Business waste bag collections
Business waste bags provide a versatile method of waste collection for businesses.
Our bags are popular among businesses that produce smaller quantities of non-recyclable waste and recyclable material. They are particularly suitable for business premises where the location prevents bins from being collected or where space is a premium.
For growing and larger businesses, bags can offer additional capacity on top of any bins to ensure your waste disposal requirements are always met.
The Government’s new Simpler Recycling requirements mean businesses must separate paper and card, plastic, glass, metals (cans, tins, aerosols and foil), and food waste from non-recyclable waste. To support businesses to meet these requirements we will offer enhanced recycling collection options from 3 February.
From Monday 3 February, the existing clear business trade bags can be used to individually present the following waste streams:
- paper and card,
- plastics, and,
Each bag must only contain one of the above waste streams and be presented for collection by 06:00 on scheduled day of collection.
Glass will continue to be collected in a contracted container, either a 360l or 240l wheeled bin or a 55l recycling box (City Centre Collection only) to best suit your need.
Tins, cans and aerosol collections will be introduced using a contracted container, either a 360l or 240l wheeled bin or a 55l recycling box (City Centre Collection only) to best suit your need.
Food waste can be collected on a weekly contracted basis in a 180l wheeled bin.
If you are interested in a contracted container service, enquire below.
Request a free waste audit or quote
Business waste bags can be purchased from:
Order your general waste and recycling bags
If you are a new customer, before you can purchase business waste bags you will need to obtain a Duty of Care certificate. This can be done by contacting our Business Waste team at business.waste@colchester.gov.uk. If you are not sure of the service you need and want advice on the how best to manage your waste streams, request an audit from our team who will be able to advise on this and explain how to obtain your Duty of Care certificate.
Page last reviewed: 21 January 2025