Key waste streams in the retail sector
Retail businesses generate a wide variety of waste streams – some recyclable, some hazardous – all of which must be managed in line with UK waste regulations and Duty of Care requirements.
Common waste types include:
- Packaging waste
- Food waste (perishable stock)
- General waste
- WEEE waste (faulty products, electronic equipment and security tags)
- Textile waste (damaged clothing and soft goods)
- Confidential shredding (sensitive business or customer information)
- Single-use plastics (bags, containers and product wrappers)
Every retail business operates differently. Depending on the products you sell, or the way you sell them, your waste will need to be managed in a way best suited to you.
Agecko can help you find a sustainable, efficient solution compliant with government legislation. We design collection schedules and recycling solutions around your store operations, back-of-house space and seasonal fluctuations. This ensures minimal disruption and maximum recovery.
Our retail waste management services include scheduled collections, multi-site coordination, waste audits, recycling optimisation and full Duty of Care documentation. For multi-branch retailers, we provide consolidated reporting across all locations to simplify compliance and sustainability tracking.