Food Waste Disposal for High-Volume Producers
Sustainable, Compliant Solutions Across the North West and North Wales
At Trade Effluent Services, we specialise in the collection and disposal of bulk food waste for businesses operating in the food and drink supply chain. From food manufacturers and logistics depots to large-scale caterers and supermarket distribution centres, we provide rapid, reliable, and fully compliant food waste management services across the North West and North Wales.
Through our strategic partnership with the state-of-the-art anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in Deeside, we help businesses transform unavoidable food waste into green energy and nutrient-rich digestate, reducing environmental impact and supporting the circular economy.
Who We Work With
If your business generates significant volumes of food waste—packaged or unpackaged—we’re here to help. We work with a wide range of sectors, including:
- 🏭 Food manufacturers and processors
- 🏪 Supermarket distribution centres
- 🚛 Food logistics and cold storage providers
- 🍽️ Catering operations and commercial kitchens
- 🧃 Beverage producers
- 🛒 Wholesale and bulk retail operations
- 🏢 Facilities management companies
Whether you’re dealing with regular production waste or responding to one-off surpluses, product recalls, or seasonal clearouts, we can respond quickly and responsibly.
What Types of Food Waste Can We Tak
We do not accept Category 1 Animal By-Products (ABP), but we are fully equipped to handle a wide range of other food-related waste streams. Examples include:
- Packaged and unpackaged food products
- Expired or spoiled goods
- Raw ingredients and by-products
- Bakery waste
- Dairy residues (excluding Cat 1 ABP)
- Fruit and vegetable waste
- Sludges from food processing
- Canteen and kitchen waste
- Process washdown residues
We accept food waste under multiple European Waste Catalogue (EWC) codes, including but not limited to:
- 02 01 08 – Agricultural food waste
- 02 02 08 – Animal tissue waste (non-Cat 1)
- 02 03 04 – Sludges from food industry wastewater
- 20 01 08 – Biodegradable kitchen and canteen waste
- 20 03 01 – Mixed municipal waste (organic fractions)
- 20 03 02 – Waste from markets
If you’re unsure about how your waste is classified, our team will help identify the correct EWC codes and ensure all documentation is completed accurately.
How Our Service Works
We understand the logistical demands of high-volume food operations, which is why our services are designed for flexibility, speed, and minimal disruption:
- Assessment & Planning
We assess your site, waste types, and operational needs to design the right collection schedule and container setup. - Collection & Transport
Our dedicated vehicles collect food waste using sealed containers and compliant handling procedures. - Treatment at AD Facility
Waste is delivered to our partner anaerobic digestion plant in Deeside, where it’s processed into renewable biogas and fertiliser. - Documentation & Reporting
We provide full waste transfer notes, duty of care documents, and environmental reporting where required.
Need emergency clearance? We offer rapid-response collections to support production issues, product recalls, and unforeseen surpluses.
Our Partnership with the Deeside AD Plant
We’re proud to work alongside one of the region’s most advanced anaerobic digestion plants, located in Deeside Industrial Park. This partnership allows us to offer a secure and sustainable disposal route for your organic waste.
The facility processes thousands of tonnes of food waste each month, generating renewable electricity and biogas for injection into the grid, as well as nutrient-rich digestate used as agricultural fertiliser. This partnership ensures your waste is diverted from landfill, helping you meet sustainability goals and corporate responsibility standards.
Why Businesses Choose Trade Effluent Services
✔️ Rapid Response
Scheduled collections or urgent clearances—delivered without delay.
✔️ Regulatory Compliance
From ABP rules to accurate EWC coding and transfer notes, we keep you on the right side of legislation.
✔️ End-to-End Traceability
Transparent waste tracking and real-time reporting where needed.
✔️ Sustainability First
Support for zero-waste-to-landfill initiatives through waste-to-energy recovery.
✔️ North West & North Wales Coverage
Based regionally, we serve businesses across Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, North Wales, and surrounding areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you take food waste in its original packaging?
Yes, we can accept packaged food waste, including cardboard, plastic, and film, subject to contamination levels. We also offer de-packaging solutions where needed.
What type of containers do you provide?
We offer a range of bins, IBCs, and sealed skips to suit your operation and waste volume.
Can I get help identifying the right EWC codes?
Absolutely—our team will guide you through the classification and compliance process.
Do you only work with big businesses?
While we specialise in high-volume operations, we also support smaller sites with recurring food waste needs.
How do I know my waste is handled sustainably?
We only use approved recovery and treatment routes, including our Deeside AD plant, and provide documentation to prove it.
Get in Touch
Managing food waste doesn’t need to be a headache. At Trade Effluent Services, we offer a professional, responsive, and fully compliant solution for businesses across the North West and North Wales.
Whether you’re looking for regular collections or urgent support, we’re here to help.
Get in touch today to speak with a member of our team.