Trade waste at Household Waste Recycling Centres HWRCS

Disposal of business waste at Household Waste Recycling Centres HWRCS

Where and when to take trade waste

A trade waste service is offered at all HWRCs except Efford.

The trade waste service is available Monday to Friday, except Bank Holidays.

Bookings are not required for trade waste customers.

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Materials

As a trade customer you may deposit all waste types which are currently accepted at HWRCs from householders except for the following:

• cement bonded asbestos
• electronic and electrical equipment, including fridges and monitors, except for small domestic appliances, such as toasters, kettles, hairdryers etc
• batteries
• fluorescent lighting tubes
• hazardous paint (denoted by the orange hazardous symbol)
• hazardous substances or chemicals

Asbestos is not accepted at the HWRC sites from trade customers.

Charges and payment

The cost will be dependent on the amount and type of waste. Example charges provided b y the site contractor (Veolia UK) based on a full load of non-recyclable residual waste is shown on their Trade Waste Recycling pages.

Recycled and segregated waste streams will likely be charged less.

Please note, there is a minimum charge of a half load for each vehicle type.

For more information on charges, email Veolia on [email protected] or phone 0203 567 4440.

Payments can only be made by credit or debit cards

Licences and vehicles

Businesses or traders carrying waste arising from their work must hold a valid Waste Carrier’s Licence from the Environment Agency, which should be shown to site staff when using the service.

Businesses or traders do not, however, require a HWRC permit from Hampshire County Council as these are for residents use only, when disposing of household waste.

Commercial-type vehicles such as vans are acceptable up to a maximum weight of 3.5 tonnes. Vehicles heavier than this will not be permitted access. Trailers are permitted up to a maximum length of 3m (approx. 10ft), this applies to the ‘box’ loading area of the trailer and not any attachments or towbars