Westminster City Council Commercial Waste Services: News

May 4, 2023

Essential information on our collection service due to the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

On 6th May, during the upcoming bank holiday weekend, the Coronation of King Charles III will be held in central Westminster. The event starts at 11am with the King’s Procession travelling from Buckingham Palace along The Mall, through Admiralty Arch and Trafalgar Square, down Whitehall, Parliament Street, to the east and south side of Parliament […]

Apr 10, 2023

Stop Food Waste Day – 26 April 2023

Food waste continues to be a major global problem and a significant financial burden on the food industry, costing UK food businesses and hospitality around £2.5 billion annually. According to a report, about one-third of all food produced for human consumption is wasted, with a value of around £750 billion, which is enough to feed […]

Mar 31, 2023

Debunking the myths around recycled plastics

Recycled plastics are part of the solution to ecologcial transformation, yet many people and businesses still have their reservations. In the UK, 5 million tonnes of plastic is used every year and currently, only a quarter of it is recycled. Producing and incinerating plastic is energy-intensive, and contributes to 3.4% of the globe’s greenhouse gases. […]

Mar 21, 2023

Get ready for Global Recycling Day 2023

Ever wondered how your business can make a difference? 18 March is the perfect time to get started. This date is set for Global Recycling Day 2023 and the theme is #RecyclingHeroes. Read on to learn about changes that you and your team could make to protect the environment and have a positive impact on […]

Feb 24, 2023

The Business of Recycling Pilot Programme

As a business, healthcare establishment or academic institution based in Westminster, new legislation on waste and recycling will impact you. The new regulations will require all businesses to separate recyclable materials, including glass, cans, plastic, paper and card, and food waste from general waste. While this may seem like an extra burden to bear, it’s […]

Feb 16, 2023

A Clean Sweep: Veolia Westminster win Team of the Year at the Keep Britain Tidy Awards

Westminster City Council and Veolia won Team of the Year at this year’s Keep Britain Tidy Awards hosted at the Crowne Plaza in Liverpool. This comes after an unprecedented year for the team with the eyes of the world on The City of Westminster during the national mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The […]

Feb 8, 2023

Global Recycling Day: #RecyclingHeroes competition

The clock is ticking and the deadline for the Global Recycling Foundation’s #RecyclingHeroes competition is fast approaching. This competition is your chance to celebrate those around you that have made a significant impact towards recycling in the last 12 months and contributed to a greener future for our planet. Keep reading to find out more […]

deposit return scheme for plastic bottles

Feb 6, 2023

The Deposit Return Scheme – Here’s what you need to know

We are encouraging all business owners in Westminster to become familiar with the UK Government’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), set to be introduced in 2025. The DRS builds upon the UK’s current efforts to tackle plastic waste and the introduction of this scheme could result in a reduction of up to 85% of containers as […]

Jan 25, 2023

Creating a Fairer Environment for Westminster

Welcome to our latest environment news, covering the ways we can create a Fairer Environment for Westminster. If you’re involved in a project related to climate change, or if you know of any community projects that we can share, please email us as we’re keen to hear from you. Tackling air quality in Westminster At Westminster City Council, […]

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