Business waste is any that is created on a business premises and includes cardboard, paper, packing material and glass jars. Lawfully, all business waste should be disposed of in the correct way, making sure that items which could be recycled don’t end up in landfill or at fly tipping sites. 

Labelled and adequately sized recycling containers are a good way to organise your waste and make sure it’s correctly dealt with on site. It you’re storing waste at your premises, it’s a legal requirement to store it safely and securely. It’s also worth considering ways in which you could recycle your waste within the business, helping the environment and saving you time and money spent on its disposal. 

If your waste is dangerous, or poses a risk in any way, this has to be legally declared. This could be substances like synthetics, solvents, oils and batteries. Any dangerous waste should be disposed of safely and according to guidelines. 

Make sure you address all these considerations at the inception of your business, and you should avoid falling foul of any legal duties. If you need help, our specialist team at Ascend is on hand to assist with all of your enquiries.