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Bank holiday collections for recycling and waste

All recycling and waste collections take place as normal on bank holidays, with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

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Trade waste

We provide a low cost comprehensive, responsive trade waste collection service throughout the county to both small and large producers of commercial waste.

Our range covers prepaid trade waste sacks for small amounts of waste leading up to our 1100 litre containers for much larger amounts. We supply wheeled containers for hire from 240 litre up to 660 litre and 1100 litre containers in both metal and plastic.

We offer free advice on suitability, container location, collection and all other aspects of trade waste. 

How much does a trade waste collection cost?

Charges for trade waste bins

Prices are per bin per lift.

Size of wheelie binBusinessCharitySchools
1100 litre £11.18 £8.26 £8.26
660 litre £8.10 £6.31 £6.31
360 litre £6.38 £5.40 £5.40
240 litre £5 £4.30 £4.30

Removal charge for bins is £45.

Charges for trade waste sacks

 BusinessCharitySchools
Trade sacks per roll of 50 £58.76 £43.62 £43.62

You can purchase sacks at any of our customer service centres or, if you are ordering more than six rolls, we can deliver them for £19 a delivery.

Charities are allowed one free roll of sacks per year.

How do I apply for a trade waste collection?

Please provide:

  • your name
  • your company name
  • your address
  • your telephone number
  • your fax
  • your email
  • the type of business
  • the type of waste to be collected
  • the approximate number of bins required
  • weekly or fortnightly collection

to us at:

We will then carry out a risk assessment with FOCSA, our trade waste contractor. Once the assessment is complete, we will send you a contract and Duty of Care form. Please complete these documents and return them to the Waste Management section so that we can set up your collection.

How do I buy trade waste sacks?

New customers

If you are a new customer, to purchase trade waste sacks, please visit one of our  customer service centres who will issue you with a Duty of Care form, take payment and can issue you with sacks immediately. The Duty of Care form is a legal document which should be signed by someone with authority within your organisation.

Existing customers

If you are an existing customer, to purchase additional trade waste sacks, please visit one of our customer service centres with your valid Duty of Care form.

For further information about the trade waste service please contact us at:

How do I report damage to my trade waste bin?

To report damage to your trade waste bin, please provide your name, address and details of the damage to us at:

How do I report a missed trade waste collection?

To report a missed trade waste collection, please provide the address, location and number of bins to us at:

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FAQs

How do I report fly tipping?

Fly tipping is a crime.

Don’t approach anyone suspected of fly tipping directly. If you wish to report fly tipping or have witnessed rubbish being dumped and are willing to assist in our investigations, we would be pleased to hear from you. 

To report fly tipping or illegal waste activity call Herefordshire Council on 01432 260500 or mail info@herefordshire.gov.uk

If you do witness fly tipping, help us by taking the following steps:

  • Make a note of any vehicle used, including model, colour and registration number  
  • Note the fly tippers' clothes, and distinguishing features. If you can hear the fly tippers, take note of anything which was said along with the speakers' accents
  • Make a note of what they dumped, the location, weather conditions and how far away you were at the time

Never touch any waste which has been dumped. It may be hazardous and contain harmful substances, chemicals, glass or needles. Our officers are specially trained and equipped to deal with this waste. There may also be clues which could help identify the perpetrator, so please treat the waste as a crime scene. Don't touch or remove anything.

We may ask you to provide a witness statement and supply any photographs or notes you have in your possession. Often we will only need details of when the incident took place and who was involved.

Even if prosecution isn’t possible, we will arrange to remove the discarded waste.