Businesses listed under refuse provide services for the collection, handling and disposal of household, commercial and industrial waste. This may include scheduled bin collections, one-off clearances, bulky-item removal and the supply or hire of skips and containers. Some operators also collect recyclable materials, garden waste, building rubble or specific waste streams such as electrical equipment. Collected refuse is taken to an authorised facility for sorting, recycling, treatment or disposal, depending on its type and condition. Services can include waste transfer, document or duty-of-care records, and advice on separating materials for collection. Businesses transporting controlled waste for others generally need to be registered as waste carriers with the relevant environmental regulator; requirements depend on the activity and the waste involved. Customers may need to check what materials are accepted and arrange any permits required for placing a container on a public road.