{"id":1302,"date":"2022-09-12T12:36:21","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T11:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helpfulholidays.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1302"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:17:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:17:36","slug":"holiday-home-waste-management-information","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helpfulholidays.co.uk\/blog\/holiday-home-waste-management-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Home Waste Management Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #00459d;\"><strong>Holiday home waste management is important to get right. As an owner, you may be wondering if you need to employ a commercial waste collection service, as well as the regulations you need to follow.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #00459d;\"><strong>In this article, we share advice on holiday home waste collection regulations, services and costs.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Holiday home waste management | Owner advice<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use our quick links below to navigate the content or read on for the full guide on holiday home waste management.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#regulations\">Holiday home waste collection regulations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#services\">Choosing a commercial waste service<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#legalities\">Legal documentation | Keep the waste transfer note<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#costs\">How to reduce waste collection costs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#links\">South West holiday home waste management | Further information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"regulations\">Holiday home waste collection regulations<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3684 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helpfulholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/10\/holiday-home-waste-management-recycling.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday home waste management recycling bins\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective holiday home waste management and collection is essential in ensuring your property remains safe, sanitary and that your guests are happy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a holiday let business owner, you have a legal responsibility for the waste generated at your property. It is up to you to ensure the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>All waste is properly disposed of<\/li>\n<li>You limit the damage your business has on the environment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<a href=\"http:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/uksi\/2012\/811\/contents\/made\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Controlled Waste Regulations 2012<\/a> sets out how local councils deal with waste from holiday lets and self-catering accommodation. It identifies \u2018domestic properties used in the course of a business for the provision of self-catering accommodation\u2019 as a producer of commercial waste.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you let your property to paying guests, <strong>you will not be permitted to use the council\u2019s kerbside household collection service<\/strong>. <strong>You will have to pay for commercial waste collection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>This applies even if you are not registered for business rates<\/strong>, as the Controlled Waste Regulations classify holiday lets and self-catering accommodation as a business.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s your responsibility to make sure that the waste at your holiday let is properly disposed of, and check that the waste carrier is registered and appropriately licensed. You can do this by searching the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/environment.data.gov.uk\/public-register\/view\/search-waste-carriers-brokers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environment Agency\u2019s website<\/a>.\u00a0If you don\u2019t comply according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/uksi\/1991\/2839\/made\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Protection Act 1991<\/a>, you may be liable for a fine.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"services\">Choosing a commercial waste service provider<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helpfulholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/10\/holiday-home-waste-management-recyclable-materials.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday home waste management recyclable materials\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will want a provider who can collect a wide range of refuse types. It\u2019s worth remembering that each local council will have different waste management requirements.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should highlight the recycling requirements for your property to guests, making it clear how to organise waste, to maximise recycling opportunities and reduce the amount of rubbish that goes to landfills.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Below are materials that should be highlighted as being recyclable:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Cardboard<\/li>\n<li>Paper<\/li>\n<li>Glass<\/li>\n<li>Plastic<\/li>\n<li>Food<\/li>\n<li>General waste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some companies offer a single bin option. They will sort refuse for you (except for food and nappies). \u00a0This will minimise confusion and can be a convenient way to make sure that refuse is recycled correctly. While others charge by the bag or box, it is important to understand in advance exactly how many boxes you\u2019ll need so you can budget accordingly.<\/p>\n<h3>Collecting waste from your holiday home<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will need to consider how easy it is for companies to collect the waste from your property. If your holiday home is in a remote location or along a narrow road, you will need to employ a service with smaller trucks so they can reach you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timing and reliability are essential when arranging waste collection for your holiday home.\u00a0A driveway full of bin bags is not the first impression you want to create for your guests. Similarly, you want a provider that is thorough and won\u2019t leave anything behind.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"legalities\">Legal documentation | Keep the waste transfer note<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For each load of waste removed off your premises, you need a waste transfer note or documentation, such as an invoice, for each collection. This is provided by the waste collection company, usually on an annual basis. It will also contain a list of all the services provided and the collection frequency.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Your waste transfer note is a legally required document<\/strong>. You are required to keep copies of all waste transfer notes and waste transfer information. You must sign this and keep it for at least two years as proof for the council. More information can be found on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/managing-your-waste-an-overview\/waste-transfer-notes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GOV.UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Don\u2019t be tempted to try and cut costs.<\/strong> Councils are wise to businesses trying to leave their refuse out with the neighbours for kerbside collection. Any businesses caught doing so could be fined.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"costs\">How to reduce waste collection costs<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helpfulholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/10\/holiday-home-waste-management-recycling-bins.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday home waste management recycling bins\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019re paying for your waste to be collected, the simplest way to lower your costs (and benefit the environment) will be to reduce the amount of waste generated by your property.\u00a0To do this in practice you\u2019ll need to help your guests, to help you!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although most of us are used to recycling at home, differing collection types and a more relaxed attitude can lead to less refuse being correctly disposed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some top tips to encourage guests to manage their waste at your property correctly:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Make a simple bin schedule for your guests to follow.<\/li>\n<li>Clearly label bins and containers if space allows.<\/li>\n<li>Use different containers for different types of waste.<\/li>\n<li>Give bins a designated area where they won\u2019t be blown away, knocked over or besieged by seagulls or other creatures.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you leave clear instructions highlighting the waste collection schedule. The easiest way to communicate these instructions is in your holiday homes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpfulholidays.co.uk\/blog\/create-a-guest-information-folder-holiday-home\/\" rel=\"noopener\">guest information folder<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"links\">South West holiday home waste management | Further information<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on collection and recycling for your area, visit your local council website. We have also attached some useful links below:<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Cornwall Council:<\/strong>\u202f\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cornwall.gov.uk\/environment-and-planning\/recycling-rubbish-and-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.cornwall.gov.uk\/environment-and-planning\/recycling-rubbish-and-waste\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Devon County Council:\u202f<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/commercial-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/commercial-waste\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Chenoweth Trading Company:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.chenowethstradingco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.chenowethstradingco.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Biffa:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.biffa.co.uk\/business-waste\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.biffa.co.uk\/business-waste<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Cornwall Waste Care:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cwc.gb.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cwc.gb.net<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Let your cottage with Helpful Holidays<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you have queries on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpfulholidays.co.uk\/blog\/council-tax-for-holiday-cottages\/\" rel=\"noopener\">council tax for holiday homes<\/a>, questions about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpfulholidays.co.uk\/blog\/holiday-let-changeover\/\" rel=\"noopener\">changeovers and cleaning<\/a> or guidance on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpfulholidays.co.uk\/blog\/health-and-safety-regulations-for-holiday-lets\/\" rel=\"noopener\">health and safety regulations<\/a>, our team of experts at Helpful Holidays are always on-hand to offer advice.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about letting your cottage with us <strong>complete the form below<\/strong>. Our team will be in touch to answer any questions, and you&#8217;ll receive a copy of our <strong>FREE Owner Guide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: -25px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/sykescottages.jotform.com\/jsform\/250763125518961\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Holiday home waste management is important to get right. As an owner, you may be wondering if you need to employ a commercial waste collection service, as well as the regulations you need to follow. In this article, we share advice on holiday home waste collection regulations, services and costs. 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