Paper & Cardboard

On average, 32% of the contents of an average businesses waste container will be made up of Paper & Cardboard waste.
 

This is likely to include a broad range of paper and card related waste, such as junk mail, envelopes, shredded paper, printing paper, photocopier paper, cardboard (both corrugated and non-corrugated), card notebooks, document wallets, till receipts, telephone directories, newspapers, magazines. Our advice is, if it's made out of paper or cardboard then we can recycle it.

Paper and cardboard is considered to be a bulky waste stream which means your waste container fills up quickly and will need emptying more often, which of course, means extra cost to you. The average cost of a dedicated paper and cardboard 1100 ltr waste container in the UK is £7.00 per collection - however, the good news is that paper and cardboard waste is an highly recylable waste stream, so by not putting it into your expensive waste container you can save your money by taking it to your local TRC.

Top Tips for Recycling your Paper & Cardboard - Avoid using expensive waste containers, flat pack cardboard, bag all paper waste then, take it to your local TRC and save paying landfill tax.

Take your paper and cardboard waste to your local TRC - you will have unlimited access, unlimited volume and it is open 362 days a year - all for just £7.95 per week.  Join TRC now.

For Paper:

• For mixed paper and cardboard use our tough Large Brown Paper Recycling Bags, these bags have been designed to be tough enough for the tightest packed paper and also come in a medium size for heavy paper such as magazines or brochures.
• For paper on it's own, why not also use our Recycling Boxes - recycling boxes come in two sizes - 40 and 55 litre, choose which best suits your particular requirements.
• If you are looking for smart, colourful and cost effective internal recycling boxes then take a look at our POS Recycling Box Kit - a full range of specially designed containers that take cans, paper, plastic bottles and polystyrene cups, and they look great too.

• TRC Top Tip 1:  always use the clear internal bag liners to helf define and measure your segregation performance.
• TRC Top Tip 2:  this kit looks so good, you can feel confident taking them with you to trade shows, launch events or even a party at home - creating your own mini recycling station!

For Cardboard:

• TRC Top Tip 1:  Flat pack your cardboard boxes and bundle it using TRC Bundling Tape - the recycling of your paper and cardboard waste streams will not be affected by using TRC bundling tape.