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Why Choose Waste & Washroom for Food Waste?
Food waste services are often one of the most problematic waste streams for businesses. Missed collections, poor containment and rising costs can quickly lead to hygiene issues, odours and compliance risks.
Waste & Washroom works as your waste partner, not just another provider. As a broker, we compare pricing across a wide network of trusted food waste collection providers to secure rates individual businesses can’t usually access on their own. In many cases, this results in immediate savings without changing your existing setup. Where possible, we can even retain your current supplier and move your service onto our national pricing.
Compliance is fully managed. We make sure your food waste is collected by licensed carriers, handled correctly and supported by the right documentation. Your dedicated account manager monitors service performance and steps in quickly if collections are missed or service levels drop.
The result is a cleaner, more reliable food waste service that keeps costs under control and your business fully compliant.
How It Works
Switching your food waste service is simple and fully managed by our team.
1. Send us your current invoice
Share a recent invoice from your existing provider so we can review your food waste service, pricing and collection frequency. We’ll also assess whether changes could improve hygiene, efficiency or reduce costs.
2. We compare the market for you
We check prices and service quality across our network of national and local food waste providers. Because we aren’t tied to any single supplier, we remain independent and recommend options that balance cost, reliability and operational needs.
Most businesses see an immediate saving without changing collection days or bin sizes. In some cases, we can keep your existing provider in place and move your service onto our negotiated pricing.
3. We manage the switch and ongoing service
If you proceed, we handle everything — including managing the transition, coordinating with your existing supplier and arranging contract exits where required. Collections continue without disruption and without added admin for your team.
One point of contact, smoother collections and less hassle.
What Is Food Waste for Businesses?
Food waste includes any biodegradable waste generated during food preparation, service or consumption. UK businesses that produce food waste are legally required to separate it from other waste streams and arrange licensed commercial collections.
This applies to a wide range of businesses including hospitality venues, cafés, restaurants, schools, care homes, food manufacturers and workplaces with catering facilities.
Correct food waste management helps prevent contamination, reduce disposal costs and meet duty of care requirements.
What Can Go in Food Waste?
Food waste typically includes:
- Leftover food and plate scrapings
- Raw and cooked food
- Fruit and vegetable peelings
- Meat, fish and bones
- Dairy products
- Bread, pastries and baked goods
Items that should not go into food waste bins include:
- Packaging or plastics
- Glass or metal
- Liquids such as oil or fat
- Cleaning chemicals
- General waste or recyclables
Correct separation keeps collections efficient and prevents contamination issues. We help businesses set up the right waste streams to keep everything compliant.
Food Waste Bins & Collection Options
Choosing the right bin size and collection schedule is essential for hygiene, compliance and cost control.
Common glass recycling container options include:
120L–240L Food Waste Bins
Ideal for lower-volume sites with limited space.
Typically used by: cafés, small kitchens, offices with catering facilities.
360L Food Waste Bins
Suitable for steady daily food waste production.
Typically used by: restaurants, pubs, schools, care homes.
660L Food Waste Bins
Used where food waste volumes are higher.
Typically used by: busy hospitality venues, hotels, large kitchens.
Larger Containers & Site-Specific Solutions
For high-volume sites or food production environments, larger containers or multiple-bin setups may be required. We’ll assess your site and recommend the most practical solution.
Collections can be scheduled weekly, multiple times per week or adjusted seasonally depending on your operation.
