| Recycling all types of plastics can be a costly | | | | Separating waste at the source (i.e. in the |
| process as it requires hand-sorting by trained | | | | workplace) is good practice and can make people |
| staff. For this reason, some materials reclamation | | | | think more about what waste they are producing |
| facilities will not be able to recycle all types of | | | | and where it ends up. However, in some instances |
| plastic. You should contact your local recycling | | | | it may be an easier option to have mixed |
| facilities or waste carrier to find out which types | | | | recycling bins where all recyclable waste is |
| of plastic they are currently recycling and whether | | | | collected. There is a greater risk of |
| this is likely to change in the future. | | | | cross-contamination and confusion when collecting |
| Can tetra packs (drinks cartons) be recycled? | | | | all mixed recycling in one bin so you will need to |
| Tetra packs can be recycled, but again you will | | | | be sure there is clear signage and labelling of what |
| need to check with your waste carrier and local | | | | can and can't be placed in the recycling bins. |
| recycling plant to see whether they have the | | | | Why should I wash my recyclable waste? |
| facilities to do so. | | | | Washing your recyclable waste will reduce the |
| Does my recycled waste end up in a landfill site? | | | | chances of contamination and ensure your waste |
| Once your recyclable waste has been collected | | | | is recycled. In many materials reclamation facilities |
| and brought to a materials reclamation facility it is | | | | the waste is partly hand sorted and consequently |
| then sorted using both automated and manual | | | | any contaminated materials or materials that |
| sorting processes. Any waste that cannot be | | | | cannot be recycled will be sent to landfill. Ensuring |
| recycled or waste that is too contaminated to be | | | | your recyclable waste is clean will also make |
| recycled, will be sent to landfill. You can reduce | | | | storage prior to recycling easier by reducing |
| the risk of waste being sent to landfill by ensuring | | | | odours in your recycling bins. Crushing cans, plastic |
| it is clean (see below) and recyclable by your local | | | | bottles and cardboard boxes will also increase |
| facility. | | | | storage capacity and therefore increase the |
| Frequently asked questions about recycling | | | | amount of waste you can recycle at any one |
| We spend time sorting all our waste into different | | | | time. |
| recycling bins and our waste carrier tips it all into | | | | Further information... If you would like know more |
| the same container, does this mean it is not being | | | | about the environmental and economic benefits of |
| recycled? | | | | recycling and discover ways you can improve |
| Many materials reclamation facilities will sort the | | | | your business' waste management scheme you |
| recyclable waste upon arrival to the plant using a | | | | can order our brand new electronic guide 'Are |
| variety of manual and automated processes. For | | | | You Rubbish With Waste' for just £9.99. |
| this reason, some waste carriers transport all the | | | | Please contact us on 0113 250 8688 or email |
| recyclable waste streams together. | | | | info@ware4.co.uk for more information. |