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UK Commercial Utility Specification
TARIFF CODE #04
04 — Business Utilities

Commercial waste and recycling contracts without hidden bin rental fees.

We arrange reliable general waste, dry mixed recycling, food and glass collections tailored to your schedule and compliant with UK Simpler Recycling legislation.

Commercial wheelie bins on collection day
Zero Rollover Clause
Waste streams
General, DMR, Food, Glass
Compliance
Duty of Care certificate
New law
Simpler Recycling ready
Collections
Daily, weekly or scheduled
Ofgem TPI Transparency Guarantee

Where your utility bill money actually goes

100% Written Commission Disclosure Before You Sign

Many energy brokers add silent 2p to 4p per kWh markups onto your rates. At West Coast Services, our commission is declared in pounds and pence before you sign any contract, keeping your unit rates tied directly to true wholesale supplier costs.

Wholesale (54%)
Network (23%)
Levies (19%)
Fee
Wholesale Commodity
Transmission (DUoS)
Gov Levies (CCL/RO)
West Coast Services Fee (Agreed)
Specification

What's included with West Coast Services waste management:

01

Independent carrier comparison

We tender your routes to licensed local and national waste collectors to avoid monopoly pricing.

02

All waste streams handled

General waste, dry mixed recycling (DMR), separated food waste, glass bottles and confidential paper.

03

Duty of Care documentation

Annual Waste Transfer Notes provided automatically so your business stays 100% compliant with environmental law.

04

Simpler Recycling preparation

Setting up separate food and dry recycling streams ahead of mandatory UK business collection rules.

05

Transparent lift rates

No hidden environmental surcharges, unexpected bin rental price hikes or deceptive excess weight fees.

06

Right-sizing bin audit

We evaluate bin capacities (240L, 660L, 1100L) and collection frequencies so you never pay for empty air.

Clear Switch Process

How to set up commercial waste

01

Tell us what waste you produce

Number of bins, current collection days and types of waste (food, cardboard, general).

02

We quote licensed local routes

We obtain lift rates from carriers already running routes on your street.

03

Deliver bins & issue transfer notes

New bins delivered to site; Duty of Care certificates issued for legal compliance.

04

Collections start smoothly

Scheduled pickups start, with one point of contact at West Coast Services if a collection is ever delayed.

Contract Options

Commercial Wheelie Bin Size Guide

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Bin CapacityFootprint / VolumeIdeal Business Type
240 LitreHolds ~3–4 standard bagsSmall shops, offices, cafés (glass / food)
660 LitreHolds ~10–12 bags with 4 wheelsPubs, mid-sized restaurants, workshops
1100 LitreHolds ~18–20 bags (largest standard)Warehouses, supermarkets, hotels, large venues

* Specialist balers, compactors, and skip services available upon request.

Sectors

Who we do this for

Tailored commercial utility contracts suited to these UK business sectors:

Cafés & coffee shopsPubs & restaurantsOffices & agenciesRetail & shopping paradesGarages & light workshopsCare homesHotels & events venuesMulti-site retail chains
Bill Audit Checklist

What we'll need from you

Send what you have; we verify everything with your supplier:

  • ✓Current waste invoice or description of current bins
  • ✓Site access details (e.g. rear service lane, gates)
  • ✓Types of waste generated (food, cardboard, general)
  • ✓Current contract cancellation date
Questions & Answers

Things people ask about waste management

Under the UK Environmental Protection Act, businesses must prove that their waste is collected by a licensed carrier. We provide your legal transfer note annually.
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