Food Waste Collection
When it comes to food waste, Coastal Recycling partners with trusted providers to ensure responsible collection and disposal. Whether your business produces large amounts of food waste or just small leftovers like tea bags and coffee grounds, we offer a tailored service to help you comply with Simpler Recycling legislation and reduce your environmental impact.
Services
Food Waste Collection in Devon
At Coastal Recycling, we offer a comprehensive range of food waste collection solutions throughout Devon, catering to businesses of all sizes. Our services include everything from 140-litre bins ideal for smaller establishments to large 240-litre wheelie bins designed for businesses generating higher volumes of food waste. We understand that every business has unique waste management needs, which is why we work closely with our customers to arrange collection schedules that align with their operational requirements.
Our team ensures that all food waste is properly separated and handled in an environmentally responsible manner, helping to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainable recycling practices. Whether you run a small café or large office Coastal Recycling is committed to providing efficient, reliable, and eco-friendly food waste disposal solutions tailored to your needs.
Food Waste Collection for:
Cafes and restaurants
Offices and workplaces
Schools and universities
Hotels, campsites and hospitality venues
Food manufacturers and retailers
Care homes and healthcare facilities
Simpler Recycling Compliance in Devon
Under the Simpler Recycling legislation, businesses with 10 or more full-time equivalent employees are required to separate food waste from general waste to ensure proper disposal and reduce environmental impact. This regulation applies regardless of the quantity of food waste generated, meaning that even small amounts, such as employees’ lunch leftovers, coffee grounds, or used tea bags, must be separated and collected appropriately. Failure to comply with these regulations could result in penalties, making it essential for businesses to adopt effective waste management strategies.
At Coastal Recycling, we specialise in helping businesses across Devon meet these legal requirements by providing tailored food waste collection solutions designed to be both practical and efficient. Our team works closely with businesses to assess their specific waste disposal needs, offering a range of bin sizes and collection schedules to ensure compliance without disrupting daily operations.
In addition to reliable waste collection services, we also provide expert guidance on best practices for food waste separation, helping businesses minimise waste contamination and contribute to more sustainable recycling efforts.
Food Waste FAQ’s
What is considered food waste?
Food waste includes all discarded food materials, including cooked and uncooked meat, fruit and vegetables, leftovers, liquids (e.g. soup), coffee grounds and small bones (e.g. chicken)
What is not accepted food waste?
We do not accept plants with soil, general waste, large bones, glass, cutlery and metal.
Do I need to separate food waste from general waste?
Yes, businesses producing any amount of food waste must separate it under the Simpler Recycling legislation.
What size bins do you offer?
We provide options 140-litre to 240-litre wheelie bins, depending on your food waste volume.
How often can food waste be collected?
We can arrange collection frequencies that suit your business needs, from daily to weekly collections.
What if my business produces only a small amount of food waste?
If your food waste is minimal, we recommend using a small caddy similar to those used in household kitchens.
Where does the collected food waste go?
Collected food waste is processed at licensed facilities, where it is converted into renewable energy.
Sustainable. Trustworthy. Compliant.
One planet. One chance. Our vision is to maximise the recycling and recovery of resources and be market-leading in our commitment to sustainability.
For the last 30 years, we’ve been making recycling easy meaning you can achieve your sustainability goals while continuing to do what you do best. Each year we grow, but we stay true to our roots, looking after the businesses that make Devon the place it is.
Connecting with local communities and educating with our expert knowledge is a key practice at Coastal to secure a more sustainable future for all. As much as 80% of the things that go into general waste bins could be recycled. That waste is a resource in the wrong place but together we can get it right.
