Commercial food waste collection for restaurants, cafés, takeaways and offices in Colchester (CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4). Fully compliant with New Simpler Recycling rules from April 2027. Cheaper than Biffa and First Mile.
| Provider | Per month | Per lift | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartes Waste Management | £42.25 | £9.75 | — |
| Biffa | £57.50 | £13.27 | £15.25/mo more |
| First Mile | £57.50 | £13.27 | £15.25/mo more |
Hartes Waste Management provides commercial food waste collection across Colchester and the wider North Essex area. We collect from restaurants, cafés, takeaways, offices, pubs, hotels, schools and any other business that produces food waste.
From 1 April 2027, all businesses in England must arrange separate food waste collection under the New Simpler Recycling regulations. This applies to every business in Colchester regardless of size — including micro-businesses with fewer than 10 employees. We get you set up and compliant well ahead of the deadline.
We collect food waste from all types of businesses across Colchester (CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4):
From 1 April 2027, the Simpler Recycling regulations require all businesses in England to separate food waste from general waste and arrange separate collection. Businesses in Colchester that fail to comply face enforcement action from the local authority.
We offer a free compliance audit with every new signup — we'll visit your premises, assess your current waste setup, and design the right solution to get you compliant before the deadline.
Getting set up with Hartes Waste Management in Colchester takes less than 10 minutes. Fill in our quote form, tell us your postcode and how many bins you need, and we'll confirm your collection schedule and start date within 2 hours. Your bin is delivered, labelled and ready to use — and your first collection follows on your agreed day.
Get an instant price for food waste collection in Colchester. No contracts, no hidden fees. Same-week setup available.