Martlands provides a professional and fully compliant Food Waste and ABP Collection service for businesses across Lancashire, Cheshire, and Merseyside. We understand that the management of animal by-products and commercial organic waste is a time-sensitive and highly regulated task, which is why our family-run team is committed to a rapid and reliable response. Operating as a DEFRA approved processing facility, we ensure that all food waste recycling and ABP disposal is handled with the highest standards of biosecurity and environmental care.
Compliant Waste Disposal in Lancashire and Cheshire
As a long-standing specialist in the waste management industry, we offer a streamlined process for the collection and disposal of all categories of animal by-products (ABP). Our services are designed to help you remain fully compliant with the Animal By-Products Regulations, ensuring that your business premises remain hygienic and meet all legal audit requirements.
Our Commercial Collection Services
We are equipped to handle a wide variety of requirements, including:
- Food Waste Collection: Reliable disposal solutions for supermarkets, restaurants, and food manufacturers.
- Category 1 ABP Collection: High-risk animal by-product removal ensuring total biosecurity and legal compliance.
- Category 2 ABP Collection: Expert handling of Category 2 materials, including fallen stock and manure, for safe disposal or processing.
- Category 3 ABP Collection: Efficient processing of low-risk animal by-products and former foodstuffs.
- Butchers Waste Collection: Specialist collection for abattoirs and butchers’ shops across Lancashire and Cheshire.
Your Legal Duty of Care and Compliance
Managing the Three ABP Categories
Navigating the Animal By-Products Regulations is essential for any business handling organic waste. Martlands is licensed to collect and process all three categories, ensuring that high-risk materials (Category 1) and lower-risk former foodstuffs (Category 3) are strictly segregated and disposed of according to UK law.
Documentation and Audit Readiness
Compliance requires more than just disposal; it requires proof. For every collection, we provide a Waste Transfer Note (WTN) or Commercial Document. This provides your business with a clear audit trail, essential for ISO 14001 certification, local authority inspections, and internal sustainability reporting.
Tailored Waste Management for Every Sector
Hospitality and Catering
For restaurants, hotels, and cafes across Lancashire and Cheshire, we provide a clean and reliable service to manage daily organic waste. Our leak-proof containers ensure your kitchen remains hygienic, preventing pests and unpleasant odours while meeting strict environmental health standards.
Retail and Supermarkets
We assist major retailers and independent grocers in managing “former foodstuffs”—expired or damaged goods that are no longer fit for sale. Our processing facility efficiently handles packaged food waste, ensuring it is diverted from landfill and repurposed into renewable energy.
Manufacturing and Industrial Food Production
Large-scale food manufacturers generate significant volumes of production by-products. Martlands offers scheduled, high-capacity collections tailored to your production timelines, providing a fully traceable and compliant route for Category 3 animal by-products.
Sustainable Food Waste Collection & Recycling
At Martlands, we are committed to a “zero-to-landfill” policy. Our Food Waste and ABP Collection service ensures that your organic waste is not merely disposed of, but instead repurposed to improve sustainability and protect the local environment.
From Waste to Renewable Energy
All food waste gathered by our collection service is transported to a specialist Anaerobic Digestion facility for processing.
- The Process: Naturally occurring microorganisms break down the organic matter through anaerobic digestion to produce biogas and a nutrient-rich bio-fertiliser.
- The Outcome: The biogas is converted into renewable electricity and fed directly into the National Grid, while the fertiliser is used by the local agricultural community in Lancashire and Cheshire to support crop growth.
Professional Animal By-Product Collection and Processing
Martlands is a fully licensed processor of all three categories of Animal By-Products (ABPs). We operate a dedicated, bio-secure waste processing plant, ensuring that every collection meets the latest environmental guidelines and UK legislation.
Compliant ABP Disposal for the North West
You can be confident that Martlands provides an efficient, professional service that is fully compliant with all relevant environmental laws.
- Specialised Fleet: Your waste is collected by a vehicle from our fleet specifically suited to the ABP category being transported.
- Resource Recovery: We focus on circular economy principles. For example, all Category 3 animal by-product waste is processed into finished products for use in other industrial goods and processes. This ensures that your business waste is handled responsibly, with nothing going to waste.
Best Practices for On-Site Food Waste Storage
To ensure your Food Waste and ABP Collection is as efficient as possible, we recommend following these biosecurity steps:
- Segregate at Source: Ensure non-organic waste like plastics and metals are kept separate to maintain the quality of the recycling stream.
- Use Sealed Containers: Keep all ABP waste in the hygienic, leak-proof bins provided by Martlands to prevent the attraction of vermin.
- Hard-Standing Access: Ensure your collection point is located on a flat, hard surface that is easily accessible for our HGVs and specialised wagons.
Why Choose Martlands for Food Waste and ABP Collection?
Choosing a local specialist for your Food Waste and ABP Collection ensures that you receive a quicker and more flexible response than national alternatives. We have spent over 100 years working alongside the North West business community, building a reputation for reliability, professional integrity, and “zero-to-landfill” waste solutions.
Licensed Processing and Biosecurity
Biosecurity is our top priority. Our specialist vehicles are leak-proof and thoroughly disinfected between collections to prevent cross-contamination. As a licensed waste carrier, we provide all the necessary commercial documentation and traceability required for your environmental records, giving you total peace of mind during inspections.
Local Service Areas for Food Waste and ABP Collection
Martlands provides a rapid-response collection service across the North West of England. Our strategic location in Burscough allows our fleet of specialist vehicles to reach farms quickly, ensuring biosecurity is maintained and disposal is handled legally and efficiently.
We provide comprehensive coverage across the following regions:
- Lancashire: Including Ormskirk, Burscough, Skelmersdale, Preston, Chorley, and Blackpool.
- Cheshire: Covering Northwich, Knutsford, Warrington, Chester, and the Wirral.
- South Cumbria: Serving agricultural communities in Kendal, Carnforth, Windermere, and the Furness Peninsula.
- Merseyside & Greater Manchester: Supporting rural fringes across the M6 and M62 corridors.
Specialist Agricultural Waste Solutions
While we provide extensive commercial and industrial waste management, Martlands’ roots are firmly planted in the agricultural sector. We understand that farms and rural businesses in Lancashire and Cheshire have unique requirements when it comes to the disposal of deceased livestock and equine remains.
Professional Farm and Fallen Stock Collection
For our agricultural clients, we provide a dedicated and highly responsive service for the removal of casualty animals and fallen cattle. As a DEFRA approved sampling centre, we ensure that all collections are handled with strict biosecurity measures to protect your remaining livestock and maintain farm hygiene.
- Farm and Fallen Stock Collection: Learn more about our 24-hour rapid response service for cattle, sheep, and equine disposal across the North West.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How frequently can you collect food waste?
Martlands offers flexible Food Waste and ABP Collection schedules tailored to your specific business requirements. We provide everything from daily pickups for high-volume food manufacturers to weekly or fortnightly scheduled services for smaller retail outlets and restaurants across Lancashire and Cheshire.
What types of businesses do you provide food waste collection for?
We work with a diverse range of sectors, including supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, abattoirs, butchers’ shops, and large-scale food manufacturing facilities. Any business that produces organic waste or animal by-products can benefit from our compliant disposal routes.
Can you handle packaged or expired food waste?
Yes. We specialise in the disposal of “former foodstuffs”—products that are no longer intended for human consumption due to expiration, packaging defects, or logistics issues. Our processing facilities can efficiently handle packaged goods, diverting them from landfill toward sustainable energy production.
Is Martlands a licensed ABP collector?
Absolutely. Martlands is a fully licensed waste carrier and operates a DEFRA-approved processing facility. We adhere strictly to the UK Animal By-Products Regulations to ensure every collection is bio-secure and legally compliant.
Do you provide Waste Transfer Notes (WTNs)?
Yes. For every Food Waste and ABP Collection, we provide the necessary commercial documentation and Waste Transfer Notes. This ensures you have a complete audit trail for environmental inspections and local authority compliance.
What are Category 1, 2, and 3 Animal By-Products?
ABPs are classified into three categories based on risk. Category 1 is high-risk (e.g., specified risk material), Category 2 is medium-risk (e.g., fallen stock or manure), and Category 3 is low-risk (e.g., parts of slaughtered animals fit for human consumption but not intended for it). Martlands is licensed to collect and process all three categories.
What happens to the food waste after collection?
We follow a “zero-to-landfill” policy. Most food waste is transported to our specialist Anaerobic Digestion facility. Here, microorganisms break down the waste to produce biogas, which is converted into renewable electricity for the National Grid, and a nutrient-rich fertiliser for local agriculture.
How does your service help my business’s carbon footprint?
By diverting your waste from landfill to anaerobic digestion, you significantly reduce methane emissions. Our process turns your waste into green energy and bio-fertilisers, helping your business support the UK’s circular economy and achieve sustainability targets.
Do you provide specific bins for food waste and ABP?
Yes, we supply a variety of hygienic, leak-proof, and colour-coded containers specifically designed for the storage of different ABP categories. These bins are designed to maintain site hygiene and prevent the attraction of vermin or pests.
Which areas do you cover for commercial collections?
Our primary service areas include Lancashire, Cheshire, South Cumbria, and Merseyside. We regularly serve businesses in Burscough, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Preston, Warrington, Chester, and the Greater Manchester rural fringes.
What is the cost of a commercial food waste collection?
Pricing is tailored based on the volume of waste, the frequency of collection, and the specific category of ABP. Contact our commercial team for a free waste audit, and we will provide a competitive, transparent quote for your business.
Contact Martlands Today
For immediate assistance or to schedule a regular collection, please contact our specialist agricultural team:
Phone: 01704 776977 (24-Hour Emergency Line)
Head Office: 01704 893161
Email: enquiries@martlands.co.uk
Address: Martlands Farm, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 0SD