Recycling for business

There are many opportunities for businesses in Dorset to reduce and recycle their waste. This can often lead to cost savings when compared to traditional waste disposal routes.

This information is based on the 'South West Waste Minimisation and Recycling Directory' produced by the environment agency. For a hard copy please contact the environment agency.

As part of the 'Real Help for Businesses Now' campaign, the Government has collated easy guidance for small and medium sized businesses, helping them to save money, including top 10 tips for reducing waste and saving energy. (opens in a new window) This information is also supported by the recently released can 'you afford not to' campaign for Business Success in the Low Carbon Economy [427kb] (opens in a new window)

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained on these pages is both complete and accurate details inevitably change from time to time. Dorset County Council cannot under any circumstances be held responsible for any errors or omissions and accepts no liability for the information contained on these pages.

The information provided has been collected, collated and produced in good faith by Dorset County Council. These pages list companies operating recycling schemes in the Dorset area. However, by including them it should not be interpreted as favouritism or discrimination between one company or any other.

To our knowledge, all the companies listed on these pages possess the appropriate waste licences, exemptions and certificates in accordance with the services they provide, but it is the responsibility of the individual customer to check this.

The links below provide information on why, how and where businesses can recycle specific waste materials.

If you would like your business to be included in these pages please contact us.

Materials you can recycle /companies providing services in Dorset
Businesses in Dorset generate a variety of different wastes, many of these can be recycled. The main waste types are listed along with companies offering a recycling service in Dorset.
The Duty of Care - Environmental Protection Act 1990, Section 34
The Duty of Care is legislation that requires all reasonable steps to be taken to keep waste safe
North Dorset paper and cardboard recycling service
North Dorset District Council offers a competitive paper and card recycling collection service for North Dorset businesses.
Office waste recycling
Collection and recycling of agricultural waste
The following businesses/organisations will be able to assist you with recycling and reuse services for agricultural waste:
Business Resource Efficiency Pack
This pack has been produced by the BREW Centre of Local Authorities to help businesses become more resource efficient.
Changes in the landfill regulations
The Environment Agency have published three factsheets to help small businesses and others in the waste industry to understand the changes in the landfill regulations which came into force last year.
Business Recycling Seminar
On Tuesday 15 January 2008, a seminar was held at the Corn Exchange in Blandford. It was an event jointly organised by North Dorset District Council and Dorset County Council.
Guide to business recycling services
West Dorset District Council offers a competitive paper and card recycling collection service for West Dorset businesses. Business rates do not cover this service so charges apply.