Food waste

A collection for separate scraps and food waste to save money and recycle more.

  • Compliant food waste collections that cut disposal costs
  • Boost recycling rates and lower general waste bills
  • Simple service to meet Simpler Recycling rules
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Food waste recycling that saves money and keeps you compliant

With the new Simpler Recycling rules, it’s not just restaurants, hotels, and manufacturing business that need to separate food waste. Every home and business will have to do the same.

But that’s no bad thing.

Separating food waste from your general waste can increase your recycling rates and save money on collection costs. We’re here to help with a food waste recycling service that can complement the other business waste services you choose from Panda.

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What goes in your food waste bin?

Did you know…

We’re one of few companies that can accept bioplastic biodegradable packaging in food waste streams. If you’d like to know more, just ask.

Yes please!

  • Uneaten food
  • Plate scrapings
  • Fruit and vegetables
  • Raw and cooked food e.g. meat and fish
  • Bread and bakery products
  • Residue from food production

No thanks!

  • Non-food waste
  • Packaging
  • Liquids
  • Plastic bags
  • Garden waste
  • General waste
  • Glass

Collect and swap service

Forget smelly food odours. Our dedicated food waste bins come with compostable liners and are provided on a collect and swap basis. That means when they’re full, we’ll replace them with a clean, fresh and sanitised caddy!

Simpler Recycling bundles

Our all-in-one Comply Bundle

makes your waste contract even more cost-effective by combining food waste collections with general waste and Dry Mixed Recycling. Even better, it helps you comply with the new regulations for Simpler Recycling.

What happens to your food waste?

It’s used to generate green energy.

We take your food waste to one of our anaerobic digestion facilities where we speed up the natural breakdown of food waste in a large, sealed tank. This creates a methane-rich gas that can be captured and used to generate electricity. And because we hate to see anything go to waste, any residue left over from the process is used to make bio-fertilisers. From farm to food and back again!

Why choose Panda?

We already help thousands of businesses like yours reduce costs and handle waste in far easier ways. It’s fast, efficient, and hassle free.

  • Quick off the mark

    We'll waste no time and deliver your bins pronto

  • Reliable collections

    We’re committed to planet-friendly, efficient collections.

  • 100% compliant

    We’ll make sure you comply with all relevant waste regulations.

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Other services you might find useful

Dry mixed recycling

Anything that can be recycled goes into a single container, simplifying separation and smashing waste costs. How great is that!

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Frequently asked questions

Of course you have questions, we also have answers. Find quick solutions to the most commonly asked questions about our services below.

Do you provide bins and containers? 

Yes, we provide many different options to serve our customers’ requirements. 

How should I present my waste for collection? 

The bin lid has to be closed containing the correct waste stream that you are contracted for, we can collect any excess at your request. Do phone in to arrange collection of any excess, which should then be bagged and left at the side of the bin. 

I have moved offices/site and need help moving my bins. 

Call Panda and log your request for any changes regarding your account. 

How long will it take to deliver my bins? 

This depends on when we are next in your area once the administrative process has been completed.  

 

How do I change my collection schedule? 

If you require a temporary change or a contractual change, please contact Panda. 

How often can my waste be collected? 

You can have as many collections as required depending on your postcode and how often we frequent that area, sometimes up to 7times per week, the least amount we can action is fortnightly. 

What happens if my bin wasn’t collected? 

If you have a missed collection, please check your portal for any update. If you do not have access, we can assist and give you access to the portal or update you accordingly. 

My bin was not collected. How do I report this? 

You can report this via your portal, email or by calling the Panda. 

What day is my collection? 

You can check this on your portal. 

How do I cancel a bin collection? 

Please email into info@pandarecycling,co.uk or call Panda. 

How do I postpone a bin collection? 

Please email into info@pandarecycling,co.uk or call Panda. 

How do I add an additional site for bin collection? 

Call Panda for any changes to your account. 


How do I set up an account or request a quote? 

You can request a quote online via our website or phone in. 

What’s my account balance? 

You can view this on your portal. 

Where can I find invoices for my account? 

Invoices can be viewed and downloaded on your portal. 

How do I download an invoice? 

You can download your invoice via your poral. 

How can I make payments on my Panda account? 

You can make any payments via the portal, by calling Panda or setting up a Direct Debit. 

I'm a new user and can't access my account. What should I do? 

Call Panda and we can arrange access to the portal. 

How do I pay my bill? 

You can pay your bill with a Direct Debit that can be set up by calling the Panda, or you can pay on via the portal. 

How do I cancel a direct debit or make invoicing changes? 

You can call Panda and we can assist with any change to your Direct Debit or invoice. 

What types of waste do you collect? 

We can dispose of any waste stream that is required, MMW, DMR, Glass, Food, P+C, Hazardous, Clinical, Construction, if your requirement is not listed, please contact us for further information. 

What materials can’t go in my general waste bin? 

Items that cannot be recycled including plastics, polystyrene, floor sweepings and packaging. 

Can I get weight or collection reports? 

You can access this information from the portal in the form of an environmental report. 

When will my waste reports be available? 

Your previous month will be available via your portal, usually at the beginning of the following month.