Westminster City Council Commercial Waste Services: News

Sep 1, 2014

The Perfect Mix

Mixed recycling Most businesses produce a range of materials that can be recycled. Around 60-70% of the rubbish your business produces can be recycled. However, this being Central London, space is at a premium and its sometimes not possible to keep various materials (such as cans, plastic bottles, tubs, pots and trays, paper, cardboard, glass and […]

Aug 1, 2014

Disposing of clinical waste in Westminster

You might have seen these reports in the media about the illegal disposal of clinical waste. It should never be put in the general waste and recycling bags or left on the street under any circumstances. Your clinical waste collection must be carried out by a specialised contractor and go straight from your premises into […]

Jul 2, 2014

Recycling in Marylebone and Fitzrovia

Recycling in Marylebone and Fitzrovia is easy. Daily recycling collections have been available to Marylebone and Fitzrovia businesses since 2010 and over the years this service has proved very popular. Recycling in Marylebone and Fitzrovia (blue bags and cardboard) is collected every evening Monday to Sunday. Just place out your blue recycling bags and flat packed bundled […]

Jun 9, 2014

Are you local?

Have you ever asked yourself: ‘Where does my rubbish really end up?’ ‘How far does it go once it’s been taken from the curb?’ We’ve all heard or read stories in the papers when rubbish ends up somewhere it shouldn’t; endangering people and harming the environment. Don’t be afraid to ask where your rubbish ends […]

May 28, 2014

Recycling in Mayfair

Recycling in Mayfair is easy. Daily recycling collections have been available to Mayfair businesses (as well as residents) since 2008 and over the years this service has proved very popular. Recycling in Mayfair (blue bags and cardboard) is collected every evening Monday to Sunday at the same time as the evening general waste collection. Just place […]

May 2, 2014

Recycling the right way

Separating the right way We all love to recycle as much as we can and fortunately, a lot of rubbish that used to be dumped in a hole in the ground is now recycled into new resources and products. Good for your wallet and the planet. It is important, however, to make sure that you […]

Apr 30, 2014

Where does all the waste go?

This question is often asked by businesses and residents. Westminster’s waste disposal service is unrivaled in green credentials. We recycle an ever increasing proportion of the waste stream and recover energy from whatever cannot be recycled. This map shows the routes waste takes to the local disposal points. Contact us if you need a copy of a Waste […]

Jan 23, 2014

Cleansing through the Centuries

Westminster’s experience in dealing with rubbish and keeping the streets clean goes back hundreds of years. Just have a look at the photos to see how things have changed over the years (or have stayed the same)? One thing that certainly has changed is how the UK deals with its waste. Only a few years […]

Nov 21, 2013

Recycling in Covent Garden & Soho

In central London, as anywhere, it is vital for businesses to have access to reliable, high quality and affordable recycling services. Westminster City Council’s Commercial Waste Service now offers a daily collection service for mixed recycling in Covent Garden & Soho. Using this service, you can place all recyclable materials (including paper/cardboard, cans, plastics, drink […]