Mixed Recycling Services for Businesses
- Collections made bespoke
- Recycling rates boosted
- Compliance assured
- Recycling made simple
Simplifying Commercial Waste Management with Mixed Recycling
Our mixed recycling services are designed with your business in mind, making it easier than ever to achieve recycling best practices and improve your commercial waste management.
Whether you opt for single-stream bins or combine everyday recyclables like paper, cardboard, plastics and metal tins into one convenient container, our recycling solutions help you reduce general waste without the need for complex sorting.
The result? Higher recycling rates, lower disposal costs and a more efficient waste management system, all with minimal disruption to your operations.
Discover the right mixed recycling service for you.
Mixed Recycling is one of the most essential recycling services for any business, as it covers a wide range of commonly used materials. The amount and type of recyclable waste can vary greatly depending on your how your business operates, which is why we offer three flexible storage options:
Bagged ‘Segregated’ Recycling
Where convenience meets sustainability. Individual waste streams bagged separately to reduce cross contamination and improve recyclability
Single Stream Bins
Separate bins for each material. Ideal for businesses that produce a larger volume of particular waste stream(s)
Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR)
A single container for loose, co-mingled recyclables, typically used for high volume, where segregation at source is difficult
From Offices to Operations: Containers that help segregate recycling at source
Many businesses generate mixed recyclables from more than one area — offices, canteens, warehouses or production lines — each with their own requirements. We design recycling systems that make it simple to segregate recyclable materials at source, helping to reduce potential contamination, remain compliant with Simpler Recycling and streamline waste handling across your site.
For Office & Staff Areas:
- Heavy-duty Bags
- Individual Office Bins
- Recycling Stations
For Production & Operational Areas:
- Wheelie Bins
- RORO Containers
- Compactors
Because many businesses combine office and operational spaces, we often install a mix of both systems — ensuring recycling is efficient, compliant and easy to manage across the whole organisation.
Mixed recycling – how it works
Talk to us
Tell us about the volume of mixed recycling 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.
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.
Collection
We will collect and empty your bins according to your schedule and transport your mixed recycling back to our Materials Recycling Facility.
Documentation
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.
Recycling
All the mixed recycling is then sorted through our manual and automated picking line, before being baled and delivered to specialist reprocessing partners.
More than a waste collection provider
We’re driven by quality and sustainability. It’s at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we don’t just collect your recycling; we actively help you recycle more, and recycle better. From identifying operational efficiencies to finding tailored solutions for hard-to-recycle materials, we immerse ourselves in your business to ensure you’re getting the best return from your waste strategy.
We also bring recycling to life through engaging roadshow events, hands-on waste awareness days, and visits to our Materials Recycling Facilities, where your team can see the real-world impact of their efforts.
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 a few bags to a full RORO container load, there is no limit to the amount of mixed recycling 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:
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Frequently asked questions
Why use a dry mixed recycling service?
If you use a variety of materials and produce relatively small amounts, then a wheelie bin for Printwaste’s mixed recycling service is likely the most suitable option.
However, if your business produces larger volumes of a particular waste stream, then a single stream container may be better-suited. Some of our customers use a mix-and-match approach, for example, having a separate bin for high volumes of cardboard, alongside another for general mixed recyclables.
Why choose segregation over dry mixed recycling?
Zero contamination. Recyclable waste loses its value when it's contaminated by other materials in the bin. By separating waste at the source, we significantly reduce the risk of contamination and ensure that materials remain suitable for recycling.
Do containers need to be cleaned before collection?
Yes, please rinse and drain all items before placing them in bins or bags. This reduces odour and contamination risks.
What materials can’t go into mixed recycling?
Food waste, polystyrene, general waste, glass, ceramics, garden waste, textiles, WEEE or hazardous materials like batteries or paint tins.
What if I have excess recyclables?
Place overflow items in clear sacks beside the bin. We’ll collect these at the next scheduled pickup. Additional lifts will be charged as agreed.
Are coffee cups accepted?
Not in standard mixed recycling. Flexible plastics and coffee cups require specialised processing and contaminate regular streams. We offer add-on services or can guide you to suitable disposal methods
Why is glass collected separately from mixed recycling?
Separating glass prevents contamination, protects other recyclables and reduces the risk of injury to workers handling broken glass
How frequently are collections scheduled?
We offer regular (daily, weekly, fortnightly, monthly) or on-demand collections based on your volume and container types. Extra collections can be booked in for times of overflow.
Get started today
Let Printwaste take care of your dry mixed recycling. Contact us for a free quote and discover why businesses across the UK trust us with all their waste management needs.
