Commercial Waste Collection & Management in Exeter
DCW has proudly managed the commercial waste collection and disposal requirements for businesses in Exeter for almost 40 years.
From the bustling city centre and Exeter Quay to the Sowton Industrial Estate and everywhere in between, we’ve been supporting businesses across a wide range of sectors with their business bins, waste collection, and mixed recycling.
If your business requires a reliable, cost-effective, and eco-conscious commercial waste collection service in Exeter and the surrounding areas, we’re ready to help.
Serving businesses in Exeter from our state-of-the-art waste management facilities
We operate across Exeter from our two primary, high-tech service hubs.
Plymouth
Lee Mill Industrial Estate is the high-tech home of DCW. Our £1.1m site investment means it is the centre of our Customer Service, Sales and Accounts, where a fleet of 14 vehicles are based, and our new high-security Data Destruction Centre.
Contact: sales@dcw.co.uk | 01752 850 800
Exeter
Our Recycling Centre on Thorverton Road in Exeter is a purpose-built, fully licensed waste processing facility. Here, we handle in excess of 25,000 tonnes each year of our customers’ dry waste, extracting the recycling and diverting it from landfill.
Contact: sales@dcw.co.uk | 01392 361 300
Our commercial waste management services across Exeter
We provide a full suite of commercial waste management and disposal services for businesses across Exeter, from traditional business bin collection and disposal, to specialist hazardous and confidential waste management.
Our Zero-to-Landfill commitment
We offer a range of specialist waste disposal services, all of which operate under Zero to Landfill. We remain the only waste management company in the East Devonshire region that processes waste for recycling, rather than sending it all to Energy-from-Waste plants or incineration.
What our customers say
We are proud that so many of our customers come back to us every time for all their commercial waste disposal needs. You can find out more about what our customers think below.
Contact the Experienced
Team at DCW
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Exeter Commercial Waste Management FAQs
Do you collect from commercial businesses in Exeter?
Yes – commercial waste collection is at the core of what we do at DCW. We work with businesses across Exeter every day, and you’ll regularly see our bright blue lorries operating throughout the city. From independent shops to large commercial premises, we provide reliable waste collection services tailored to the specific requirements of Exeter’s many brilliant businesses.
Where do you collect commercial waste from Exeter?
We collect commercial waste from businesses across the whole of Exeter. That includes the city centre, Exeter Quay, Sowton Industrial Estate, Marsh Barton, business parks, retail areas and surrounding suburbs. Wherever your premises are located in Exeter, if your business generates waste, we can collect it.
How often do you collect waste from Exeter’s businesses?
We collect commercial waste in Exeter on schedules designed around how your business actually operates. There’s little sense in emptying bins that aren’t full – just as it’s not practical or environmentally responsible to let bins overflow. That’s why we tailor collection frequencies to your waste volumes, opening hours and Exeter City Council guidelines, ensuring a dependable and efficient service.
Do you supply business bins in Exeter?
Yes, we supply a full range of business bins to organisations across Exeter. This includes wheelie bins, waste sacks, skips, hazardous waste drums, plastic tubes and more. All bins we supply are compliant, safe to use, environmentally responsible and designed to keep your site tidy, professional and compliant.
What types of sectors in Exeter do you support?
We support businesses across almost every sector in Exeter. Thanks to our integrated waste-management approach, we can provide food and glass recycling for hospitality venues, clinical and cardboard waste services for healthcare facilities, and general, electrical and office waste collection for business parks and commercial offices. It’s a broad service offering, and one we deliver to a consistently high standard.
Do you offer business recycling services in Exeter?
Absolutely. Business recycling is a core part of our service for organisations across Exeter. From paper and cardboard to electrical, food and hazardous waste, we collect, manage and recycle materials responsibly – ensuring everything is diverted away from landfill.
Do you collect food waste in Exeter?
Yes, we provide dedicated food waste recycling collections for businesses throughout Exeter, including restaurants, cafés, hotels, hospitals and educational establishments.