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Bin & Waste Area Check

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  • All bins have lids that close and waste is not overflowing
  • General waste, recycling and food waste in the right separate bins
  • Bins kept a safe distance from the building, not against the wall
  • No leaks, spills or loose rubbish on the ground
  • No signs of pests, such as droppings, around the bins
  • The waste area gate or store is locked and tidy
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Bin & Waste Area Check

Keep your waste area tidy and contained so you avoid pests, smells, fire risk and fines.

9 checksPDF + phoneReviewed for 2026Source: Environmental Protection Act 1990, GOV.UK
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9 things to check.

Everything that matters, nothing that does not. Here is the full list, exactly as it appears on the template.

  • 1All bins have lids that close and waste is not overflowing
  • 2General waste, recycling and food waste in the right separate bins
  • 3Bins kept a safe distance from the building, not against the wall
  • 4No leaks, spills or loose rubbish on the ground
  • 5No signs of pests, such as droppings, around the bins
  • 6The waste area gate or store is locked and tidy
  • 7Cardboard broken down so it does not pile up
  • 8Booked collections are happening and bins are not building up
  • 9Waste transfer notes kept safe as proof of proper disposal

Good to know

Businesses have a legal duty of care to store waste securely, and bins should be at least 10 metres from a building to reduce fire risk.

Source: Environmental Protection Act 1990, GOV.UK

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