Green waste recycling: A guide for landscapers, contractors and DIYers
As a professional in landscaping, construction, or a dedicated DIY enthusiast, you're likely to be familiar with the challenge of managing organic waste. Proper disposal and recycling of green waste is not just environmentally responsible, it’s essential for efficient project management and meeting sustainability goals. At Palmer Nurseries, we're committed to helping you navigate this process with our recycling facility.
What is garden waste?
Garden waste encompasses a wide variety of organic materials. At Palmer Nurseries, we accept:
✓ Grass cuttings
✓ Leaves
✓ Brash
✓ Dead plants
✓ Arboriculture residues
✓ Wood chip
✓ Logs
The benefits of recycling green waste
Environmental impact: Recycling reduces the amount of organic material in landfills, significantly lowering your carbon footprint.
Cost-effective: Our facility offers an efficient and economical solution for handling large volumes of green waste.
Regulatory compliance: Proper recycling helps you meet industry recycling targets and environmental regulations.
Resource conservation: Recycled green waste becomes valuable compost and biomass, contributing to a circular economy.
Convenience: Our local recycling station saves you time and transportation costs.
Essentials for successful waste disposal and recycling
Waste Carrier Licence
If you transport garden waste as part of your business, you legally require a Waste Carrier Licence. There are two types:
Top Tier: For larger-scale operations
Lower Tier: For smaller, occasional transporters
You can apply for a licence on the official government website.
Waste Transfer Notes
For each load of green waste you transport, you must complete a Waste Transfer Note. This document should include:
Type of waste
How the waste is contained
Information on the transporter
Other relevant details
Keep these notes on file for two years for potential inspections.
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Palmer Nurseries: Your green waste recycling partner
We’re proud of our commitment to sustainable practices. Our advanced recycling facility processes incoming waste into biomass fuel.
It offers clear benefits for professionals looking to efficiently and cost-effectively manage large volumes of green waste while achieving their recycling targets.
Why Choose Palmer Nurseries?
High-Specification Recycling: We produce quality compost products of various grades to meet market demands.
Minimal Waste: We ensure minimum waste from our composting process, with recycling of oversized materials.
Convenient Location: Our recycling station is located on Calverley Lane in Leeds, making drop-offs easy and reducing your transportation costs.
Environmental Leadership: By choosing Palmer Nurseries, you're contributing to reduced landfill use and a lower overall carbon footprint for the industry.
Next time you have green waste to dispose of, consider dropping it off at Palmer Nurseries. Together, we can make a significant impact on our environment while supporting your business goals.
