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Frequently Asked Questions
We've pulled together some of the most common questions we’re asked about waste brokering, commercial waste management and compliance.
Whether you’re reviewing existing waste contracts, exploring more sustainable options, or simply looking for a clearer way to manage your waste, these answers are designed to help.
If you don’t see your question here, our team is always happy to talk through your requirements and offer straightforward, practical advice tailored to your business.
- 01A waste broker takes the hassle out of managing waste by acting as your single point of contact for your recycling and waste services. Instead of dealing with multiple suppliers, Wastesolve does it all for you. We source reliable, fully licensed waste management providers from our carefully chosen network of partners, manage collections, maximise recycling and ensure everything stays compliant. This means less admin for you, lower costs and complete peace of mind so you can focus on running your business while we take care of the waste
- 02Wastesolve offers a full range of commercial recycling and waste services, including general waste and recycling, trade waste, hazardous and liquid waste management, waste audits, compliance support, confidential waste destruction, and waste equipment such as balers and compactors.
- 03We manage a broad range of business waste streams, including general commercial waste, mixed recycling, glass, food waste, hazardous waste, liquid waste, WEEE, confidential waste, secure destruction and specialist waste streams, all handled through licensed carriers and compliant facilities.
- 04All waste services are delivered through fully licensed waste carriers and authorised treatment facilities. Wastesolve operates a robust supplier approval process to ensure all waste is handled legally and responsibly. We provide the correct documentation, such as Waste Transfer Notes and Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes, to ensure your business meets UK environmental compliance requirements.
- 05No. Wastesolve is a registered waste broker and works only with approved, licensed partners. We manage the compliance process for you, removing the need for you to deal directly with multiple waste carriers or regulatory checks.We carefully approve and monitor all our waste partners, ensuring they’re fully licensed and meet the right standards. Your business remains legally responsible, but we make staying compliant simple and stress-free.
- 06In many cases, yes. By benchmarking suppliers, reviewing service levels and negotiating on your behalf, Wastesolve can often identify cost savings, reduce unnecessary collections, increase recycling and improve overall value from your waste contracts.
- 07Yes. We can assess your current waste arrangements, highlight inefficiencies, identify opportunities for improvement and support you with transitioning services where appropriate. No changes are made without your agreement.
- 08Yes. Wastesolve works with businesses to improve recycling performance, reduce or, where possible, eliminate landfill waste and introduce more sustainable waste management practices aligned to your sector and operational needs.
- 09Yes. We offer competitive rates for baled cardboard and other commodities, including plastics and scrap metals. Your account manager will work with you to ensure that you are producing a quality product to achieve optimum rebates.
- 10Wastesolve operates nationwide across the UK. We combine local supplier knowledge with national coverage to support businesses with single or multiple sites.
- 11Simply contact the team with details of your business and waste requirements. We’ll review your needs and provide a tailored proposal and competitive quote based on the most suitable solutions available.
- 12Yes. The Wastesolve portal enables customers to access information about their services and delivers click of a button reporting along with access to invoices. For more complex requirements, we work with our clients to produce bespoke reporting packs to ensure you have the information you need to measure sustainability and financial goals.
- 13Yes. With many years of expertise, we have relationships with the best suppliers in the industry. We ensure that all equipment that we supply, from compactors to balers and more, is fit for purpose and comes with gold standard warranties and maintenance back up.
- 14Yes. Wastesolve has a proven track record and years of expertise in managing hazardous waste across a plethora of industries. Whether it’s a bulk liquid tanker or a single drum, we will ensure that you have a safe and compliant solution to your hazardous waste needs.
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