Commercial Waste Collection & Management in Plymouth
DCW has been a proud provider of commercial waste collection and management expertise in Plymouth for nearly 40 years.
From Barbican’s historic lanes and marina to the city’s largest business hubs at Burrington and the Science Park, 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 and around Plymouth, we’re ready to help.

Serving businesses in Plymouth from our state-of-the-art waste management facilities
We operate across Plymouth 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 Plymouth
We provide a full suite of commercial waste management and disposal services for businesses across Plymouth, 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.
Contact the Experienced
Team at DCW
Contact DCW for a cost effective and sustainable waste management solution. For a no obligation quote complete the form or call today on:
For service enquiries please speak to your local depot.
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Our phone lines are open during these hours
Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.30pm
Plymouth Commercial Waste Management FAQs
Do you collect from commercial businesses in Plymouth?
Yes – commercial waste collection is central to what we do at DCW. We work with businesses across Plymouth every day, and you’ll regularly see our bright blue lorries operating throughout the city. From independent traders to large commercial sites, we provide reliable waste collection services tailored to the needs of Plymouth’s diverse business community.
Where do you collect commercial waste in Plymouth?
We collect commercial waste from businesses across the whole of Plymouth. This includes the city centre, the Barbican and waterfront areas, Burrington Business Park, Plymouth Science Park, industrial estates, retail zones and surrounding neighbourhoods. Wherever your business is based in Plymouth, if it produces waste, we can collect it.
How often do you collect waste from Plymouth’s businesses?
We collect commercial waste in Plymouth on schedules designed around how your business actually operates. There’s no value in collecting half-empty bins – just as it’s not practical or environmentally responsible to allow bins to overflow. That’s why we tailor collection frequencies to your waste volumes, operating hours and local authority guidance, ensuring a dependable and efficient service.
Do you supply business bins in Plymouth?
Yes, we supply a full range of business bins to organisations throughout Plymouth. This includes wheelie bins, waste sacks, skips, hazardous-waste drums, plastic tubes and more. All bins we provide are compliant, safe to use, environmentally responsible and designed to keep your premises clean, professional and compliant.
What types of sectors in Plymouth do you support?
We support businesses across almost every sector in Plymouth. 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 comprehensive service offering – and one we deliver to a consistently high standard.
Do you offer business recycling services in Plymouth?
Absolutely. Business recycling is a core part of our service for organisations across Plymouth. From paper and cardboard to electrical, food and hazardous waste, we collect, manage and recycle materials responsibly and don’t find their way into landfill.
Do you collect food waste in Plymouth?
Yes – we provide dedicated food-waste recycling collections for businesses throughout Plymouth, including restaurants, cafés, hotels, hospitals and educational establishments.












