Food waste collection in Welwyn Garden City — from £42.25/month

Hartes Waste Management provides commercial food waste collection across Welwyn Garden City and the wider Mid Hertfordshire 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 Welwyn Garden City regardless of size — including micro-businesses with fewer than 10 employees. We get you set up and compliant well ahead of the deadline.

Why choose Hartes for food waste collection in Welwyn Garden City?

• £42.25/month — significantly cheaper than Biffa and First Mile at £57.50/month
• £9.75 per lift vs £13.27 at the major providers — saving you £183/year per bin
• Food waste bin supplied — no extra bin hire charges
• Collections every week, on a fixed day that suits your business
• Simpler Recycling compliant setup — we handle the audit and compliance paperwork
• Environment Agency registered waste carrier — licence CBDU617131
• Local knowledge of Welwyn Garden City — we know the access restrictions, collection times and parking arrangements

Who we collect from in Welwyn Garden City

We collect food waste from all types of businesses across Welwyn Garden City (AL7, AL8):

The New Simpler Recycling law — what it means for Welwyn Garden City businesses

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 Welwyn Garden City 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.

How to get started in Welwyn Garden City

Getting set up with Hartes Waste Management in Welwyn Garden City 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.