Commercial General Waste Services for Greater Manchester & Lancashire

Our general waste collection service takes care of all the non-recyclable commercial waste produced by your business in the most eco-friendly and cost-effective way.

Choose ISM for reliable and environmentally-friendly management of your general waste with bespoke collection schedules to suit any business needs.

Award-winning services
Fixed monthly prices
Carbon neutral by 2050
90% recycling rates

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Rather speak to one of our expert advisors? Call us on 01706 823001

Tom Pinder

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Ian Hunter

Will Gallie

Paul Pickard

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Ben Parry

Helen Punshon

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Susan Coppack

Dave Peace

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Andrea Gorton

Diane Holden

Matt Dwyer

Simple Solutions for all Commercial Waste Needs

General waste collections are a straightforward solution for managing your non-recyclable waste in the workplace. There’s no need to separate your general waste or worry about putting things in the wrong bins, all of your non-recyclable waste go in the same container to make the most hassle-free solution possible and we process the waste in our recycling facility.

Our general waste services are available across Greater Manchester and Lancashire if you want to learn more, simply fill out the form for a quote or call us on 01706 823001 for more information.

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What Our Customers Say

Tom Pinder

"ISM were outstanding on our latest building clearance. We have used loads of waste and recycling companies up and down the country for building clearances, but we have never come across a company so accommodating and with such a high level of service within this industry until now."

Building Clearance - Skip Hire

Builders Skips - Manchester

Ross Barnes

"Recently started using ISM for my commercial waste, service is brilliant, the lads collecting are polite and helpful, the office staff are a pleasure to deal with on the phones, and as a small business the price point is unbelievably competitive. 10/10"

Waste Management Services

Wheelie Bin Collections - Greenmount

Martin Logan

"Excellent service with polite drivers and always on time with delivery and pick up. Excellent rates."

Waste Management Services

Skip Hire - Bury

Sandra Kayes

"Very friendly and helpful staff throughout the company, including the drivers and waste collection staff. Nothing is too much trouble for them. Would highly recommend ISM Waste."

Waste Management Services

Wheelie Bin Collections - Haslingden

Will Gallie

"ISM provides a very personal touch with all their customers and have a friendly workforce that all work in unison to provide the highest level of service possible. We have never had any problems; the waste collections are always when specified and have provided us with extra bins at our busier times."

Hospitality/Pub Waste Management

1100L Wheelie Bins - Ramsbottom

Ben Parry

"It gives me great pleasure to recommend ISM Waste & Recycling. We use two of their services (REL skips and roll on roll off skips). We have wood skips and cardboard skips, and their service is generally flawless. The collection of our skips is always as promised and never exceeds three days, which we consider excellent. Well done, ISM."

Commercial Waste Management

REL Skips & RORO Skips - Haslingden

Yvonne

"Excellent service and very efficient drop off and collection service. Very good at resolving any issues and for getting back to emails queries very quickly. Would highly recommend using ISM Waste & Recycling for your waste management requirements. 5 star Service."

Commercial Waste Management

Wheelie Bins & Skip Hire - Bury

Ian Hunter

"Our company has used ISM Waste and Recycling's services for nearly ten years. They are a very helpful, professional company that provide scheduled collections always on time and as expected. Excellent 5-star service and would recommend using ISM."

Commercial Waste Management

Roll on Roll Off Compactor Skip - Ashton-under-Lyne

Matt Dwyer

"The driver was at our house bright and early to drop the skip off in the morning as requested. Arranged, delivered and collected professionally and efficiently. First-class service from ISM Waste & Recycling."

Domestic Skip Hire

4 Yard Skip Hire - Oldham

Andrea Gorton

"A great service provider who is able to be reactive to our unpredictable business needs. Nothing too is much trouble, and delivered with excellent professional customer care."

Commercial Waste Management

Wheelie Bin Collections - Bury

Victoria Robinson

"Great company and service. ISM collect and recycle our waste from Head for the Hills festival. Their staff are very helpful - their customer service is excellent."

Festival Waste Management

Wheelie Bins & Skip Hire - Ramsbottom

Expertise in Collecting & Recycling All Types of Waste

We take pride in our comprehensive approach to managing all commercial and domestic waste. We understand that our customers generate a wide range of waste materials, rubbish and recyclables each requiring specialised handling to ensure environmental sustainability and compliance with regulations. From hazardous waste to recyclables and general waste, our experienced team is equipped to handle every type of waste across Greater Manchester, Lancashire & and surrounding areas.

Our waste collection services include:

General waste
Paper & cardboard
Dry mixed recycling (DMR)
Glass recycling
Food & organic waste
Hazardous waste
Health-care waste
Confidential waste & shredding
Construction waste
Scrap metals

General Waste Containers, Skips & Bins

RORO Skips

Large RoRo skips ideal for bulky, heavy, or construction waste.

REL Skips

Durable REL skips for high-volume waste management and efficiency.

FEL Skips

Space-saving FEL skips designed for regular commercial waste collections.

Wheelie Bins

Cost-effective wheelie bin collections tailored to your business needs.

General Waste FAQs

General waste collection refers to the removal of non-recyclable commercial waste that cannot be separated into recycling streams such as cardboard, plastics or food waste.

This typically includes:

Mixed office waste
Packaging that cannot be recycled
Non-hazardous commercial waste
Contaminated materials

A structured general waste service ensures compliant and efficient disposal for businesses.

Yes. Most businesses produce some form of non-recyclable waste, even if recycling systems are in place.

From offices and retail units to warehouses and hospitality venues, a reliable general waste collection service is essential for maintaining cleanliness, compliance and operational efficiency.

Collection frequency depends on your waste volumes and operational requirements.

We offer:

Weekly collections
Fortnightly collections
Multiple collections per week
Flexible schedules for high-output sites

We work around your business to ensure waste never becomes an issue.

Yes. A key part of effective waste management is reducing what goes into general waste.

We can:

Assess your current waste streams
Identify recyclable materials
Introduce additional recycling services
Provide reporting to track improvements

Reducing general waste can lower costs and improve sustainability performance.

Commercial General Waste Services for Greater Manchester & Lancashire

Simple Solutions for all Commercial Waste Needs

What Our Customers Say

Expertise in Collecting & Recycling All Types of Waste

General Waste Containers, Skips & Bins

RORO Skips

REL Skips

FEL Skips

Wheelie Bins

General Waste FAQs

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