Commercial Food Waste Collections.
Save on general waste costs, stay compliant with regulations, and avoid unwanted odours with regular food waste collections.
Hygienic, reliable food waste collections that keep you compliant
Food waste is an unavoidable part of most business operations — from canteen scraps and kitchen prep to manufacturing off-cuts and overproduction. Under the new Simpler Recycling regulations, any business with more than 10 full-time employees must now separate food waste from general waste for compliant collection.
Extra segregation doesn’t have to mean higher costs. By diverting food waste away from general waste bins, you reduce the overall weight of your general waste — lowering disposal costs, improving sustainability performance and keeping operations running smoothly.
Our collections make food waste recycling straightforward and sustainable. Using sealed containers and scheduled collections, we help prevent odours and spills — keeping your site clean, compliant and easy to manage.
Where we collect from
We can collect and recycle a wide range of food waste, from:
Hotels
Hospitals
Restaurants
Businesses
Leisure
From kitchen to collection: Keeping food waste contained and compliant
Managing food waste isn’t just about keeping things clean. It’s about keeping your operations moving. From busy school canteens to large-scale food production lines, we work with site teams to put the right containers in place, supporting effective segregation from general waste and easy disposal.
Internal:
- Caddies
- Bin Stations (1-4 compartment)
External:
- 2-wheeled bins (120L & 240L)
- 4-wheeled bins (660L & 1100L)
Combining the right storage container with the most suitable collection frequency is vital to providing a cost-efficient service. We can arrange daily, weekly, fortnightly or monthly collections, depending on how quickly your food waste bins fill up. ensuring you only pay for the collections you need. Our waste experts will assess your needs during your waste audit and recommend the most suitable food waste storage and collection schedule for your business.
Hygienic rinse and re-line with every collection
Every collection includes a complimentary rinse and re-line to help you maintain the highest standards of bin hygiene. After decanting your food waste into our vehicle, we thoroughly rinse your bin clean with a pressure washer, ensuring no food waste remains caked inside that could cause unpleasant odours.
Once cleaned, your driver will re-line each bin with a 100% compostable bag, before returning it to its position, so you receive a fresh, clean and odourless bin every time.
Maintaining impeccable bin hygiene is essential for a pleasant working environment, which is why we’ve made this comprehensive cleaning process an integral part of every food waste collection.
How our food waste collection service works
Tell us about your business
Tell us about the volume of food waste your business generates, and where, or book a free waste audit with one of our experts at a time convenient to you. We will send you a bespoke proposal tailored to your requirements, showcasing how and where we can add value.
Get your food bins
We will provide a range of large containers or smaller caddies for all your commercial food waste. We will label them to help your staff use them correctly.
Collection
We will collect and empty your bins according to your schedule, and provide a complimentary rinse and re-line service to ensure they remain clean and odour-free after every collection.
Recycling
All the commercial food waste we collect is delivered to a local anaerobic digestion plant, where it is broken down into biogas and nutrient-rich fertiliser. The biogas can then be used to generate heat or electricity.
Ongoing review
As your business activity evolves and your needs change, your account manager will work with you to ensure your waste management practices remain fit for purpose across all areas of your organisation.
Why choose Printwaste?
Sustainability
Your food waste will be recycled back into renewable energy at a local anaerobic digestion plant.
Simplicity
Simplify your recycling activities with one provider for all your waste streams.
Multi-site contracts
Enjoy the ease of working with one point of contact across all your locations.
Cost-effective
Keep your costs to a minimum and reduce collection frequency by separating heavy food waste from your general waste.
Flexible
Your collection schedule and containers are tailored to the volume and frequency of your food waste generation.
Added value
Enhanced reporting, waste audits and expert advice to support you through all relevant waste regulations
Our accreditations and partners
Our commitment to excellence is backed by multiple accreditations and partners, including:
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Frequently asked questions
I don’t produce much food waste. Do I still need a collection?
Yes. From 1st April 2025, businesses with ten or more employees must have a dedicated bin for their food waste under the new Simpler Recycling rules. Affected businesses must also arrange for separate collection of food waste by a licensed waste carrier, like Printwaste. The rules will extend to all companies in 2027. Having a dedicated workplace food bins will help you comply with the new regulations and likely save money on your waste management costs.
What if space is tight for extra bins?
One of our waste experts will visit your site and recommend the best solution for your space. We offer small under-counter caddies for tight spaces, bin stations for office areas and 120L and 240L wheeled bins for busier kitchens or external storage as well as larger-scale operation. Best practice often utilises a blend of both, using the caddies or a bin station for internal disposal and then decant into the wheeled bin outdoors ahead of collection.
How do you help staff adapt to new food waste bins?
We will train your team correctly from day one. Our waste experts will demonstrate the system, explain why it matters, and provide clear bin labels. Most businesses quickly see how separating food waste makes a real difference to both costs and the environment.
How often do you collect food waste?
We will schedule collections based on how much food waste you produce, from weekly to daily, if needed. We can adjust the frequency as you learn your patterns, ensuring your bins never overflow, but you don’t pay for unnecessary collections. Given the nature of food waste, we also recommend regular collections to maintain high hygiene standards. In fact, fresher food waste generates more energy in the anaerobic digestion process.
What happens to the food waste you collect?
Your food waste goes to a local anaerobic digestion plant, where it is turned into renewable energy and farm fertiliser.
What can and cannot go in the food waste bin?
Almost all food waste can go in, including meat, fish, dairy, fruit and veg, bread, plate scrapings and out-of-date products.
The only things to keep out are packaging, liquids and non-food items. We will provide clear guidance and support to help your team get it right.
Get started today
Let Printwaste take care of your food waste. Contact us for a free quote and discover why businesses across the UK trust us with all their waste management needs.
