Fly-tipping

Under the Environmental Protection Act, every business has a duty of care when it comes to disposing of its waste. And not meeting your legal responsibilities could result in a fine or imprisonment.

Here’s our simple guide to disposing of your business waste responsibly:

• It is a legal requirement for businesses to use a licensed waste carrier to remove their waste
• Provide a written description of your waste to the company collecting your waste
• Fill in a Waste Transfer Note which must be signed by both parties involved in the disposal of the waste
• Keep a signed copy of your Waste Transfer Note - you must keep these for a period of 2 years
• Inform the people removing your waste if you have any unexpected or unusual additions to your waste so that it can be disposed of appropriately
• Take action if you think your waste is being mishandled by the person/people who remove it – you could be fined if they are illegally flytipping this waste

Harborough District Council Trade Waste Services

We can provide your business with a trade waste and recycling service that meets your legal responsibilities, and at a competitive price. Join over 800 businesses in the Harborough district and surrounding areas that have already trusted us to manage the collection and disposal of their business waste.

We can provide:

• Regular collections – weekly, fortnightly, monthly or bespoke timescales to suit your business needs
• One-off collections – usually with just a few days' notice

Request a quote for the collection of your business' recycling and waste.