Commercial / Industrial Waste

North Dorset District Council provides the following services:

Orange trade waste sacks or stickers Trade waste sacks (general waste) and stickers (to attach to boxes etc) can be purchased by phoning customer contact or emailing waste@north-dorset.gov.uk and placing an order. (Minimum order is 50).
Orange Sacks / Stickers - £1.30 each (including VAT) Maximum Capacity - Not to exceed 25kg per sack or sticker Refuse should be available by 7am on day of collection.

Trade waste bins

Subject to suitable access and storage the Council can provide three different sized wheeled refuse bins. The frequency of collection is tailored to your needs. Click here for sizes and prices of wheeled bins.

Trade Waste Services cannot accept:

• Liquid waste;
• Clinical waste - no sharps or syringes;
• Raw meat/fish products;
• Solvents, acids, alkalines, photochemicals, pesticides, fluorescent tubes and other mercury–containing waste;
• Discarded equipment containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s);
• Paint, inks, engine oil, adhesives resins and detergents containing dangerous substances; Cytotoxic and cytostatic medicines;
• Lead batteries, discarded electrical equipment containing hazardous components.

There are several ways to dispose of this type of waste:

• There are a number of sites either managed by contractors on behalf of Dorset County Council or privately operated that accept trade waste at an appropriate charge.  See Trade Waste Disposal Sites.

• Contact a waste collection and disposal services - see Yellow Pages or telephone directory.

• Recycling - There are many opportunities for your business to reduce and recycle your waste in North Dorset. Recycling can often help save you money when compared to traditional waste disposal.  See Recycling for Businesses.

Duty of Care Legislation

All business in the UK, regardless of their size, must comply with the Section 34 'Duty of Care' provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.  Click here for further information.

Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group

Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group  (FWAG) exists to provide farmers, landowners and our other clients with the best opportunity for environmental gain through cost effective, quality solutions. FWAG has 66 local groups throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with over 120 Farm Conservation Advisers and Project Officers.

FWAG provides farmers and landowners with practical advice on making adjustments to farm operations and enhancing farm features in order to support wildlife, landscape, archaeology, access and other conservation issues. FWAG also operates a farm plastic recycling scheme

Paying trade waste invoices

Recycling for trade

Special/Clinical/Hazardous Waste

Disposal Sites

Special Collections

Spillages on the highway

Waste - More Information from the Environment Agency

Waste Carrier Licenses – Environment Agency