Fast and Reliable Brewery Waste Management in London

Breweries Waste

Breweries in the UK are no longer massive, sprawling industrial manufacturing operations. The vast majority of these operations are microbreweries, as well as micro-distilleries. They’re popping up everywhere these days, including on high streets and in airports. This means the demand for reliable brewery waste management services is soaring.

Whether you’re producing a premium craft whisky or a very British beer, you’ll be producing a significant amount of waste. From supplies packaging to excess alcohol, we’ve got you covered at Urbin. We tailor breweries’ waste management services to the specific needs of the client. This means your operation runs smoothly, complies with regulations, and minimises the cost of commercial waste collection and disposal services.

To get started, all you need to do is book a service online. Alternatively, contact us on 0207 965 7349 to discuss your brewery and distillery management needs in detail.

We have seen brewery operations firsthand, so we understand their needs – and the huge amount of waste they produce. As well as food waste, there’s packaging, broken equipment, and excess alcohol to dispose of. And if all that isn’t complex enough, a range of regulations make the process even more difficult and expensive. Only a licensed brewery waste management company in London has the ability to deliver a complete solution.

Before you enlist the services of a brewery and distillery waste specialist, it’s a good idea to get your house in order first. This means creating a system for separating, managing, and storing different types of waste when it’s on your premises. It also means ensuring your recycling process is robust, accurate, and being followed by everyone.

You’ll be glad to know that we can help you create a system that works for you with the provision of bins and sacks – located at key locations throughout your facility. Easy to clean, easy to move, and available in a range of sizes, our brewery wheelie bins are perfect for staying on top of your waste disposal obligations.

Whether you produce craft beer, whisky, gin, or cider, we can create a bespoke waste management solution that works for you.

We have the systems, technology, and equipment to help a wide range of businesses in this sector:

● Microbreweries
● Brewpubs
● Contract breweries
● Farm-based breweries
● Cideries
● Micro-distilleries and craft distilleries

If you produce alcohol for human consumption, we can help. Give us a call on 0207 965 7349 to learn more.

Many of the waste products produced by breweries and distilleries in the UK are tightly regulated in terms of their disposal. That’s why we’ve developed stringent collection and disposal processes that leave nothing to chance.

While we’d love to sample some of the excess alcohol produced by our clients, we remain professional at all times. Every aspect of your brewery and distillery waste management service will be planned in detail and executed to the letter.

To ensure we’re able to collect and dispose of the following brewery and distillery waste products, we have invested in specialised machinery and vehicles. And we have productive partnerships with organisations that can either recycle or ethically dispose of the waste we manage.

The brewery waste products we collect and dispose of include:

● Yeast
● Expired or used potato, malt, and grain
● Solids created during the brewing or distillation process
● Waste liquids
● Filter materials
● Waste and used hops
● Ingredients packaging
● Broken utensils and equipment

The main reason we recommend a clear system for separating waste at source is that it allows us to dispose of it in the right way. We offer high-tech solutions for just about every type of brewery waste – from the machinery you use to make your brews to the packaging your hops and barley are delivered in!

Don’t worry if you don’t see your type of brewery or distillery waste products listed here. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

● Sanitary waste from bathrooms across the site
● Food waste from cafes, restaurants, coffee shops and bars
● Dry mixed recycling – specifically recyclable packaging for food and drink
● Construction and maintenance waste
● General waste such as discarded packaging, clothing and food
● Vegetation from lawns, outdoor areas, gardens, etc.
● Restricted materials such as waste oil and unused cleaning agents

Even the smallest nano-brewery can produce a ridiculous amount of waste during the average production period. To help you stay on top of your waste situation while minimising your costs, we offer both sacks and wheelie bins – in various shapes.

You don’t need to pay for hire or delivery; you just pay one, pre-agreed price when you book your brewery waste collection service. Work out how much space you have, and whether a bin or a sack works best for you, and either book online or give us a call.

Don’t worry if you have specialised needs, as we have solutions for every type of brewery and distillery waste product. From dedicated recycling bins to sharps and broken glass receptacles, we’ve got the solutions you need.

You can order brewery waste recycling sacks online via your online account. When they’re full, give us a call, and we’ll send a team to collect them and dispose of them in the right way.

Choose the size of the brewery bin you require online, and we’ll deliver it to your preferred location at a time that suits you. When you’re ready for a pick-up, we’ll send our professionals to take care of it – leaving you free to run your brewery!

Believe us when we say that we know exactly how much waste the average brewery can create in a week. We’ve seen it with our own eyes. From the storage of raw ingredients and the brewing processes involved to canning/bottling and packaging for delivery, the operation generates waste at every stage.

When we take on waste management for distilleries and breweries, we prefer the collaborative approach. By creating a cohesive operation together, your waste will be collected and disposed of quickly, safely, and in the most environmentally friendly way possible.

To help us keep your brewery waste management operations efficient and green, we recommend you take the following steps:

Begin by evaluating your existing waste management processes. Determine the types and quantities of waste produced daily and the bins used for disposal. This analysis can identify opportunities to introduce recycling bins or adjust the sizes of existing bins.

Identify areas where waste can be reduced, and set waste reduction targets before integrating them into a detailed waste management plan. This plan should include information on waste generation, storage, removal schedules, responsible personnel, and frequency to ensure a clear and accountable process.

Acknowledge that production levels and waste output may fluctuate throughout the year. Adjust your waste management practices to accommodate these changes. And keep up in the loop! We can adjust our brewery waste collection services fairly easily with sufficient notice.

Develop and communicate a clear waste policy. And don’t forget to train staff to adhere to procedures that reduce waste at the source, increase recycling efforts, and enhance the overall efficiency of your process.

To streamline your brewery waste disposal process, start by placing an order for bins or sacks. Specify the type of waste and whether you need bins, sacks, or both. Choose sizes that match your storage needs until collection. We’ll provide a quick quote, allowing you to get on with running your business.

Our brewery waste collection service is designed to be flexible and adaptable. After selecting your bins or sacks, tell us your preferred delivery location and time. Then, inform us of any access issues, such as gated areas or restricted zones. Once details are confirmed, your bins or sacks will be delivered at the time you requested. We’ll let you know if there are any issues with your requested schedule.

Fill your bins or sacks with the designated waste type until they’re nearly full. Adhere to weight limits and avoid mixing in unapproved waste types. Work out a system that ensures the right waste makes it to the right bin or sack. And don’t forget to communicate the system to everyone involved. This will make the entire brewery or distillery waste management process a lot smoother and less prone to mistakes and delays.

When you need a pick-up, request one via your online Urbin account or call us on 0207 965 7349.

Did you know that wastewater treatment processes aren’t designed to handle alcohol? So simply pouring your waste down the drain isn’t an option. To avoid causing problems at regional water treatment plants, it’s best to arrange for your waste alcohol to be collected responsibly – by a specialised commercial waste management specialist.

Large-scale alcohol disposal in the UK is subject to some specific guidelines. Store your waste on-site in a drum or barrel. You can then ask a licensed specialist to remove and dispose of the alcohol responsibly. If you’re only wasting small amounts of alcohol, reach out to your local water company and ask for permission to pour it down the drain.

If you’re brewing beer, you probably don’t have to worry about strict disposal regulations. That’s because only alcoholic liquids with 24% ABV or higher are classed as being hazardous. Liquids with very high levels of alcohol are prone to ignition, as pure alcohol is highly flammable.

If you have questions about your brewery waste products, including any waste alcohol you generate on a regular basis, reach out to the Urbin team today.

Starting with the basics is the best way to approach brewery waste recycling. Create an in-house process for disposing of metals, plastics, paper, cardboard, and glass. If you need us to supply you with recycling bins or sacks, just let us know!

We have our own recycling process that relies on high-tech software solutions, state-of-the-art equipment, and specialised waste collection vehicles. We make sure that the right waste products and materials are sent to the appropriate recycling facility.

But breweries have some unique waste collection requirements that require a slightly different approach. When we’re dealing with food waste such as grains and yeast, as well as other organic materials, we utilise specialised disposal processes that are cost-effective and kind to the planet.

In many cases, the easiest way to dispose of spent grain is to use it as animal feed. Many farms and some animal shelters accept it for livestock and other animals, ensuring it is put to good use. You won’t get paid for it, but at least you know you’re doing everything you can to minimise food waste.

A wide range of traditional brewery and distillery ingredients can be composted with ease; they include:

● Draff
● Spent grains
● Used kieselgur
● Yeast
● Culms

Specialists can transport these materials to large-scale composting sites, where they naturally decompose relatively quickly.

Some breweries opt to send spent grain for conversion into fertiliser through various processes. At a time when the cost of fertilisers is exorbitant, there is a reasonable demand for spent grains right now.

Certain waste materials and products from breweries can be burned to generate energy heat or power. This requires the appropriate machinery and processes to minimise greenhouse gas emissions.

Anaerobic digestion plants use the waste to produce biogas and fertiliser from the remaining by-products of the process. Potential waste products from a brewery that might be suitable for this type of disposal include draff, spent grains, and pot ale.

Here at Urbin, we do everything we can to make brewery rubbish collection services simple, cost-effective, and convenient. Whether you’re running a distillery, an inner-city microbrewery, or a cidery, we have the processes, machinery, and vehicles to deliver the bespoke waste management solution your business needs.

To get started, obtain a free, no-obligation quote online. Alternatively, you can discuss waste management for breweries with an Urbin professional by calling us on 0207 965 7349.

Raise your glasses to a productive brewery waste management collaboration with Urbin – where waste meets tech!