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Important notice for Traders
There is new guidance for the storage and disposal of upholstered furniture, which includes sofa, chair, and beanbags. Guidance on Upholstered domestic seating for traders is available.
We are no longer able to accept upholstered domestic seating from traders at Eshiels and Hawick waste transfer stations, Read how traders can dispose of upholstered domestic seating.
Trade access permits allow you to deposit waste at one our community recycling centres.
If you're taking waste in a trailer or large vehicle you need to book a time slot.
Permits available
- recycling
- recycling and general waste
- charity disposing of donated household goods
- electrical household clearance
Find more information about what is accepted in our permits.
Applying for a permit
Before applying ensure you have:
- Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) Waste Carriers Licence or Professional Transport and Carrier of Waste Registration details
- Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities (SIC) code for business activity
- credit/debit card for payment of permit
- read and understood the terms and conditions
Terms and conditions and FAQs
Please read the trade waste terms and conditions and trade access permit FAQs before applying.
Find information about our waste transfer station if you need to deposit larger amounts of waste than our permits allow.
We also offer a kerbside collection service for commercial waste.