with all rubbish collection you'll need to complete a Waste Transfer Note.
The Waste Transfer Note is a legal document between the producer of the rubbish (you) and the carrier (us). It lists the type of rubbish and can be valid for up to a year. It is not a contract to provide a service, just a declaration of the waste. Call us on 020 7641 6180 for a copy .
Hazardous wastes
The following information can assist you with the collection and disposal of hazardous waste.
If you produce more than 500kg of hazardous waste per year you need to register with the Environment Agency as a hazardous waste producer. More information can be obtained via this link. This is in order to ensure the waste can be collected by a hazardous waste collection service.
Small quantities of batteries can be handed in at Westminster's libraries and retailers selling batteries. Larger volumes of batteries need to be collected through a specialised hazardous waste service. Please read below for further information.
Toner cartridges are often taken back by retailers selling these. Alternatively you can recycle them by ordering the special collection service alongside your other Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Just contact us on 020 7641 6180.
Flourescent tubes are classed as hazardous waste. Small quantities are often taken back by retailers selling these items. For larger quantities please contact one of the organisations below for further assistance.
The City of London Corporation's London Wide Hazardous Waste Service can be contacted for the one off collection of various types of hazardous waste from businesses. For more information and charges please contact them on 020 7332 3433.
Our long term partner Veolia Environmental Services can offer regular collections (e.g. weekly, monthly etc) for all types of hazardous waste. They can be contacted via 0845 60 60 460 (option 5).
Construction and demolition waste
Construction and demolition waste from your business can be delivered to our partner Cory Environmental at Smugglers Way and Cringle Dock waste transfer stations. For information, charges and registration please contact them on 020 8871 3924. If you require construction and demolition waste to be collected from your business please contact our partner Veolia Environmental Services via 0845 60 60 460.
More information on construction and demolition waste can be obtained via this link.
Fat, oil and grease waste
These waste types require specialist collection and disposal and should never be poured down drains or put in normal waste bags and bins. Fats, oils and greases cause damage and blockages in the sewer system. This leads to sewage backing up into homes and businesses. If put out with the normal waste it will leak onto the street causing unsightly staining and slip hazards.
Please contact Veolia Environmental Services for a suitable collection service for your fat, oil and grease waste via 0845 60 60 460.
For further information on this waste type please visit Thames Water's website here
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