By law, all businesses in Scotland have a responsibility to safely and legally store, transport and dispose of their waste without harming the environment
Holiday accommodation owners
If you own a guesthouse, B&B, holiday let or self catering property, you have a Duty of Care (PDF) [103KB] to deal with your waste correctly and in line with legislation.
The stipulate businesses must take all reasonable steps to separate the following materials for recycling:
- Paper
- Cardboard
- Plastic (bottles, pots, punnets, tubs and trays)
- Metals (cans and tins)
- Glass (bottles and jars)
If you are currently using the Council's domestic waste collection and disposal services for your controlled waste (including tipping at Recycling Centres without a Commercial Recycling Permit), then you are doing so unlawfully.
What happens next?
The Commercial Waste Team will be writing out to all properties registered as a non-domestic rate payer, and classified as a guesthouse, B&B, holiday let or self catering property, who are currently using Perth & Kinross Council domestic waste and/or recycling containers.
If you are using Council domestic services, and wish to continue with their use, please contact the Commercial Waste Team to arrange the set-up of a chargeable contract.
If you have an existing contract in place with another commercial waste provider, you will be asked to complete and return a declaration form which will be included in your letter. Arrangements will then be made to remove any Council containers from the property.
If we do not hear from you after 21 days of receiving the letter, all Council containers will be removed from your property.
More information
For advice or a no-obligation quote, complete our general enquiry form or phone 01738 476476.
For more information on the services offered or to arrange a Zero Waste Compliance visit, please see our Services for Businesses pages.
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