Food waste collection for businesses

We offer a weekly collection of food waste from all areas of Dorset. We have a variety of bin and container sizes depending on the volume of food waste generated. The containers we offer are:

140L black food waste bin with brown lid
Small brown food waste container with black handlle

Container capacity for food waste collection service

 Container size  Dimensions
 140L wheeled bin  1.07m x 0.55m x 0.48m
 23L container  0.35m x 0.4m x 0.4m

All of the food waste we collect in Dorset is sent to an Anaerobic Digester facility in Dorset, where it is converted into a soil improver and also creates electricity, which is fed back into the national grid.

Please note pictures of bins are for illustrative purposes only. Bin supplied may differ in appearance.

What goes in your business waste food bin

Yes please 

What goes in your food waste bin:

Compostable caddy bags or newspaper can be used to line caddy. They are available at most supermarkets and local shops.

All cooked and uncooked food, including:

  • meat, fish and bones
  • fruit, nuts and vegetables peelings
  • cheese and dairy produce
  • cakes, bread and pastries
  • leftovers, including plate scrapings
  • tea bags and coffee grounds
  • pasta and rice
  • egg shells

No thanks

We do not accept:

  • carrier bags/plastic bags
  • food packaging
  • garden waste
  • pet waste
  • liquids
  • oil or liquid fats (small amounts absorbed with kitchen roll are acceptable)
  • disposable cups, cutlery or plates of any kind
  • wooden sticks/skewers
  • animal by-products

Business waste enquiries

Name: Dorset Waste Services
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01305 228640
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