Waste Management Northampton

We aim to help businesses in Northampton organise and deal with their commercial waste through cost-effective waste removal services. Good waste management allows you to decrease your contribution to climate change and air pollution and have a more positive impact on local species and ecosystems.

We cover all waste types, meaning that we can cater to your individual needs and waste requirements. We have the resources and expertise necessary to create tailored collection services that suit your business. Our expert team can distinguish most mixed waste flows and can prepare them for energy generation or recycling processes.

To support Northampton waste disposal efforts, we provide free bins, flexible and affordable collections, and comprise a team of trained professionals with local ties to the area.

For waste disposal Northampton businesses can trust, choose Divert.

Otherwise known as residual waste, general waste encompasses materials from households and businesses that cannot be recycled. Some examples of general waste include kitchen scraps, non-recyclable plastics, polythene, and packaging materials. Since Northampton is a hotbed for home-grown businesses of all types and sizes, it comes as no surprise that large amounts of general waste are expected.

Homeowners and businesses can reduce general waste by utilising general waste collection services. It’s important to store this waste safely and securely to prevent street littering. Employing the help of waste management services guarantees that general waste is disposed of in an eco-friendly manner.

Food waste refers to food products that are not eaten. Food waste can occur during production, distribution, processing, consumption, and food sales. Between 2019 and 2020, Northampton General Hospital made headlines for throwing away 82 tonnes of food valued at more than £5,700. Given that the area is a leader in food and drink manufacturing in the country, this emphasises the negative effect commercial and healthcare facilities can have on food waste levels.

There are several ways to correctly dispose of food waste, including composting, food waste dewatering, and anaerobic digestion.

Northamptonshire’s local government has imposed a new regulation whereby residents are to be charged for the collection of garden waste. This £55 annual fee raises concerns as to whether citizens will curb these costs by disposing of their garden waste through other means.

Yet disposing of garden waste at home is an easy process. You can compost garden waste or take it to a local composting or recycling centre. Garden waste usually refers to home-grown fruit and vegetables, tree bark, leaves, flowers, grass, weeds, pruned branches and twigs.

There are several hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers throughout Northamptonshire. Northampton General Hospital alone houses up to 800 patients and has a staff number of 4,875. Large healthcare providers are prone to producing a lot of clinical waste. This is waste produced from healthcare activities – such as bandages, dressings, medicines, and swabs.

Clinical waste needs to be disposed of safely to avoid hazards or the spread of infection. Clinical waste must be placed in appropriate bags or containers at the point of production and sealed correctly. Learn more about clinical waste bags.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs provided data that shows the Northampton Borough Council collected 357.3 kg of household waste per person between 2019 and 2020. The department called for a new approach to waste collection and disposal and called on producers to reduce packaging for products to mitigate waste.

Reducing product packaging helps reduce the amount of plastic waste commonly used in commercial distribution. To reduce the amount of non-recyclable plastics in landfills, Northampton residents can use specialist waste collection services that are responsible for melting or shredding plastic products.

West Northamptonshire Council allows businesses to apply for clinical waste collection through its website. Alternatively, companies can employ an independent clinical waste disposal service that meets hazardous waste disposal standards and guidelines.

Contact us for clinical waste collection Northampton businesses can trust.

There are several household waste recycling centres throughout Northampton that accept a wide range of recyclable materials – including hazardous. These centres are operated by the North and West Northamptonshire Council.

However, visitor numbers at these centres are high and are expected to be busy. The council warns that they may temporarily close throughout the day to disperse traffic. Businesses and homeowners can also choose independent waste collection services to pick up waste on-site.