About Borders Waste Solutions Ltd
SEPA-registered waste carrier serving Hawick and the Scottish Borders with professional, compliant, and environmentally responsible waste removal services.
Company Overview
Borders Waste Solutions Ltd is a SEPA-registered waste carrier (Registration Number SC878865) based in Hawick, Scottish Borders. We provide professional waste removal and property clearance services to residential, commercial, and trade customers across the TD postcode areas and wider Scottish Borders region.
Founded to address a significant gap in the Scottish Borders waste removal market, we recognised that many property owners, landlords, and businesses struggled to find reliable, legally compliant waste carriers who understood local needs and operated with full regulatory compliance.
Unlike unregistered operators or distant national companies, we combine local knowledge with professional standards. We understand the Scottish Borders property market, access challenges in rural areas, and the specific requirements of the Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012.
Our company is registered in Scotland (Company Number SC878865) with our registered office at 9D Kenilworth Avenue, Hawick, TD9 8EG. We operate throughout the Scottish Borders, with Hawick as our operational base, allowing us to provide responsive service across the region.
Our Mission
To provide the Scottish Borders with professional, legally compliant, and environmentally responsible waste removal services that protect our customers from legal liability while minimising environmental impact.
We believe that waste removal should be straightforward, transparent, and compliant. Too many property owners unknowingly use illegal waste carriers, exposing themselves to prosecution and fines. Our mission is to make legal, professional waste removal accessible and affordable across the Scottish Borders.
We’re committed to operating with complete transparency about our pricing, our processes, and our environmental practices. Every customer receives Waste Transfer Notes as legal proof of proper disposal, and we maintain detailed records as required by Scottish waste regulations.
Regulatory Commitment
SEPA Registration
Fully registered with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SC878865) as an authorised waste carrier.
Waste Transfer Notes
Legal documentation provided for every job, proving proper disposal and regulatory compliance.
Environmental Responsibility
Recycling-first approach with waste segregation and maximum diversion from landfill.
Professional Service
Trained two-person teams with public liability insurance and professional equipment.
Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012
We operate in full compliance with the Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012, which govern how waste must be handled, transported, and disposed of in Scotland. These regulations are stricter than those in England and Wales, reflecting Scotland’s commitment to environmental protection.
Duty of Care
Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, anyone producing waste has a legal Duty of Care to ensure it’s handled properly. This means you must:
- Only use registered waste carriers (like Borders Waste Solutions Ltd)
- Obtain and retain Waste Transfer Notes as proof of proper disposal
- Ensure waste is taken to authorised facilities
- Take reasonable steps to prevent illegal disposal
If you use an unregistered carrier or fail to obtain proper documentation, you can be prosecuted and fined up to £5,000, even if you didn’t know the carrier was operating illegally.
SEPA Registration
Our SEPA registration (SC878865) is publicly verifiable on the SEPA website. This registration confirms we meet the legal requirements to collect, transport, and dispose of waste in Scotland. We undergo regular compliance checks and maintain detailed records of all waste movements.
Waste Transfer Notes
We provide Waste Transfer Notes for every job, documenting what waste was collected, where it was taken, and when. These notes are your legal proof that you’ve met your Duty of Care obligations. We retain copies for a minimum of 2 years as required by law, and you should do the same.
Service Coverage Across the Scottish Borders
Borders Waste Solutions Ltd provides reliable commercial waste collection services across towns and communities throughout the Scottish Borders. From our operational base in Hawick, we support businesses across the region with compliant, efficient, and environmentally responsible waste management services.
Borders Waste Solutions operates across the Scottish Borders with Hawick serving as our main operational hub. Our local base allows us to provide reliable commercial waste collection with fast response times and consistent service for businesses in the surrounding area.
We provide commercial waste collection services across key towns in the Scottish Borders including Jedburgh, Kelso, Selkirk, Galashiels, and Melrose. Businesses in these areas benefit from scheduled, compliant waste collection supported by established regional service routes.
Our services also extend to surrounding communities including Coldstream, Duns, Eyemouth, Peebles, Innerleithen, Earlston, and Newtown St Boswells.
This ensures businesses across the wider region can access professional and fully licensed waste collection services.
We offer flexible waste collection schedules designed to match your business operations. Whether weekly, fortnightly, or tailored arrangements are required, our team provides reliable collections with minimal disruption.