Services
General Waste
General Waste is anything you can’t recycle easily.
One reason it’s a top 3 hit for our customers is that we collect it in carbon-neutral vehicles.
Another is that it’s incinerated to produce green heat and electricity.
✔︎ Chuck it in
✘ Please keep it out
Expanded polystyrene
Tissues
Contaminated packaging
Wood
Napkins
Plastic and metal coathangers
Food (but it’s cheaper to recycle this - and the right thing to do!)
WEEE (electronics)
Batteries
Toner
Clinical waste
The average person in the UK throws away their own body weight in rubbish every 7 weeks, up to 60% of which could be recycled.
How we recycle your General Waste
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STEP 1
Collection
Collected from outside your business.
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STEP 2
Sorted
All materials are then taken to our depot where they are sorted from other streams at our award-winning sack-sorting facility, the Sacktory®.
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STEP 3
Transported
The waste sacks are taken to an Energy from Waste facility.
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STEP 4
Processed
Electricity and heat is captured from this process. Electricity is sent to the national grid and heat is used to provide heating and hot water to over 100,000 UK homes.
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STEP 5
Re-used
The bottom ash by-products from this is reused as aggregate for construction.
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Benefits
We're here to change the face of waste with a customer-focused service that prioritises the environment.
Easy Switch
A hassle-free switch from your current provider.
Pay-as-you-go ordering, low cost services and free next-day sack delivery.
Flexible Collections
3 times a day, 7 days a week, or more.
Reliable drivers in clean, low-emissions trucks with a Driver App that sorts problems fast.
Amazing Support
Bright and friendly team members at the ready 24 / 7 / 365.
Online portal and handy First Mile App, for smooth account running.
Environmental Care
Zero-to-landfill, with all non-recyclable waste sent to generate Green energy.
Carbon-neutral, low emission fleets mapping optimised clean-air routes.
Service Extras
A range to grow your Green footprint, from Top Tips posters to innovative RecycleLab analysis.
Free compliance certificate and monthly report of your recycling achievements.
Ethical Handling
Responsible processing of materials by carefully-sourced facilities.
Award-winning pre-sort First Mile Sacktory®, to superboost recycling rates.
Service Extras
Pick any combo of our service extras when you sign up, to help boost your business recycling rate and Green credentials.
Call us today on 0800 612 9894 to chat through.
Educate
Get the lowdown on recycling best practiceGuidance on every recycling service to remind folk what goes where. Plus labelling available to brand existing bins.
Key stats on your recycling achievements straight to your mailbox. Count up those saved trees and feel good.
Understand the waste you produce. Use the data to improve.
Educate and engage your team on waste. Raise awareness and superboost your recycling rates.
Track
Improve your footprint by understanding itA workplace visit to ensure your internal set-up’s on course for peak recycling. Removal of under-desk bins, or better allocation of recycling to waste bins.
An account manager dedicated to helping you achieve your recycling targets. A smooth-running service makes for an easy life.
Plot your benchmark waste output in our online portal. Track your progress with satisfaction.
Bin weights, sensors, and handy QR codes. Get more precise data to help you go greener.
Develop long-term goals for your business. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
Engage
Bring the whole team on boardA celebration of your great recycling habits. Pin to the wall or display in your virtual shop window. More Info
A full range you can buy, or rent from as little as £1 a month. Your secret weapon to inspiring better recycling.
Learning made fun. Hone great workplace habits by helping Recyclie Rat to sort his rubbish. Find out More
Experience
Roll up your sleeves and get involvedA hands-on masterclass brought to the door of your business. Make star recyclers of your staff by helping them learn how.
A behind-the-scenes look at our award-winning Sacktory®. Get the inside scoop on the fate of your rubbish.
Invitations and nominations for your business at environmental talks and awards. Take part in the conversation to protect the planet.
Easy. Smart.
Green.
You're two steps away from a cheaper, greener recycling service.