Cardboard Waste Collection and Recycling

Efficient cardboard waste collection and recycling for businesses. Learn how to reduce, recycle, and manage cardboard waste responsibly. Discover our expert services today!

Cardboard waste collection services for UK businesses

Do you need a waste management solution to handle excess cardboard waste? Reconomy is here to help you get started, with effective cardboard collection, disposal and recycling services, helping you reach your annual recycling targets.

With access to a large network of local supply partners, Reconomy’s cardboard collection and recycling solutions are both cost-effective and responsible, helping to improve the segregation and recycling of cardboard across the country. We can introduce closed-loop recycling solutions that take waste cardboard and return it back into your business.

Services

Cardboard recycling bins and equipment

Selecting appropriate cardboard recycling bins and equipment is crucial for businesses based on their cardboard waste volume and collection frequency requirements. Common bins and equipment used for cardboard recycling and collection include:

240l Wheelie Bin

360l Wheelie Bin

660l Wheelie Bin

1100l Wheelie Bin

Front End Loader Bin

Rear end loaders

Recycling equipment

Enclosed Skip Hire

Wait and load skips

Benefits of cardboard recycling and segregation for businesses

Do you need a waste management solution to handle excess cardboard waste? Reconomy can get you started, with effective cardboard recycling, helping you reach your annual recycling targets.

With access to a large network of local supply partners, Reconomy’s cardboard recycling solutions are both cost-effective and responsible, helping you to recycle your cardboard across the country. We can introduce closed-loop recycling solutions that take waste cardboard and return it back into your business.

Choosing to recycle cardboard has a range of benefits for businesses that go beyond environmental sustainability:

Cost Reduction: Reduce landfill tax expenses while saving on general waste costs.

Sustainable Practices: Demonstrates commitment to sustainability and supports upcoming Simpler Recycling compliance

Reduced Carbon Footprint: Helps reduce emissions compared to producing new materials from virgin resources.
Enhanced Corporate Reputation: Promotes a positive brand image.

Types of cardboard waste
How to book a cardboard collection service

Understanding the types of cardboard waste helps businesses set up recycling processes that comply with UK regulations and maximise recycling efficiency. The primary categories of cardboard waste include:

Corrugated Cardboard

A multi-layered material with inner and outer liners and a ruffled fluting, commonly used for packaging.

Paperboard

A thicker form of paper, often used for cartons and food packaging like juice and milk containers.

Cardboard Tubes

Typically used for posters and certain forms of packaging.

Parcel and Storage Boxes

Essential for online deliveries and storage, these boxes are recyclable if they are clean and dry.

Food Packaging

Includes boxes for cereals, biscuits, and eggs, often requiring additional cleaning to remove contaminants.

Honeycomb cardboard

Cardboard that has been created from using renewable materials, most commonly arriving from

Organising onsite segregation and booking regular and efficient cardboard collection services streamlines your overall waste management, ensuring that recycling is consistent and convenient for your business.

Here’s a simplified checklist to complete before organising regular cardboard collections:

Confirm requirements: Confirm the volume and type of cardboard waste, and let us help you choose the right bin size and equipment accordingly.
Schedule Frequency: Depending on the business’s cardboard output, we help you decide on a suitable collection schedule (weekly, fortnightly, etc.).
Confirm Accessibility: Specify any delivery access requirements for easy bin placement.
Optimise Collection Routes: Ensure that collections align with business operations, minimizing disruptions and maximising efficiency.