Commercial Cardboard Recycling Collections.

A simple, sustainable and cost-effective way to dispose of your waste cardboard

Cardboard Recycling for Businesses of All Sizes

Cardboard is one of the most common by-products generated by businesses — from offices unpacking deliveries to manufacturers and wholesalers producing multiple bales a day. Managing cardboard effectively is a key part of achieving best waste management practices.

Printwaste partners with businesses of all sizes to deliver a circular, sustainable solution for cardboard recycling. With a wide range of container options and flexible collection schedules, our service is designed to integrate seamlessly into your commercial operation. Our team of recycling experts will be on hand to help you manage your carboard recycling in way that:

Enhances your environmental performance by ensuring proper collection and processing of cardboard that increases recycling rates.

Cut your collection costs with flexible schedules and a wide range of bin types tailored to your bespoke requirements

Increases operational efficiency with space optimisation, utilisation and a more streamlined operation

Maintain regulatory compliance with the industry regulations i.e., ‘Simpler Recycling’

What we collect

We can collect and recycle a wide range of cardboard materials, including:

Boxes &
packaging

Corrugated
cardboard

Paper
Board

Palletised

Cardboard
Cores

From boxes to bales: Containers that save space and boost recycling

Cardboard waste looks different for every business. Offices and retail spaces often generate smaller volumes from packaging and deliveries, while warehouses and production sites can quickly build up bulk loads. Without the right storage in place, it can take over valuable space and risk contamination, making recycling harder.

At Printwaste, we help you take control of that space. By tailoring container systems to your site layout and volumes, we keep your cardboard clean, contained and ready for recycling — improving efficiency and supporting your sustainability goals.

For small volumes:

For larger volumes:

How our cardboard waste collection service works

Step 1

Talk to us

Tell us about the volume of cardboard waste your business generates, and how and where you store it, or book a free waste audit with one of our experts at a time convenient to you. We will send you a bespoke proposal tailored to your requirements, showcasing how and where we can add value.

Step 2

Get your containers

We will provide a range of dedicated bins or containers to fit your available space and operations, making it safe and convenient to collect and store all your cardboard waste until it is collected. We will label them to help your staff use them correctly.

Step 3

Collection

We will collect and empty your bins according to your schedule and transport your cardboard waste back to our materials recycling facility. After each collection, you will receive a waste transfer note to keep you compliant with all relevant waste regulations, including the new Simpler Recycling rules.

Step 4

Recycling

All the cardboard waste we collect is sorted and graded, baled and delivered to specialist reprocessing partners, to be recycled back into new cardboard.

Step 5

Ongoing review

As your business activity evolves and your needs change, your account manager will work with you to ensure your waste management practices remain fit for purpose across all areas of your organisation.

Why choose Printwaste?

Save money

Cost-efficient processes help reduce your waste removal costs and enhance sustainability.

Simplicity

Simplify your recycling activities with one provider for all your waste streams.

Multi-site contracts

Enjoy the ease of working with one point of contact across all your locations.

Any quantity

From a couple of 5kg heavy-duty bags to a trailer load of mill-sized bales, there is no limit to the amount of waste cardboard we can collect.

Flexible

Your collection schedule and containers are tailored to the volume and frequency of the waste cardboard you generate.

Peace of mind

Receive detailed, auditable reports for complete transparency on your recycling rates and service costs.

Our accreditations and partners

Our commitment to excellence is backed by multiple accreditations and partners, including:

Frequently asked questions

Can you recycle all forms of cardboard?

We can recycle most forms of cardboard, such as those listed above, along with packaging from consumer goods.

Can I include wet or contaminated cardboard?

We prefer clean cardboard wherever possible. Cardboard contaminated by oil, food waste, grease or moisture is harder to recycle and can affect the quality of the recycled material. While we can recycle most cardboard, some might need to be disposed of as waste-to-energy if it is in poor condition. We will sort and grade your cardboard waste at our material recovery facility and recycle everything in a suitable condition.

How do I get started with your cardboard recycling service?

Getting started is simple. The first step is to request a waste audit, where our experts will visit your premises to understand your specific needs and current waste management practices.
During the audit, we’ll review how much cardboard – and other waste streams – your business generates, assess your storage needs and identify opportunities for improvement. We will then provide a full report with specific recommendations tailored to your business needs.

Why do I need a waste audit?

We believe in bespoke solutions rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. A waste audit allows us to understand your business objectives and challenges, enabling us to create a tailored solution that reduces your costs and maximises efficiency.

Get started today

Let Printwaste take care of your cardboard recycling collections. Contact us for a free quote and discover why businesses across the UK trust us with all their waste management needs.

Commercial Cardboard Recycling Collections.

Cardboard Recycling for Businesses of All Sizes