Business/Trade Waste FAQs
Please use the frequently asked questions list to find quick answers to your questions.
I work from home. Does the waste I produce count as business waste?
Yes - the waste produced through your business activities at home is classed at business waste. You cannot dispose of this waste as household waste through your kerbside collection or at the HWRC. You can arrange to have your waste collected by a private waste contractor, or you can pay to dispose of it at the Transfer Station at Smallmead or Longshot Lane.
I am a landlord. Does the waste produced from refurbishment or maintenance of my rental properties count as business waste?
Yes - waste produced thorugh the maintenance, repair or refurbishment of a property you rent out is classed as business waste. You cannot dispose of this waste through your household waste kerbside collection or take it to the HWRC. You can pay a private waste contractor to collect your waste or pay to dispose of it at the transfer station at Smallmead or Longshot Lane.
Why can't I use the HWRC to dispose of my business waste?
Businesses have a duty of care to ensure that waste they produced is disposed of correctly. It is illegal for businesses to deposit waste for free at the HWRCs. You can pay to dispose of your waste at the Transfer Stations at Smallmead and Longshot Lane or pay a private waste management contractor to collect your waste.
Do I need to set up an account to be able to use the Transfer Stations?
No - you do not need to set up an account to use the Transfer Stations. You can pay by cash or credit card.
If you would like to set up an account, please call WRG on 0845 0707079
I am a Charity, can I bring my waste to site?
A new permit scheme for the disposal of Charity Waste at either
To qualify for free disposal of your Charity Waste you must:
1) be a registered charity based in at least one of the three re3 Council areas and
2) the waste must come from premises occupied by a charity and be wholly or mainly used for charitable purposes. (The Controlled Waste Regulations 1992, Schedule 1)
To receive a free of charge disposal service you must apply for the new permits by completing the Charity Waste Disposal application form. The form will be checked and permits issued by the appropriate re3 Council if you meet the above criteria.
Smallmead waste management park, Island Road, Reading, RG2 0RP Tel: 0800 9883023