The most common materials that we recycle are listed below but we regularly review this list as our clients look for ways to increase their recycling rates. 

Our separate collection service ensures that the recycling we collect from our clients is of a high quality. 

The quality of our material means that it’s highly valued by UK reprocessors. Using UK reprocessors means that Change Waste Recycling and our clients are supporting the local and Circular economy. 

Mixed glass

Glass bottles and jars only, colours can be mixed.

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Paper

Office paper, magazines, newspapers and windowed envelopes, hard and soft back books. Staples and paperclips don’t need to be removed.

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Cardboard

Cardboard should be flattened and tied into a bundle with tape or string, smaller pieces can be or placed into a recycling bag.

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Confidential paper

Paper is shredded to UKSSA standards then recycled into tissue paper.

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Cartons

Empty tetra pak milk and juice cartons.

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Plastic bottles

All types of empty plastic bottles, we don’t accept yoghurt pots or food trays as they are a lower grade plastic.

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Food waste

All types of cooked and uncooked foodstuffs. No large bones or large quantities of shells.

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Mixed light bulbs

All types of low energy bulbs and fluorescent tubes. We provide special containers for light bulbs and tubes.

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Batteries

All types of battery except for car batteries. We provide special containers for batteries.

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Electrical

If it has a plug, an electric lead or a battery we can recycle it. Ask us about a special uplift.

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Printer cartridges

We recycle all makes of printer and toner cartridges, cartridges should be collected in their original boxes or in a clear recycling bag.

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Furniture

Good quality office furniture suitable for reuse. No broken or heavily or heavily worn furniture. Ask us about a special uplift.

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Wood and timber

All types of wood except for MDF.

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Other recyclables

We are always looking to extend the range of materials we recycle and help our clients to increase their recycling rates. If you produce a material that isn’t listed here ask us, we may be able to help!

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General waste

Any non-recyclable material not listed here goes in your general waste.

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