Trade waste collections

We provide a waste collection service to all businesses and schools within the borough. The service is competitively priced, flexible, clean and tidy.

You can find out about trade waste collections online at Lancashire County Council's website here.

What's included?

The service includes:

  • Waste containers - available in a variety of sizes
  • Expert advice regarding your waste service needs
  • Weekly scheduled collections
  • One-off collections (an extra charge is made for these)

Additional services at extra cost include:

  • Demountable bodies (large scale waste holders)
  • Cage containers for bulky items

All waste control documentation is provided and completed, ensuring legal compliance with waste regulations.

Arrange a collection

To enquire about setting up a collection, just get in touch:

Online using the trade waste enquiry online form

The Council's Corporate Privacy Notice can be found in the attached PDF.

Report a problem

Report problems online using the trade waste: report a problem form

Christmas Bin Collection Changes 2024

Over the Christmas period, there will be scheduled changes to trade waste collections in West Lancashire.

Revised Collection Dates

Tuesday 24th December 2024 will now take place on Saturday 21st December 2024

Wednesday 25th December 2024 will now take place on Tuesday 24th December 2024

Thursday 26th December 2024 will now take place on Friday 27th December 2024

Friday 27th December 2024 will now take place on Saturday 28th December 2024

Tuesday 31st December 2024 - No change

Wednesday 1st January 2025 will now take place on Thursday 2nd January 2025

Thursday 2nd January 2025 will now take place on Friday 3rd January 2025

Friday 3rd January 2025 will now take place on Saturday 4th January 2025

If your premise is closed throughout this period and you do not require a collection, please contact us so we can adjust the schedule accordingly on: tradewasteadmin@westlancs.gov.uk