Warehouse & Distribution Waste Management

A partnership you can rely on

With a proven track record of working in the retail and distribution sector, we’re the only waste management business you need. We focus on what you need, and our partnership approach means we continue to listen to changing demands. We are committed to leading the way in sustainability — recycling locally whenever we can. And, as part of our commitment to value for money, the data and paperwork you need are available at all times on our advanced customer portal.

Reliable and flexible collection services

Most of the time, the regularity of scheduled collections will be just what you need. Our collection team swoops in and out like clockwork - so that you almost don’t notice. But sometimes, retail businesses ebb and flow with the seasons. That’s why our partnership approach means we offer a flexible collection service, allowing you to easily adjust the frequency of our visits whenever you want. It’s a simple change that can make a big difference.

Competitive rates, quality service

As a result of working with many companies like yours, we’ve gained an excellent understanding of achieving the value for money and efficiency you require. We understand the balance between cost and quality and consistently provide outstanding value while ensuring full compliance, reliability, and minimal
environmental impact. Through our close working style, we’re able to continually monitor your costs and make recommendations for effective savings. We also provide regular reporting against agreed targets, keeping you informed about your distribution centre waste disposal costs.

Real-time data at your fingertips

We believe in helping our customers reduce their administration, so our customer portal gives you all your data whenever you need it. Here you can run comprehensive, tailored reports tracking your waste management performance against agreed KPIs. You can access duty of care documentation and check when your waste containers were collected and at what cost. You can even discover which bins on your site are the fullest thanks to digital weighing of every bin – perfect for understanding where waste segregation could be improved. Our secure web portal, available 24/7, means you’re always assured of legal compliance and a full audit trail.

Comprehensive waste management solutions

We can manage your distribution waste and warehouse waste – from small internal bins to large remote hooklift containers. No matter the size of your organisation, we can provide you with the right waste solutions to help you manage your waste reduction plans and keep you compliant with environmental regulations. We manage the waste from our customers' sites locally, while minimising the administration time for our customers staff.

What types of waste does the Distribution and Warehouse Industry create?
The distribution sector generates various types of waste such as:
- Packaging waste - Distribution and warehouses generate a significant amount of packaging waste including cardboard boxes, plastic bags and wrapping.
- Food waste - Distribution and warehouses that store and transport packaged and fresh food may generate waste from expired or spoiled goods that will need to be disposed of correctly.
- Electronic waste - Products such as computers and mobile phones create electronic waste when they become obsolete or damaged during storage and transit and are not suitable for sale.
- Hazardous waste - Warehouses that store chemicals or items that contain dangerous materials such as batteries or cleaning products generate hazardous waste.
What regulations affect Distribution and Warehouse waste disposal?

The distribution and warehouse industry are required to uphold waste disposal regulations including The Packaging Waste Regulations 2023, The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and The Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005. By partnering with Hills Waste, we can ensure that your distribution or warehouse business is compliant with all waste laws and regulations.
How much waste does the Distribution and Warehouse Industry produce?
Can Glass be thrown in Dry Mixed Recycling bins?
How is Dry Mixed Waste separated?

Once your Dry Mixed Recycling has been collected, it is taken to a Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) and emptied onto a converter belt, through a bag-splitter, where it is moved for pre-sort inspection. At this stage, our team looks through the waste to ensure no non-recyclable materials have been added in error, which may slow the process or even damage our machinery.

The waste is then passed through a series of screens and filters to sort smaller and lighter materials, such as paper and cardboard. The remaining waste is filtered through various machines, which use light and sensors to analyse and separate materials passing through. Metal is additionally passed through a magnetic belt to separate steel and aluminium from non-magnetic metals.

Once reviewed by staff to ensure no material has been sorted into the wrong area, the now separated waste is then baled and sent to relevant specialists for recycling.