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Business recycling
We can provide you with a best-in-class recycling management service that is good for people, the planet and your profits.
Business recycling
Committed to sustainability, we aim to maximise the materials that are reused and recycled. We are also a partner of Bristol’s One City Plan.
As an experienced and accredited waste carrier, we’ll work with you to create an environmentally-responsible waste management and recycling plan that suits your business and budget. Materials that we recycle from businesses include dry mixed recycling, food, green waste, metal, glass, plastic, electricals (WEEE) and coffee cups.
We’re a values-driven business – our profits don’t go to private shareholders. They’re invested in improving wider services for the city of Bristol and in delivering social value for other areas we serve.
Cardboard recycling for businesses
Cardboard is collected and transported to the local reprocessing plant, where it is flat-packed, baled and compacted. It is soaked, pulped and repurposed back into cardboard packaging.
Business food waste
Food is taken to the local processing plant where any packaging and plastics are removed. This process produces electricity for more than 2,000 Bristol homes and the concentrated food waste becomes biofertiliser for local farmland.
Green waste for business
Green waste is grass cuttings, hedge trimmings and other unwanted recyclable garden waste. It’s sorted and the materials that can’t be composted are removed, and recyclable material is composted and used by local farmers as fertiliser.
Glass recycling for buisnesses
Glass bottles and jars are collected and transported to the local reprocessing plant. The different coloured glass is separated and items such as light bulbs and windowpanes are removed, as they require extra handling to recycle. The recyclable materials are then melted prior to being moulded back into new glass items. This process can be repeated endlessly to maximise the use of the material.
Plastic recycling businesses
Plastic packaging is baled and taken to the local processing plant. On arrival it is reprocessed. The plastic is broken down and cleaned. These smaller pieces are then melted and moulded into new plastic items. This process can take as little as six weeks.
Metal recycling
Metal is taken to the local processing plant where, using the latest technology, it is separated. The metal elements are melted and treated to make new raw materials. Once completed, the recycled metal is used in the production of a new product. Metal that cannot be reused is recycled via our local and approved recycling routes.
Working electrical and IT equipment
We can collect working tech and IT equipment from businesses for free as part of the Digital Inclusion Scheme (criteria applies). This initiative improves digital connectivity for schools, charities and marginalised communities.
We can also arrange collection of items that don’t meet the Digital Inclusion Scheme criteria as part of IT Reuse.
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
WEEE ranges from IT and telecommunications equipment to household appliances. These are taken to our local reprocessing site where they are sorted, tested and where possible, fixed for reuse. Items that cannot be fixed are recycled via our local and approved recycling routes.
Coffee cups recycling
Cups are collected, sorted and baled so the plastic can be removed and reprocessed. Our reprocessing company, James Cropper, converts 95% back into paper and the remaining 5% is used for energy recovery in the production of recycled paper.
Do you want us to manage your recycling?
We ensure all waste streams are recycled and disposed of in the correct way. Where possible, we reuse and recycle every material that we collect.
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To enquire about our services or to request a quote, email sales@bristolwastecompany.co.uk or call 0800 061 4321.