Commercial Waste
The requirements of Sections 34 and 47 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 place a Duty of Care on all producers of commercial waste in that they must ensure all such waste is stored and disposed of in a proper and safe manner:
"YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF THE COMMERCIAL WASTE YOU PRODUCE", Environmental Protection Act 1990, Sections 34 & 47
This, in most circumstances, would involve arranging a contract with a waste disposal firm who in turn would ensure the supply of a proper storage container and the legitimate disposal of your waste.
The following companies have advised us that they recycle waste from trade sources. However, we give out their details for information only and this should not be taken as a recommendation for any particular company.
BIFFA - 0800 601 601
PERRYS - 01278 459995
VEOLIA COMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL - 01823 663377
VIRIDOR - 01823 282362
MAY GURNEY - 0845 467 5901
This list is not exhaustive and we recommend businesses to check their local phone book and yellow pages for details of other companies not listed above.
Businesses have a responsibility to set up an agreement/contract with a licences waste carrier to dispose of their waste. Payment is made to the contractor as non-domestic rates do not include refuse collection.
ENVIROWISE is an independent Government organisation, which assists small businesses to reduce and recycle waste, generated by their activity. They provide a range of useful literature, free environmental audits, advice and guidance. For more information please call the confidential and impartial helpline - 0800 585 794 or visit their website (under External Links).
Information on environmental issues in the business sector can be also be found on the website for Business Link for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon and Somerset.
Commercial waste disposal points are controlled by the Environment Agency and Somerset County Council.
If you have had a commercial waste collection and there has been a spillage please contact West Somerset Council's Customer Services.
You can contact us in a number of ways:
By phone: 01643 703704 - between 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am - 4.30pm on Friday.
By Fax: 01984 633022
By Post:
West Somerset Council
West Somerset House
Killick Way
Williton
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 4QA
By Email: customerservices@westsomerset.gov.uk