Regular waste collections, booked at the appropriate frequency, can prevent a host of problems, including overfull skips, emergencies and unnecessary expenditure.

How Much Waste You Produce

For most households with a general waste bin that is collected on a fortnightly basis, booking a fortnightly private waste collection service could work out cost effectively if the general waste bin is consistently overflowing between council collections. Larger households, and households with small businesses, typically produce more waste than council collections cover.

Seasonal Peaks to Plan Around

Seasonal highlights include booking in for your garden clearance in spring as well as the post-Christmas clear-outs in January, remember to book in advance as these dates become very popular and slots fill quickly.

One-Off Clearance Triggers

Book a bulky waste collection the day before a kitchen or bathroom refit and have the debris cleared the same day the work finishes rather than it building up over a fortnight on your drive.

Business Legal Requirements

Businesses cannot use the domestic council waste collection service for their trade waste. A useful reference for Waste Disposal Norfolk is https://www.mgaze.co.uk/. Norfolk County Council’s Norfolk’s household waste and recycling page explains what household waste and recycling council collections can and cannot include.

A Simple Scheduling Rule

Even if you have to book an emergency collection occasionally, regular waste disposal will likely suit you best. Book a monthly collection if you are a small household, and a fortnightly collection if you are a busy family or work from home and need to dispose of waste from a small business.

Trying to get your booking frequency right can save a lot of hassle.