The last few days of a shop refit can bring several different types of waste together. There might be packaging from new stock, old display units and materials left by the trades. The simplest way to arrange collection is to identify which of those items are ready to go and who has agreed to remove them.
Make separate lists for fixtures and building materials
Count freestanding display stands, empty crates, shelving and boxes. Show anything fixed to a wall or still connected before assuming it is ready for collection. If the refit has left rubble, tiles or offcuts, include those separately with photos. This helps us confirm what belongs in the agreed collection.
Work around deliveries and trading hours
Tell us when the shop is open and which entrance can be used for loading. If the property is inside a shopping centre or has a shared service yard, check who arranges loading access. Our commercial waste collection service can then assess the list and the available time for the job.
Confirm who can release the items
Tell us who will be on site and who can confirm which fixtures or stock are going. If the refit changes or a supplier takes some packaging back, send us an updated list. A clear handover means we know what to collect and what needs to stay for opening day.
Keep a record alongside the refit schedule
Add a waste collection line to the list of tasks before opening. Include who will unlock the loading entrance, when the old fittings will be free to collect and whether another supplier is taking packaging back. If the trades are still on site, agree which materials belong to their work so the same load is not booked twice.
For the waste your business is transferring, make sure the person organising the job knows where the paperwork will be kept. GOV.UK’s guide to waste transfer notes explains what information to record. A clear list of materials and quantities helps both at the quote stage and when confirming what left the premises.
Related guide: Clearing a stockroom after a stocktake.
