Commercial Waste Management In Birmingham
Are you looking to drive down the costs for your Birmingham based business or branch?
You’re waste disposal needs could go a long way to helping that, especially with WRG!
Environmentally Friendly Disposal
Quick & Quality Service
Competitive Pricing
Although there are no statistics in regards to the total volume of commercial waste in Birmingham, what we do know is that the majority of it goes through the Tyseley Energy Recovery Facility – which processes around 350,000 tonnes of waste on an annual basis. The city in recent years has faced significant waste challenges, with a waste recycling rate of just 30.6%.
The government has set a lofty goal of hitting a 65% recycling rate by 2035, you can read all about it in the Birmingham City Council Waste Capacity Report. In order to meet this, everyone in the city and surrounding areas needs to do their part – including commercial business, and that’s something we can help with.
We can help you improve your corporate responsibility (CSR), and help the council reach their goals with our experience, comprehensive waste audit and collection services – all at an affordable price, interested in finding out more?
Commercial Waste Removal Cost In Birmingham
We know one of the first questions you’ll want to know the answer to is how much it is going to cost to get rid of your businesses waste.
In Birmingham we can offer commercial waste collection service, but an option that could be worth considering is actually one offered by the council. They have the option for smaller waste volumes of purchasing between 50-800 sacks, they vary in price based on volume but are around £2.35 per sack of waste at the best – you can find out more about them on birmingham.gov.uk.
We understand however that this isn’t an option for a lot of companies, so we can provide you with an overview of our general disposal costs in area:
| Material | Cost per Tonne (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Paper / Cardboard | £45.60 |
| Dry Mixed Recycling | £165.30 |
| Mixed Plastics | £216.60 |
| Uncontaminated Plastics | £79.80 |
| Glass | £57.00 |
| Confidential Waste | £285.00 |
| General Waste | £218.50 |
| Food Waste | £131.10 |
| Medical Waste | £239.40 |
Do keep in mind that these costs are purely estimates, and it varies from business to business primarily based on your waste practices, it will also vary for some types of waste, for instance if the confidential waste is shredded. To get a more accurate cost, then please get in touch with us directly.
Need to find the perfect commercial waste collection partner? Look no further!
Our Commercial Waste Collection Services
Here at WRG we offer a wide range of commercial waste collection services across the whole of the Birmingham area, so if you have a “B” postcode, and are a business looking for a waste removal solution – it’s more than likely we can help!
Here are just a few of the removal and waste management services that we offer:
General Waste
Waste that you would consider not to be recyclable, we will dispose of responsibly and efficiently.
Food Waste
Commonly for hospitality style businesses, we ensure that food waste is collected for composting ensuring it doesn’t end up in landfills.
Medical, Hazardous & Clinical
We are able to deal with a range of medical/clinical wastes like syringes, PPE, infectious material or anything sharp.
Commercial Recycling
If you have any types of plastics, packaging, glass, cardboard or recyclable materials we can help.
Confidential Waste
This can cover a range of different things from e-waste like hard drives or paper that needs shredded.
One Off Ad Hoc Collections
We offer a one off collection service for any of your ad-hoc waste needs.
If you don’t think the type of waste that you produce is within this list, we likely can still arrange its collection, please just get in touch with us directly.
How Our Process Works
We’ve got your waste down to a science, and our process generally doesn’t change an awful lot from one place to another. Here is a quick breakdown of how our process works:
- Provide us with a few details about you and your business on our contact form
- We will reach out to you to talk through your requirements in more detail to ensure we know what your requirements are.
- We will then propose a collection solution that we feel suits what you need.
- We’ll go into detail about the finer aspects of the contract and make sure that everything is perfect.
- Once you’re happy that’s it, we’re ready to collect your waste!
Commercial Waste Disposal Centres In Birmingham
In the Birmingham area, if you do choose to dispose of commercial waste yourself, there are a couple of waste transfer stations that you can choose from. The most commonly used one for business is Tyseley.
Here is a table of all the local centres, addresses and opening times:
| Facility Name | Address | Opening Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Tyseley Energy Recovery Facility | James Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, B11 2BA | Operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year (except for planned shutdowns for maintenance) |
| Sutton Coldfield Recycling Centre | Norris Way, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7BB | Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 6:00pm; Saturday and Sunday: 8:00am to 4:30pm |
| Kings Norton Recycling Centre | Lifford Lane, Kings Norton, B30 3JJ | Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 8:00pm; Saturday and Sunday: 8:00am to 6:00pm |
| Perry Barr Recycling Centre | Holford Drive, Perry Barr, B42 2TU | Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 8:00pm; Saturday and Sunday: 8:00am to 6:00pm |
| Castle Bromwich Recycling Centre | Tameside Drive, Castle Bromwich, B35 7AG | Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 6:00pm; Saturday and Sunday: 8:00am to 4:30pm |
Please do note that if you plan to take your business waste to Veolia centres, these are mainly for residents, and you have to do so by appointment. The main centre we use is the Tyseley Energy Recovery Facility.
Every business is unique, and so are their waste needs
That's why we stand out, we care and want to be your long term waste management partners.
Business Sectors We Service
We’ve worked with an array of different businesses both nationwide and in the Birmingham area, we offer flexible collection and disposal services to a variety of different sectors both large and small. Here is an insight into some of the sectors we regularly service in the city, and the types of waste they typically produce:
- Retail: Cardboard, plastics, food packaging, paper
- Hospitality: Food waste, cardboard, packaging, glass, hazardous materials
- Healthcare: Pharmaceuticals, hazardous materials, medical waste, general waste
- Manufacturing: Metals, chemicals, packaging, plastics, industrial materials
- Education: Paper, plastics, office waste, food waste
- Offices: Paper, cardboard, plastics, food waste, e-waste (old electronics)
- Entertainment & Events: Food waste, plastics, packaging
- Transport: Pallets, damaged goods, plastics, packaging
- Technology: E-waste
Choosing The Right Commercial Waste Company
It goes without saying that in our very biased opinion, you should choose the Waste Removal Group for all your waste needs!
But, now that’s out the way – we do want to detail the key factors that you should consider when choosing a waste disposal partner.
Make sure they cover what you need
This should probably go without saying, but you need to choose a waste management company that can actually service the type of waste you produce – not all companies cover everything, so consider it when in the research stage. Additionally you might want to see if they offer additional service, for instance having consultations or waste audits might prove useful to improve recycling efficiency.
The pricing model
We would recommend comparing a few different Birmingham based waste removal companies, including ourselves of course, and it’s not just to find the best overall price – but to find a price that has favourable contract terms for what you actually need, all companies have slightly different fee structured which may have additional costs for increasing collections, or overweight bins for instance. Always ask about all the additional costs and determine whether you are happy with them. Their initial cost may be low, but will it end up costing you more in the long run?
Get to grips with your waste requirements
Before jumping in and trying to compare waste removal companies we would recommend you get a good understanding of what your waste requirements are. You should have a good idea of the type of waste you produce, how much waste, and what frequency you may need it collected – this will all put you in a better place to get a good deal, and if you are unsure of any of this information, we would highly recommend a waste audit and a flexible contract.
Flexibility and collection frequency
We just touched on it in the point before, but when choosing your provider you want to ensure they can meet your requirements in terms of collection frequency, but another thing to consider is the flexibility built in. Contracts for waste removal companies in the Birmingham area can be fairly long and tie you in for a period of time, and it’s likely your business and therefore it’s waste may change, so make sure your contract can too.
Reviews, reputation and reliability
Make sure you read online reviews on platforms like Trustpilot and Google Reviews to see what other business customers have to say, pay particular attention to anything around the collection times and consistency. It may also be worth speaking to nearby local companies and asking who they use for their waste collection service, not all waste companies have an online presence, so this can be a good way to find a trusted partner.
The 3 C’s (Compliance, Customer Service & Communication)
Always check that the company operates within local and national regulations and ask them about their environmental policies and guidelines. You also want to ensure that during the process they are attentive, clearly and promptly answering your questions, and that they are easy to get in contact with – do they have a 24/7 customer service hotline? Do they offer any guarantees on reply times?
Why Choose the Waste Removal Group?
Now we’ve told you everything you need to know about commercial waste removal in Birmingham, and what you should look for when choosing a company. I suppose it’s time to tell you why we should be at the top of that list!
At WRG we want to be your waste removal partner. We offer a completely bespoke and flexible service that centres around you and your company’s requirements. We work closely with you to understand what your specific waste requirements are, and work on providing a contract that we’re confident will be a great fit.
Our service is not only affordable, but quality. Our fully licensed professional contractors will always ensure that we provide an efficient service, at a competitive cost, whilst helping you become as efficient with your waste as possible.
Interested… It’s worth a chat right?
Our Popular Locations
We cover anywhere in Birmingham and surrounding areas, so no matter where your business is based, we can help. There are a few areas however that we are in particularly high demand, and these include:
- Jewellery Quarter
- Digbeth
- Kings Heath
- Colmore Business District
- Moseley
- Alum Rock
- Edgbaston
- Hodge Hill
We can help with all your commercial waste needs, no matter the size of the business or waste produced.