St Ives harbour and the old town at dusk, boats moored on the sand

Recycling & compliance

Keeping St Ives clean, and your paperwork straight.

Every load sorted, recorded and kept out of landfill. No jargon, just proper waste management you can evidence.

EA registration
CBDU449152
Waste records
Digital WTNs
Disposal network
Suez & Bostraze
Simpler Recycling
Compliant

Sorted into three streams, collected in one pass.

We don't just pick up rubbish, we make sure it's dealt with properly. Separate your waste into these three streams and you're compliant with the Simpler Recycling rules: in force since 31 March 2025 for businesses with 10 or more full-time staff, and from 31 March 2027 for everyone smaller.

  • Mixed recycling

    Stream 01

    Clear or green bags

    Glass, plastic, paper and tin, mixed in one bag to keep it easy.

    • Glass bottles & jars
    • Plastic bottles & tubs
    • Paper & cardboard
    • Metal tins & cans

  • Food waste

    Stream 02

    Compostable bags

    Scraps and leftovers. We compost it so it doesn't rot in landfill.

    • Meat & fish scraps
    • Fruit & vegetables
    • Cooked food remains
    • Tea bags & coffee

  • General waste

    Stream 03

    Black bags

    The bits that can't be recycled. Collected and disposed of responsibly.

    • Crisp packets
    • Polystyrene packaging
    • Contaminated items
    • Mixed materials

We collect for

  • Holiday cottages
  • Restaurants
  • Shops & galleries
  • Apartment blocks
  • Local builders

You're charged on volume, so sorting pays.

We look at your total volume rather than counting every bag twice. Separating your waste costs you less, which is rather the point.

Worked example

20L general + 20L recycling = one bag charge.

Sort it properly and you are not billed twice for the same 40 litres. We would rather reward you for separating it than charge you for the privilege.

One truck. Less traffic.

Instead of three separate vehicles clogging St Ives' narrow streets, our co-collection vehicles handle all waste streams in a single pass, reducing carbon emissions and keeping the town moving.

  1. 1

    St Ives

    Collection point

    All three streams loaded in one pass

  2. 2

    Suez / Bostraze

    Transfer station

    Waste sorted and weighed on site

  3. 3

    CERC St Dennis

    Energy recovery

    Converted to power for local homes

Zero to landfill.

Where your waste actually goes after we collect it. All of it stays in Cornwall.

  1. 01

    Sorting

    Suez MRF

    Sorted by hand and machine to ensure as much as possible is recycled.

  2. 02

    Recovery

    CERC St Dennis

    Everything stays in Cornwall at approved recycling centres.

  3. 03

    Power

    21,000 homes

    Remaining material is converted into electricity for local homes. Nothing wasted.

Sorting the paperwork.

Waste rules are getting stricter, and mandatory digital waste tracking is on its way. We've made it simple to stay legal without the headache.

Digital waste notes.

Every time we pick up, you get a digital note instantly. No more paper tickets to lose, just a simple, secure online record you can check anytime.

The season ticket.

Perfect for holiday lets: one simple annual document that covers all your legal obligations.

  • One annual certificate
  • No daily hassle
  • Proof when you need it

Audit compliance pack

Available on request if you are ever audited.

  • Our licence
  • Our insurance
  • Risk assessments
  • GDPR policy
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