The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for restaurants, pubs and bars. But, of course, the more customers you serve, the more waste you produce. More customers means more meals served, more drinks poured, which is of course hugely welcomed, but unfortunately this also means more waste generated. Kitchen scraps, glass bottles and jars, cardboard packaging and general rubbish all need to be taken care of. An effective waste management plan will keep operations smooth, customers happy and your business compliant.
360 Waste Management understands the unique pressures hospitality businesses face at this time of year. That’s why we provide tailored restaurant waste collections to help you handle the seasonal surge in waste responsibly and cost-effectively.
Increased Custom = Increased Waste
Every summer and holiday season, waste volumes in hospitality rise. The most common waste streams for pubs, bars and restaurants include:
- Commercial food waste – from kitchens, plate scraps and preparation areas.
- Dry mixed recycling bins (DMR) – for cardboard boxes, cans, tins and plastic packaging.
- Glass waste – from bottles and drinks service.
- General waste – including contaminated packaging and non-recyclables.
If these aren’t managed properly, overflowing bins can cause storage issues, attract pests and even result in health & safety and compliance problems. A realistic restaurant waste management plan keeps your site clean and safe and also helps you reduce costs and minimise your environmental footprint.
Food Waste Regulations: Is Your Business Up to Speed?
The Simpler Recycling regulations came into effect in March 2025. This means any business with 10 or more employees that produces more than 5kg of food waste per week must have dedicated food waste collections. That includes restaurants, pubs, bars and catering services –most hospitality businesses easily exceed this threshold.
If you don’t comply, you risk fines and enforcement action. But the good news is that compliance is simple with the right waste partner. 360 Waste Management offers commercial food waste collection and commercial food waste disposal services designed specifically for the hospitality industry. We provide the right bins, the right schedules and full compliance support.
Learn more here: New Food Waste Regulations for UK Businesses
How 360 Waste Management Helps Hospitality Businesses
We’re one of the UK’s trusted business waste companies, and work with pubs, bars and restaurants of all sizes. Our flexible, reliable services makes restaurant waste management simple and cost-effective, especially during busy holiday periods.
Our services include:
- Food waste collections – and catering waste collections tailored to hospitality businesses.
- Commercial wheelie bin collection with free supply of bins – including 660-litre and 1100-litre wheelie bins for businesses.
- Dry mixed recycling bins – to separate recyclables efficiently and reduce contamination.
- Commercial food waste disposal services – that keep you compliant with regulations.
- Flexible schedules – to match your busiest trading periods, including evenings and weekends.
Because all our bins are supplied free of charge, you only pay for the collections you need. That means you can set up multiple recycling points – making it easier for staff to separate waste correctly.
The holiday rush is great for business – but don’t let waste pile up and undo your hard work. With reliable restaurant waste collections, compliant commercial food waste disposal and sustainable recycling solutions, 360 Waste Management helps you stay ahead of the regulations and focus on what matters most – your customers.
Contact us today for a free waste audit and see how we can streamline waste management for your restaurant, pub or bar this busy season.
