Fruit & vegetable scraps
Including pips and stones.
Business Waste Collection
Food Waste Collection
J&B Recycling is the trusted waste management partner for Food Waste recycling in North East England. With the upcoming Simpler Recycling legislation coming into effect on April 1st 2025, businesses with over 10 employees will be required to separate food waste, Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR), and general waste. This means food waste can no longer be disposed of in general waste bins. At J&B Recycling, we provide a fully compliant, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible food waste collection and recycling service.
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What is Food Waste Recycling?
Food waste recycling is the process of collecting and properly disposing of food scraps, expired produce, and other organic materials in a sustainable way. Instead of sending food waste to landfill, it is processed through anaerobic digestion or composting, turning waste into renewable energy or nutrient-rich soil conditioners.
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Why is Food Waste Recycling Important?
Legal Compliance – From April 2025, businesses with over 10 employees must separate food waste from general waste and dry mixed recycling under the new Simpler Recycling legislation.
Environmental Benefits – Reducing landfill waste helps cut greenhouse gas emissions and supports a circular economy.
What waste can go into Food Waste Bins?
It is important to only put suitable materials into your Food Waste Bin, to avoid contaminating the waste which makes the process less efficient.
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Meat and fish
Including bones.
Bread, pasta, and rice
.
Coffee grounds and tea bags
Make sure teabags are plastic-free.
Dairy
Including eggshells
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How Does Food Waste Collection Work?
Your business will receive a dedicated food waste bin, with options including 7L and 23L caddies or a 240L food waste bin, depending on your needs. The waste is then collected by our very own food truck and transported to a specialist processing facility, where it is processed through composting or anaerobic digestion. This sustainable approach helps businesses reduce landfill waste and lower their environmental impact.
What waste CANNOT go into Food Waste Bins?
It is important you do not put these items in your food waste bin as they can contaminate the process.
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Plastic Bags
Plastic bags can be recycled at your local supermarket.
Food Packaging
Food packaging can be put in your Recycling bin if not contaminated with leftovers.
Coffee Cups
Coffee cups cannot be recycled at home and should be sent off to specialist schemes.
Liquids
.
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What is Simpler Recycling?
Simpler Recycling 2025 is a new set of regulations designed to reduce the volume of waste going into landfill and establish a circular economy where more waste is recycled. It requires businesses with 10 plus employees, schools and healthcare providers to segregate their waste more efficiently.
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What do we offer?
Food Waste Caddies
Our 7L food waste caddy is ideal as a front-end solution, perfect for offices, kitchens, and food preparation areas. It acts as a 'slave bin', allowing waste to be collected at the source before being transferred to a larger container. For businesses generating moderate amounts of food waste, our 23L food waste caddy provides a practical mid-sized option for daily collection points.
What do we offer?
240 Litre Bins
For businesses producing larger volumes of food waste, we offer the 240L food waste bin. This high-capacity bin is designed for efficient waste management and is particularly suited for restaurants, cafes, and food production facilities.
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Why Choose J&B Recycling for Food Waste Disposal?
At J&B Recycling, we offer flexible collection schedules to fit your business, ensuring minimal disruption. Our cost-effective services help reduce landfill tax and disposal costs, while promoting sustainability and reducing your environmental impact. We also ensure full compliance with Simpler Recycling 2025 requirements.
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Waste Education
Support & Training
Our team will work with you to help educate your workforce about good waste management practices. We have lots of FREE resources we can share with you and are marketing team are always on hand to offer support. We strongly recommend a visit to our award winning recycling facility in Hartlepool for an educational tour – we guarantee you will leave with a new perspective on waste!
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to questions we are asked most frequently, but if you have a specific question please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team.
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How long does it take to get a business waste bin delivered?
We can get your new bins delivered to site in as little as 3-4 working days!
Do I need to sign a contract?
Yes, we ask for a signed agreement prior to starting our commercial waste collections*. There are serval reasons why a written agreement is important. First of all, it acts as the Waste Transfer Note between our business, this is a legal requirement and something that we both need to add legitimacy to the services we are performing for you. Secondly, it protects all parties involved - it ensures we do our job and that you agree to use us working for you.
*We do not usually require a signed contract for ad hoc skip hire services.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with our sales team.
How frequently will my business waste be collected?
We pride ourselves in offering a flexible and reliable bin collection service to our customers, so our collection times are designed on a case by case basis to suit your business needs.
How do I pay for my commercial bin collection?
Bin collections are usually paid for monthly or quarterly by Direct Debit.
Can I change my bin size?
We will work with you to meet your ever changing business needs throughout busy and quieter periods alike.
My business waste bin has been damaged can it be replaced?
If your J&B Recycling business waste bin has been damaged, please email customerservice@jbrecycling.co.uk with your business name, account number and postcode and one of the team will be in touch about a replacement. If you would like to speak to someone on the phone, you can call the office on 01429 276614.
Do you collect general waste?
Yes. J&B Recycling provide a full end-to-end waste management service, which includes general waste collection, dry mixed recycling, glass collection and food waste. Please get in touch with our sales team to discuss your requirements.
Do you provide skip hire?
Yes. J&B Recycling have a wide range of skips including 8 yard open, 10 yard enclosed, 18 yard open roll on roll off (roro), 30 yard enclosed roro and 35/40 yard open. Please get in touch with our sales team to discuss your requirements.
Can you conduct a waste audit?
Yes - if you are based in the North East of England. We can send one of our experts out to conduct a waste audit at your business. They will have a look at the sort of waste you generate and develop a bespoke waste management solution to best meet your business needs.
Do you provide compactors?
Yes. J&B Recycling can provide compactors to suit your requirements on a case by case basis. Please get in touch with our sales team to discuss your requirements.
Is there a difference between trade waste and commercial waste?
No, it is the same thing. Trade waste is a generic term for commercial waste. It all comes under the umbrella of HCI = Household, commercial and industrial waste.
Can you help with construction and demolition waste?
Yes. J&B Recycling can collect and/or process construction and demolition waste. Please get in touch with our sales team to discuss your requirements.
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