Is Your Business Regs Ready?

Under the , all organisations, big or small, will have to recycle their plastic, metal, glass, paper and cardboard or risk a fine. If your organisation produces more than 50kg of food waste per week, and you are located in an urban area you will also be required to present this for separate collection.

What can Perth and Kinross Council Commercial Waste Services do for my business?

The Council have a dedicated Commercial Waste Team on hand to help your business, or organisation. They can offer advice on how you can ensure you are compliant, advise on the range of service the Council offer businesses and provide engagement templates for your employees/members.

What collection services can the Commercial Waste Team offer my business?

The Council has an array of Commercial Services on offer that can help your business, or organisation, comply with the . The range of Collection Services includes:

We can offer a variety of container size and flexible uplifts. For further information, and a no obligation quote, please contact the Commercial Waste Team on 01738 476476 or email recycle@pkc.gov.uk.

How do I book a no obligation Zero Waste Compliance visit?

If you are unsure where to start with becoming compliant with the , Perth and Kinross Council can offer your business or organisation a free, no obligation Zero Waste Compliance visit. The Commercial Waste Team will be able to offer advice, and work with you to provide your business with a tailored waste management system to meet your needs.

To book your free, no obligation Zero Waste Compliance visit, call 01738 476476 or email recycle@pkc.gov.uk.

What free resources are available to my business/organisation?

The Councils Commercial Waste Team has developed a free waste and recycling audit sheet (PDF, 169 KB) which can be used to track the amount, and type, of waste your business/organisation creates. The audit sheet can also help you identify areas where your business could reduce the amount of waste and recycling arising. If you operate a food producing business, you may find you can reduce your food waste through better stock management, portion monitoring, or less wasteful preparation.

Resource Efficient Scotland has created various tools which are available to download to help engage your employees/members in recycling. Pre-made posters (PDF, 1 MB) can also be downloaded.

Where can I find out more information?

Resource Efficient Scotland, a programme delivered by Zero Waste Scotland, can help your business prepare for the Regulations. Resource Efficient Scotland is also working with industry to cut energy, water, and raw material use. They can provide help and support to implement resource efficiency, cut costs, and improve productivity and competitiveness.

Resource Efficient Scotland, in conjunction with the regulating body SEPA, have prepared an information leaflet (PDF, 880 KB) as a basic guide to Waste Regulation for businesses.