Our waste and recycling insurance covers vehicles, plant, tools, and public liability risks, protecting you whether you are collecting, transporting, processing, or managing waste across domestic, commercial, or industrial sites. We support everyone from sole traders to growing waste management and recycling businesses.
- Vehicles & Waste Collection Fleet
- Plant, Machinery & Recycling Equipment
- Stock, Materials & Recycled Goods Cover
- Public & Products Liability
- Employers Liability
- Personal Accident & Sickness
- Goods In Transit
- Business Interruption
- Professional Indemnity
- Legal Expenses & Personal Legal Protection
- Environmental Liability & Pollution Cover
- Portable Equipment Away From Site
What is Waste & Recycling Insurance?
The waste and recycling industry can be complex and comes with a wide range of risks from injuries to workers operating machinery to property damage during waste collection, in order to protect your business and employees the correct insurance cover is essential.
At West Craven Insurance, our skilled team know the waste and recycling sector comes with its own set of challenges, which is why we offer tailored insurance to help protect your business and the way you operate. Our cover is designed to be flexible and can be tailored to suit your business, including:
- Combined liability insurance for waste and recycling operations
- Buildings, material damage and business interruption cover
- Plant and machinery insurance for specialist equipment
- Commercial combined policies built around your needs
- Motor insurance for waste and recycling vehicles and fleets
- Public & employers liability insurance
- Directors & officers insurance
Whether you’re involved in collection, processing or recycling, we’ll help put the right cover in place to protect your business, your assets and your team from the day-to-day risks of the industry.
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What types of businesses to West Craven Insurance provide cover for?
We support a wide range of businesses across the waste and recycling sector, including:
- Waste management companies
- Transfer stations
- Recycling centres and processing facility
- Skip hire and waste transfer businesses
- Scrap metal merchants and car breakers
- Hazardous and specialist waste handlers
- Commercial and industrial waste contractors
- Landfill sites
- Waste-to-energy plant operators
- Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) operators
Why Choose West Craven Insurance?
- Experts in Commercial & industrial insurance for over 30 years.
- Long standing knowledge of the industry, with experts who specialise in waste and recycling insurance
- No call centres or automated telephones
- Tailored insurance policies to the needs of your business
- Expert, impartial, friendly & experienced team
- Over 150 five-star customer reviews
What is waste and recycling insurance?
Waste and recycling insurance is a specialist policy designed to protect businesses involved in collecting, handling, processing or disposing of waste, covering risks such as liability, equipment damage and business interruption.
Why do waste and recycling businesses need specialist insurance?
You will need a combination of different insurance policies as this sector involves higher risks, including heavy machinery, hazardous materials and transport operations. Standard business insurance often doesn’t provide adequate cover, so specialist policies are essential.
What does waste and recycling insurance typically cover?
Policies can include public and employers’ liability, plant and machinery cover, buildings and contents, business interruption, and motor insurance for vehicles used in your operations.
Is plant and machinery covered?
Yes, cover can be arranged for key equipment such as balers, compactors, shredders and other specialist machinery used in recycling and waste processing.
Do I need employers’ liability insurance?
If you employ staff, employers’ liability insurance is a legal requirement in the UK and protects your business against claims from employees who are injured or become ill due to their work.
What happens if my business has to stop trading temporarily?
Business interruption cover can help protect your income if your operations are disrupted due to events like fire, flooding or equipment breakdown.
How much does waste and recycling insurance cost?
The cost depends on your business size, type of work, equipment, number of employees and claims history, as well as the level of cover you choose.
Can my policy be tailored to my business?
Absolutely. At West Craven Insurance, policies are tailored to match your specific operations, ensuring you only pay for the cover you actually need.
If you run a waste and recycling business, contact West Craven Insurance on 01756 802100 to arrange suitable cover and help protect your vehicles, equipment, and operations.
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