Refuse from commercial properties is collected by the Council by contract arrangement.  Charges are based upon the amount of waste produced by container size. 

Our waste collection services are provided to businesses throughout the district.  We are, therefore, best placed to provide a service tailored to your specific requirements.

We can provide waste containers in the following sizes: 240, 360, 660, 1100 litres.

What will you collect?

We will collect almost anything  However, there are some types of waste which require special treatment, such as asbestos, chemicals, electrical equipment and other hazardous materials.  If you wish to dispose of these type of items, please contact North Yorkshire County Council for advice on disposal on 01609 780780.

Extra Collections

If your business requires an additional collection to it's contracted scheduled service, a special request must be made to our Helpline on 01756 706333 or email commercialwaste@cravendc.gov.uk


Duty of Care

Duty of Care is a law which says that you must take all reasonable steps to keep waste safe.  You must make sure that all waste is stored safely and securely and prevent it from causing pollution to people or the environment.

The following information will help to summarise the Duty of Care regulations:

Secure and Safe Packaging

The waste must be packed in suitable containers so that it cannot fall out, blow away or escape from the receptacle.

You must secure the waste againy unathorised removal as far as a reasonably pracical.

Security should be sufficient to prevent the breaking open of containers and removal of waste by vandals, thieves, animals, accident or weather.

Registered Waste Carriers

You must ensure that the persion/registered company removing your waste is either from a local authority or a licensed waste collection company.  They will be authorised to remove your waste and dispose of it safely.

Waste Transfer Note

You must provide a written description of your waste to the person who removes it.  This is known as a Waste Transfer Note and must be completed by both persons involved in the Transfer.


For further details or for a competitive quote, please contact David Wood on 01756 706333 or email commercialwaste@cravendc.gov.uk

You can also see our Frequently Asked Questions page.

If you would like to set up a waste collection service for your business, please contact David Wood on 01756 706333 or email commercialwaste@cravendc.gov.uk