Overview
Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, it is the responsibility of businesses to ensure that trade waste is disposed of correctly. Disposal of business or trade waste is not included in business rates.
We offer a competitively priced commercial waste and recycling service tailored to your business needs.
With over 500 customers, and our domestic collections, we are the largest collector in the borough. This allows us to offer a cost-effective and reliable commercial recycling and waste disposal service.
Why choose us?
With us, there are no:
- VAT charges - as a local authority, our service is VAT exempt
- No hidden charges
- Contract renewal or amendment charges
- No long-term agreements - a rolling 30-day fixed-term contract with only one month’s cancellation notice required
What to expect:
- Transparent prices
- A dedicated team with expert knowledge of the Gravesham area to manage your waste
- Fully licensed waste carrier ensuring your local protection
- Additional chargeable collections to existing customers
- Excellent customer service
- No waste to landfill
- Special prices for registered charities
- Advice on any changes in legislation ensuring your business is always compliant
What services are available?
We offer a range of container sizes and collection services:
- Trade Sacks (15 sacks per roll) - Delivered every 13 weeks. 1 sack collected per week.
- Euro 240ltr bin (weekly or fortnightly collections available)
- Euro 360ltr bin (weekly or fortnightly collections available)
- Euro 660ltr bin (weekly, fortnightly or monthly collections available)
- Euro 1100ltr bin (weekly, fortnightly or monthly collections available)
When do we collect?
Depending on your container size, we have weekly, fortnightly and monthly collections available.
Trade waste is collected as normal on most Bank Holidays, although there can be some changes around the Christmas and New Year period.
Get a quote
Please email trade.waste@gravesham.gov.uk for a no-obligation quote, and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss your requirements.
Please note:
- Business waste collection services are not covered under your business rates.
- We do not accept hazardous, clinical or asbestos materials.