Ever wondered what happens to your trade waste once it’s collected? At Canford Recycling Centre in Wimborne, every load is managed with care, precision and environmental responsibility. The site is fully licensed to handle both hazardous and non-hazardous waste, helping Dorset businesses recycle more and send less to landfill.
Here’s a look behind the scenes at how AMS manages trade waste collection and recycling at Canford.
1. Arrival and Weighing In
When trade waste vehicles arrive at Canford Recycling Centre, they enter through a dual weighbridge system that records the load weight. This ensures accurate billing, transparent reporting and compliance with environmental regulations. Tracking each delivery also helps AMS monitor the amount of material being recycled and diverted from landfill.
2. Segregation and Tipping
After weighing in, each vehicle tips its waste into clearly marked bays depending on material type. Canford accepts a wide range of waste streams, including:
- General and commercial waste (loose or compacted)
- Construction and demolition waste such as concrete, hardcore and tarmac
- Dry mixed recyclables like cardboard, paper, glass, metal and plastic
- Wood waste and green waste
- Hazardous materials (by arrangement)
- Asbestos and other controlled waste (handled safely and compliantly)
By separating waste at the source, AMS prevents contamination and ensures recyclable materials can be recovered efficiently.
3. Sorting, Processing and Recycling
Once tipped, the waste is carefully sorted and processed by material type:
- Recyclables such as plastic, metal, paper and glass are separated, cleaned and baled before being sent to specialist reprocessors.
- Wood waste is shredded and reused for biomass fuel or recycled into new products.
- Construction waste is crushed and screened to produce recycled aggregates, reducing the need for quarried stone.
- Hazardous waste is isolated and disposed of safely in compliance with Environment Agency regulations.
This process ensures that as much material as possible is reused or recycled rather than sent to landfill.
4. Managing Residual Waste
For waste that cannot be recycled, AMS ensures all residual materials are sent to licensed disposal facilities that comply with environmental standards. This responsible waste management approach reduces environmental impact and supports Dorset’s sustainability goals.
5. Recycled Aggregates and Concrete
In addition to processing waste, Canford Recycling Centre also produces and sells recycled aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. These sustainable materials are made from locally processed construction waste and are ideal for use in building and landscaping projects.
By turning waste into new resources, AMS supports the circular economy — giving materials a second life and reducing the region’s carbon footprint.
6. Licensed and Regulated Operations
The Canford Recycling Centre operates under a full environmental permit, allowing AMS to accept and process a broad range of waste types. This ensures that every tonne of waste is managed responsibly, safely and legally.
AMS’s focus on compliance and sustainability gives local businesses complete peace of mind that their trade waste is being handled correctly and in line with UK waste management regulations.
7. Supporting Dorset Businesses
AMS provides transparent pricing, flexible disposal options and detailed reporting for business clients across Dorset. Whether through scheduled wheelie bin collections or direct tipping at Canford Recycling Centre, companies can trust that their waste is being processed efficiently and ethically.
Talk to Us About Trade Waste Services
If your business needs dependable trade waste collection or disposal, we have you covered. We offer flexible, sustainable solutions that keep your operations compliant and environmentally responsible.
Call us on 01202 579579 to get a quote or speak with our team about your waste management needs.