Waste and recycling services for businesses.
Stirling Council is able to offer an integrated package of Commercial Waste and Recycling services, which will ensure your business is fully compliant with the Waste (Scotland) Regulations
Under the Waste (Scotland) Regulations businesses are required to separate for recycling:
- Paper
- Cardboard
- Tins & Cans
- Food waste
- Glass bottles and jars
- Plastic packaging
Our Commercial Waste and Recycling Team can provide:
- A tailored waste and recycling service for your business
- Ongoing support from our team of friendly, local staff with expert knowledge of the city and Stirling area
- An efficient, economic and reliable waste service
- A wide range of bins and an alternative option of trade sacks if space within your premises is limited
- Clear guidance and support on any new legislation
- A best value collection service (please refer to commercial waste charges.
Services we can provide your business
Mixed paper & cardboard recycling
Yes, please |
No, thanks |
| Office paper | Padded envelopes |
| Flattened cardboard | Any materials with food/oily residue |
| Paperback books | Tissues or tissue paper |
| Newspapers | Polystyrene/Styrofoam |
| Telephone directories | Kitchen towels |
| Magazines | Wet paper/card |
| Cereal boxes | Plastic packaging |
| Envelopes (inc windows) | General waste |
Mixed glass recycling service
Yes, please |
No, thanks |
| Clear, green, blue, or amber glass bottles and jars | Broken Glass |
| Food jars (clean) | Window Panes |
| Glass bottles (clean) | Perfume bottles |
| Mirrors | |
| Drinking Glasses | |
| Light Bulbs |
Mixed plastic, cans & cartons recycling service
Yes, please |
No, thanks |
| Plastic drinks bottles (PET &HDPE) | Cling Film |
| Plastic cleaning bottle (empty) | Plastic carrier bags |
| Plastic lids (returned to washed & squashed bottle) | Cellophane |
| Plastic food containers e.g. pots, tubs, tray & punnets (clean) | Plastic furniture |
| Food and drink tins/cans (clean) | Plastic toys |
| Aerosol cans | Crisp or biscuit packets |
| Food and drink cartons e.g. Tetra Pak (clean) | General waste |
Food waste recycling service
Yes, please |
No, thanks |
| All cooked and uncooked food waste | Liquid |
| Tea bags and coffee grounds | Oils |
| Diary and eggs (inc shells) | Food in packaging |
| Bread, cakes, pastries | Unrisen dough |
| Meat, fish and bones | Disposable plates, bowls or cutlery |
| Fruit and Vegtables inc peakings) | Dead animals |
Lower Polmaise Weighbridge
Businesses wishing to dispose of commercial/trade waste at Lower Polmaise Waste Transfer Station are required to set up an account. This can be done by either sending an email to BSTPolmaise@stirling.gov.uk or writing to:
Stirling Council Waste Services
Lower Polmaise Waste Management Centre
Fallin
FK7 7FG
To set up an account we require your business details, a valid copy of your Waste Carriers License (issued by SEPA or the Environment Agency) and details of the type(s) of waste you are needing to dispose of.
We currently accept the below commercial/trade waste types at the Polmaise Waste Transfer Station via our weighbridge:
|
Waste Type |
Cost per Tonne |
|
Non-recyclable Waste (including Landfill Tax) |
£151.05 |
|
Cardboard Recycling |
£40 |
|
Wood/Timber Recycling |
£40 |
|
Garden Waste Recycling |
£49.20 |
|
Sweeper & Gully Waste |
£56.90 |
You will be able to access the weighbridge once Waste Services has confirmed your account has been set-up and authorised. Invoices are issued to our commercial waste customers on a monthly basis and are due for payment within 14 days.
Tip Permits
Small amounts of commercial waste can be disposed of at Lower Polmaise by purchasing a Tip Permit from Stirling Council's Customer First Office, Port Street, Stirling. Each permit entitles the holder to dispose of up to half a tonne of waste.
Please note: this service is for low volume producers and vehicle size is limited. For larger amounts of commercial waste please see the Transfer Station section
To accommodate the public holidays over Christmas and New Year, we are making temporary changes to your waste and recycling collections.
There will be no collections on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, or New Year's Day or January 2nd. Collections will instead take place either before or after these dates to ensure a consistent service over the Festive break. Please see below for changes to normal collection days.
Recycling Collections
Monday 21st of December to Sunday 27th of December
Monday – Thursday will be collected as normal.
Friday will be collected one day EARLY on Thursday the 24th of December.
Saturday and Sunday will both collected on Sunday the 27th of December.
Monday the 28th of December to Sunday the 3rd of January
Monday – Thursday will be collected as normal.
Friday will be collected one day EARLY on Thursday the 31st of December.
Saturday and Sunday will both be collected on Sunday the 3rd of January.
Urban General Waste Collections
Monday 21st of December to Sunday 27th of December
Monday – Thursday will be collected as normal.
Friday will be collected two days LATER on Sunday the 27th of December, this collection will take place between the hours of 7am and 5pm.
Monday the 28th of December to Sunday the 3rd of January
Monday – Thursday will be collected as normal.
Friday will be collected two days LATER on Sunday the 3rd of January, this collection will take place between the hours of 7am and 5pm.
Rural General Waste Collections
Monday 21st of December to Sunday 27th of December
Monday – Thursday will be collected as normal.
Friday will be collected two days LATER on Sunday the 27th of December.
Monday the 28th of December to Sunday the 3rd of January
Monday – Thursday will be collected as normal.
Friday will be collected two days LATER on Sunday the 3rd of January.
On behalf of Stirling Council Waste Services, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Last updated: Monday, January 25, 2021 8:35 PM