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Commercial Recycling
Recycling is essential to safeguard the environment, support sustainable practices, and cut costs. In the realm of commerce, effective recycling is critical due to the substantial waste generated by businesses. easywaste offers waste and recycling services, advocating a zero landfill waste policy to transform your waste into a valuable global resource.
Commercial Waste Recycling Regulations
For UK businesses seeking commercial recycling, comply with the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Key rules:
- minimise waste: Prioritize prevention, reuse, recycling, and recovery.
- Safely store and segregate recycling.
- Use waste transfer notes for collections.
- Use licensed waste carriers.
- Prevent illegal disposal.
UK government recycling targets:
- 60% municipal waste re-use/recycling by 2030.
- 75% packaging waste recycling by 2030.
- 85% paper/card, 81% glass, 56% plastic packaging recycling by 2030.
- Reduce landfill waste to 10% by 2035.
- Cut single-use plastics use.
Commercial Waste Recycling Services
easywaste can dispose of all types of waste from any sector across the UK. We’ll gather details on waste type, quantity, and bin requirements.
General Waste
DMR
Food Waste
Used Cooking Oil
Glass Waste
Clinical Waste
Sanitary Waste
Skips
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Explore the various waste solutions we offer,
tailored to your business needs
Some of the common industries and waste types we collect from them can include
Restaurant Waste
Pubs, Bars Waste
Hotel Waste
Butchers Waste
Office Waste
Bakery Waste
Beauty Salon
Hospital Waste
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Find your industry and see how we can help.
3-Step Commercial Waste Recycling
Step1
Get A Quote
Easily get a quote for your waste disposal requirements in just a few quick and simple steps.
Step2
Arrange Delivery
If you are satisfied with the type, quantity and size of the bins, tell us when you would like your bins delivered.
Step3
Get Your Waste Collected
We organise waste collection at a time and frequency that suits you based on the amount of waste you produce.
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Eco-Friendly Disposal
Choose easywaste for environmentally friendly disposal. We avoid waste in landfills and use Energy from Waste plants to generate energy.
Efficient Waste Management
Discover easywaste efficient waste management solutions that reduce costs and environmental impact through innovative technology.
Customised Waste Solutions
Our plans adapt to your waste management needs, offering flexible scheduling and solutions as your business grows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is commercial recycling?
Commercial recycling, also known as easywaste, involves transforming trade and business waste into reusable materials, contributing to a closed-loop system that minimises environmental harm. This practice reduces the need for new materials, lowers your business’ carbon footprint, and reduces reliance on landfills and more harmful disposal methods. Materials suitable for commercial recycling encompass:
- Paper: White and coloured paper, envelopes, booklets, receipts, flyers, magazines, and newspapers
- Cardboard: Packaging, boxes, juice cartons, and takeaway boxes
- Metal: Steel, aluminium, brass, copper, silver, and gold
- Plastic: Milk bottles, plastic bags, drinks bottles, butter containers, takeaway packaging, and cling film
- Food waste: From restaurants, kitchens, pubs, and clubs
- WEEE waste: Laptops, computers, phones, and other electronic devices
How is commercial waste recycled?
The recycling process for easywaste varies based on the type of recyclable material. The general process involves sorting and storing recyclable waste in separate containers, arranging collection by a licensed waste carrier, and transporting it to a nearby recycling facility. The recycling process typically follows these steps:
- Waste disposal: Your business generates recyclable waste and stores it appropriately.
- Collection and transportation: A licensed waste carrier collects your easywaste and transports it to a recycling facility.
- Sorting: The recycling bins’ contents are checked and sorted to remove contaminants.
- Cleaning and treatment: Depending on the material, further cleaning or treatment may be necessary to remove contaminants.
- Recycling process: The waste undergoes recycling based on its material type.
- Redistribution: Recycled materials are sent to various locations for reuse, including warehouses, factories, and retailers.
What are the 5 Rs of recycling?
The 5 Rs of recycling offer a comprehensive approach to responsible waste management:
- Refuse: Avoid purchasing or using products harmful to the environment, reducing demand for non-recyclable items.
- Reduce: Seek eco-friendly alternatives when possible, and purchase only what is needed.
- Reuse: Encourage the reuse of items to reduce waste, such as switching from single-use to reusable products.
- Repurpose: Find alternative uses for products rather than discarding them, extending their lifespan.
- Recycle: Ensure that paper, plastics, glass, metals, and other recyclable materials are sent to recycling facilities to reduce landfill waste.
Why should my business recycle?
Recycling, especially easywaste recycling, offers several benefits:
- Reduces the environmental impact, particularly by decreasing reliance on landfills.
- Mitigates the long-term damage caused by waste in landfills, which can take centuries to decompose.
- minimises harmful gas emissions during the decomposition process.
- Prevents plastic pollution in oceans, which threatens marine life.
- Fulfills social responsibility, with government initiatives promoting widespread and mandatory recycling.