Important changes to business waste
The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025 came into effect on 31 March 2025 and requires all organisations with 10 more full time employees to separate their recycling and food waste from their general waste.
Also known as 'simpler recycling', the legislation aims to improve recycling standards England, by providing clarity about which materials can be recycled. This consistency will help businesses to recycle more. Further details on the materials covered by the new legislation can be found here Simpler recycling: workplace recycling in England - GOV.UK
Existing customers can request recycling or food collections to be added to your contract using this form.
Add recycling or food waste to contract
If we don't currently collect your waste, you can still request a recycling or food collection with us. Please complete our new customer application form and a member of our team will help find the best solution to meet your needs.
New commercial waste customer form
At Hammersmith and Fulham, we believe that preventing waste is the best solution for conserving our planets precious resources, but when this is not possible, we can offer you several convenient recycling options to help you to save money while reducing the environmental impact of your business.
Dry mixed recycling collections
Recycling is collected in orange sacks or in black bins with orange lid. This is a co-mingled service so there is no need lots of different containers in your business. The recycling is separated after collection, making it easier for you to manage. We offer recycling sack collections up to 7 night per week, and bin collections up to 5 days per week.
The bins are available in the following sizes:
Bin size |
Width |
Depth |
Height |
Max Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
360 litres |
580 mm |
880 mm |
1100 mm |
40 kg |
660 litres |
1205 mm |
775 mm |
1340 mm |
70 kg |
1280 litres |
1260 mm |
990 mm |
1470 mm |
100 kg |
Dry recycling bins are for:
- paper and cardboard
- glass
- plastic (excluding plastic bottles that have been used to contain oil or hazardous/flammable chemicals such as paint thinners etc.)
- tins and cans
- paper-based food and drink cartons (e.g. Tetrapak).
To add recycling collections to your existing waste contract, please complete this form.
Add recycling or food waste to contract
Food waste collections
Food is collected up to 5 days per week, in grey caddies or black wheeled bins with grey lids.
The bins are available in the following sizes:
Bin size |
Width |
Depth |
Height |
|---|---|---|---|
23 ltr caddy |
320mm |
385mm |
380mm |
40 ltr caddy |
430mm |
380mm |
450mm |
140 ltr bin |
490mm |
550mm |
1025mm |
240 ltr bin |
580mm |
740mm |
1030mm |
Food waste bins are for:
- teabags and coffee grounds
- fruit and veg peelings
- leftovers and plate scrapings
- bread, rice and pasta
- fish, meat and bones
Biodegradable liners can be used in the food waste bins, which can also be lined with newspaper to reduce costs. Please do not use plastic liners for the food waste containers.
To add food waste collections to your existing waste contract, please complete this form.