
Waste management for entertainment, large events & recreation businesses
Flexible and reliable waste collections to support businesses with large scale events and high footfall
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Waste collections when you need them
Whether your business operates in entertainment, such as cinemas or theatres; large arenas or exhibition centres or are involved in recreational activities for sport or other entertainment spaces, your business is used to dealing with large numbers of people, perhaps frequently.
These facilities usually provide catering and refreshments for visitors. As a result, a lot of waste materials such as food waste, glass and packaging can be created.
All this waste needs to be collected quickly, perhaps before the next influx of people, and disposed of carefully.
Having a flexible and reliable waste collections supplier, that can adapt with your business during weekly or seasonal demand is important. Hills Waste Solutions makes it easier for your business by providing a reliable and flexible waste management service.
With our proven track record of working with the hospitality and events sectors, Hills provides:
- Reliable and flexible collection services
- Competitive rates and a quality service
- Recycling of food waste - even in its packaging
- Glass and dry mixed recycling

Expert Advice
Food waste, glass waste and dry mixed recycling are likely to be the main waste types that you generate and, as experts, we’ll help you determine the best waste solution for your business needs based on our experience, providing the value for money and efficiency you need. We understand the balance between cost and quality, and we consistently provide outstanding value while ensuring full compliance, reliability and minimal environmental impact.
Through our close working style, we’re able to continually monitor your costs and make recommendations for effective savings. We also provide regular reporting against agreed targets, keeping you informed about your waste management costs.
Thanks to decades of working alongside companies in the hospitality sector, we understand that margins are tight and every cost affects your bottom line. We’re experts in balancing value for money with the quality you need while ensuring full compliance, reliability and environmental sustainability.
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Scheduling Waste Collections
Not all entertainment businesses work to the same schedule. That’s why we offer a reliable and flexible waste collection service designed to fit around you. Most of the time, regular, scheduled collections will be exactly what you need. But your busy periods may be dictated by the calendars of touring performers, school holidays or the seasonal weather. That’s why we allow you to easily amend the frequency of our visits whenever you want.
Health and Safety
All businesses need to be aware of good health and safety and we’re one of just a handful of waste management companies to hold three ISOs, so we always have health and safety and compliance covered as part of our value-for-money, hassle-free service.
Recycling and sustainability
The hospitality industry is acutely aware of the need to protect the environment with many businesses now adopting sustainable practices, from using sustainably sourced to ethically sourced food for consumption.
At Hills we aim to recycle as much business waste as possible, as locally as possible.
We help businesses to ensure that their waste is segregated as much as possible. For example the food we collect will go to anaerobic digestion facilities where it is converted into fertiliser and energy. The glass we collect will be recycled to make new products.
Managing your waste
As part of our service we’ll work with you to determine the best solution for your business needs, looking at the type of waste you produce, the volume of waste and the most convenient time for waste collection.
We can provide you with an extensive range of waste containers, appropriately sized and suited to your business needs, to avoid problems caused by poor waste storage. For more information on our container range take a look at our dedicated pages:
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for packaged and unpackaged kitchen and food waste, drink waste and more.
FIND OUT MORETips and tricks to minimise your waste
The EU Waste Framework that guides the UK’s waste legislation encourages all businesses to reduce, reuse, recycle and recover their waste, in that order. Only once those options are exhausted should we consider disposal. So how can your business play a part?

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You might think that a waste management plan only helps with the waste you want to dispose of, but actually, there are lots of benefits to understanding your waste streams, starting with your procurement process. Can you choose to buy products that reduce your waste impact and running costs?
If you offer food to your customers, no matter how good your food waste management plan is, supply and demand means there will always be times when you’ve got food left over. The good news is that there are loads of brilliant causes who can make good use of it. Charities, including foodbanks and food redistributors, are always on the lookout for good quality surplus food, so you may not even need to leave your kitchen to turn waste into valuable meals for vulnerable people.
Frequently asked questions
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What size events can Hills Waste Solutions service?
Hills Waste can help you manage waste services for special events in the West Country where large numbers of people will be in attendance at a venue, for example sport related competitions or large scale music festivals.
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What happens to my event waste after it is collected?Once we have collected your event waste, we transport it to our local facilities to be sorted by waste type before being processed.
- Event waste such as paper, plastic, metal and glass will be recycled and used to create new products.
- Food waste will be broken down to create nutrient soil for the agriculture industry, or converted into energy that is fed into the national grid.
- Event waste that is not recyclable or compostable will be disposed of in landfill. Hills Waste responsibly manages landfill waste to mitigate any environmental impact.
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Do I need to monitor how full my bins get during the event?
At the event planning stage, it is crucial to take into account the amount of waste that is anticipated for each waste category, this will vary depending on the size and type of event. Hills Waste can help guide you when you develop your waste management programme, which should include strategies for monitoring waste volumes and developing plans to accommodate additional waste collection.
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How often will my bins be emptied?
When you partner with Hills Waste, we help you work out the best plan for the amount of waste your event is likely to produce, ensuring all waste is collected quickly and efficiently.
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What event waste services do Hills Waste provide?Hills Waste will work closely with event organisers to determine the most effective services.
- Waste containers - We provide a variety of waste containers of all sizes, including mixed recycling, glass waste bins, food waste bins, and rear-end loaders.
- Waste collection and removal - Hills Waste provides collection and removal services for all types of waste generated at events. This includes general waste, recycling, and food waste.
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How much does Event Waste management cost?The cost of collecting waste from your event depends on various factors, including the size and duration of the event, the expected volume and type of waste generated. Hills Waste works with you to create a solution that meets your specific needs.
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How many bins will I need for my event?As part of the assessment stage, our waste management team will work with you to establish the volume and type of waste that your event is likely to generate, taking into account the amount of attendees, the duration, and type of event you are holding. Based on our assessment, Hills Waste will provide the appropriate type, size and quantity of waste containers and can help you determine suitable locations to encourage waste disposal and minimise littering, while still providing the necessary vehicle access for safe removal.
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What types of events does Hills Waste service?Hills Waste service many types of events, venues, and entertainment establishments including cinemas and theatres, large arenas and exhibition centres, one day meets and weekend festivals. A recent example is the Calne Bike Meet™ an annual, free to attend event bringing together motorcyclists and the local community, where we provided 12 x 660 litre dry non-hazardous containers and 12 x 660 litre dry mixed-recycling containers to ensure that all generated waste is disposed of and collected responsibly and effectively.
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Why choose Hills Waste for Event Waste Management?Hills Waste is a trusted and experienced waste management service provider that has a successful history of managing waste for events. By partnering with Hills, you’ll benefit from our professional and cost-effective service, and as we’re one of just a handful of waste management companies to hold three ISOs, you can be rest assured that we comply with all regulations.
Want to know more?
We’re experienced, local experts who understand the unique demands of waste management in the Hospitality and Tourism sector. Contact our friendly professional team today to find out how we can help you meet your waste disposal and recycling challenges.