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For local authorities

Your trusted partner in sustainable household waste solutions.

How we make municipal waste management solutions easier

We support local authorities in reducing domestic waste, maximising value, and improving sustainability through reliable household waste collection and recycling services. Our tailored local authority waste solutions are designed to support efficient residential waste collection while helping councils meet environmental targets.

We work in partnership with you to deliver effective local authority waste management support, enhance recyclability, and increase community engagement through education and outreach. Our innovative technologies such as our smart waste collection solutions which help councils optimise collection routes, improve operational efficiency, and gain greater visibility over waste service performance.

With a focus on long-term performance, Biffa provides trusted local authority waste management support to safely reduce waste, boost recycling rates, and lower overall costs.

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Our services
Biffa offers reliable and efficient waste collection and street cleansing services to over 30 local authorities across the UK. From handling general waste and recycling to managing bulky and clinical waste, we provide bespoke solutions that meet each client's unique needs. We prioritise cost-efficiency, sustainability and residents' satisfaction.
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Control Centre
Innovating for a safer tomorrow

Our award-winning Control Centre ensures that workforces are consistently and independently monitored, saving you money by reducing costly accidents, incidents and insurance claims.

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Why choose Biffa for local authority waste disposal support?

Sustainable
Our services increase recycling, reduce landfill, and enable the circular economy 
Safe
All our services meet the highest safety standards - on site, on the road and in the community
Compliant
We ensure our services are fully compliant with waste and environmental regulations, such as Simpler Recycling
Tailored
We create bespoke service solutions designed to meet your unique requirements
Flexible
We adapt our services as your needs and legislation change
Efficient
We collaborate with you to innovate, and drive efficiencies to deliver real value for money now and ongoing
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100%
of our Local Authority partners would recommend us
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85%
of our local authority partners agree we deliver great value for money
Our 2-year audit confirmed over 85% of our local authority partners agree we deliver great value for money and 100% would recommend us. We partner with you to manage your residential waste collection and provide a range of services (including street cleaning) to improve recyclability, reduce costs and drive local sustainability.
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Binsight - smarter recycling
Developed in partnership with Contel, Binsight is Biffa’s smart bin, equipped with sensors that capture real-time data to transform how local authorities manage household food waste collections. As mandatory food waste collections roll out across England from April 2026, Binsight helps councils prepare with accurate participation tracking, route insights, and automated analytics - supporting more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable services.
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Consultancy services
Biffa Municipal Consultancy helps local authorities navigate complex policy change, budget constraints and ambitious sustainability targets with confidence. Unlike traditional consultancies, our support is grounded in operational expertise, combining strategic insight with hands-on delivery. Whether you need help modelling new services, reducing emissions, or planning for future policy change, our team provides the end-to-end expertise to deliver smarter, compliant and future-ready waste services.
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The latest news from Biffa Municipal

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Transforming Cornwall's recycling services for Simpler Recycling

Biffa partnered with Cornwall Council and Suez to implement a new waste management system in the region, introducing weekly food waste collections and enhancing existing recycling services.
Municipal
Food Waste
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Biffa municipal contracts named as some of the best recyclers in England

31 Mar 2025
3 mins
The latest government stats were announced ahead of the launch of Simpler Recycling for households in 2026
Recycling
Municipal
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Enhancing safety through AI-powered monitoring

Biffa implemented an AI-powered monitoring system at one of its depot to address safety concerns, promote behavioural changes, and educate the staff on maintaining high health and safety standards.
Municipal
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Portsmouth City Council: Modelling New Waste Management Solutions with Biffa

Collaborating with Biffa, Portsmouth City Council explored innovative waste management solutions to enhance recycling efficiency.
Municipal
Biffa's award for excellence ceremony in recycling and waste management

Awards for Excellence: Biffa finalists enjoy limelight

17 May 2024
3 mins
The awards recognise innovation, dedication and success in the recycling and waste industry, local authorities and the wider sector.
Corporate
Services
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South Warwickshire food waste implementation

Find out how Biffa worked closely with the two local authorities in South Warwickshire to introduce the new waste collection system whilst improving sustainability and efficiency.
Municipal
Food Waste
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East Sussex re-route: Transforming waste collection with Biffa

Biffa’s extensive scale and specialised capabilities helped transform East Sussex’s waste collections. By designing a tailored reroute project, Biffa helped achieve improved operational efficiencies and increased flexibility to adapt to evolving service demands and future regulatory requirements.
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Committed to sustainability

Biffa is committed to sustainability, increasing recycling, reducing waste entering landfill, and enabling the circular economy. In the last decade, we’ve invested over £1 billion in surplus redistribution, plastic recycling, energy recovery infrastructure and low carbon collections.

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70%
reduction in our carbon emissions since 2002
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26k 
tonnes of compost generated
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Biffa councils placed in DEFRA's top 5 recycling league table
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Partners in social value
At Biffa, social responsibility is at the heart of our operations. We actively engage with residents to promote sustainable practices, support local initiatives, and foster environmental stewardship. Through educational programs, community clean-ups, and recycling campaigns, we empower residents to contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.
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Green Waste Club
With over 70,000 members the Green Waste Club offers a subscription collection service for green waste for as little as £1 per week. Residents can choose an individual subscription or share a group subscription with their neighbours. All green waste collected is converted at our facilities into compost for domestic and agricultural use.   
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Discover how we can help you

If you are a resident enquiring about your household waste collection, serviced by Biffa, please contact your local council. If you are a local authority and would like to find out how we can support your household waste collections and more please get in touch below.
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For local authorities

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Household waste collection & street cleansing services

We offer a range of reliable, efficient, safe, and cost-effective waste collection and street cleansing services to over 30 local authorities across the UK.
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Local communities and households

With a network of 100 depots and local teams serving over 98% of UK postcodes, we are active in local communities up and down the country. Find out more about the practical help and support we can provide to the communities in which we operate. 
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Simpler Recycling legislation (England)

Discover how the new Simpler Recycling legislation, effective 31st March 2026, will transform household recycling. Local Authorities will have to provide services that allow householders to separate recyclables.
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