Cardboard Recycling for Business
Over 300 businesses already benefit from this recycling service
with around 25 tonnes of cardboard being collected and recycled
into plaster board liner and other cardboard products each
week.
What types of cardboard can be recycled?
You can recycle all types of flat and corrugated cardboard
including cardboard packing boxes, cardboard tubes and cereal or
food packaging boxes.
Please do not recycle cardboard which is contaminated with food
or plastic packaging.
How can I recycle my business cardboard?
Cardboard can be collected in a number of ways to suit your
business:
- You can purchase green labels in packs of 50 and each label can
be used for up to 10 flattened boxes placed in a secure bundle at
the kerbside.
- Alternatively your cardboard can be collected in a range of
containers.
Flexible collections are available in a dedicated cardboard
collection vehicle.
Why should my business recycle cardboard?
Many businesses find cardboard a bulky material that makes up a
large proportion of their waste.
Recycling your cardboard:
- Does not incur landfill tax so can save your business
money.
- Saves resources. Recycling 1 tonne of cardboard can save up to
17 trees.
- 9 million tonnes of cardboard and paper are used in the UK each
year.
For details on charges and uplifts please telephone the
Environment Service Helpline on 01738 476476 or email recycle@pkc.gov.uk
