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Why Choose Waste & Washroom for Mixed Recycling?
Most businesses know they should be recycling more, but poor setup, inconsistent collections and rising costs often get in the way. Many end up paying too much, dealing with contamination issues or chasing providers when collections are missed. We take all of that off your hands.
Waste & Washroom works as your recycling partner, not just another supplier. Because we operate as a broker, we work across a wide network of national and local waste providers to secure competitive pricing that individual businesses can’t usually access on their own. In many cases, this means immediate savings without changing your existing setup. Where possible, we can even keep your current provider in place and move your service onto our national pricing.
Compliance is fully managed. We make sure the right documentation is in place, recycling streams are set up correctly and your duty of care is covered. You’ll have a single point of contact who understands your account and deals with issues quickly and properly.
We also monitor service performance throughout your contract. If collections slip or contamination becomes a problem, we step in and make changes — including switching providers where needed — with no disruption to your business. All recycling is handled with our zero-landfill commitment in mind.
In short: better recycling performance, lower costs, and far less admin.
How Mixed Recycling Collections Work
Setting up or switching mixed recycling is usually far simpler than businesses expect. Our process is quick, hands-off and designed to avoid disruption.
1. Send us your current invoice
Share a recent invoice from your existing provider so we can see exactly what’s being collected and how it’s priced. We’ll also flag opportunities to improve recycling rates or reduce contamination, which often leads to further savings.
2. We review the market and your setup
We compare pricing and service quality across our full provider network. Because we’re independent, we can focus on both cost and reliability — and in many cases keep your existing provider in place while moving you onto better rates.
3. We manage everything
If you go ahead, we handle the full setup or switch. That includes managing any contract changes, adjusting collections and making sure services continue as normal.
One smoother service, one point of contact, and better value from day one.
What Is Mixed Recycling for Businesses?
Mixed recycling allows businesses to place multiple recyclable materials into a single bin, rather than separating them into different containers. It’s designed to make recycling easier, improve participation and reduce overall waste costs.
For most UK businesses, mixed recycling typically includes materials such as cardboard, paper, plastics, cans and tins. These materials are sorted and processed at specialist facilities, helping divert waste away from landfill.
Correct setup is essential. Contamination — such as food waste or non-recyclable items — can increase costs or result in rejected loads. We help businesses get recycling streams set up properly from the start, keeping collections compliant and cost-effective.
Mixed Recycling Bin Sizes & Collection Options
Every business produces recyclable waste differently, so having the right bin size and collection schedule makes a real difference.
We supply all standard commercial bin sizes for mixed recycling, including:
240L Mixed Recycling Bin
Suitable for small sites with limited recycling volumes.
360L Mixed Recycling Bin
A good option for growing businesses or moderate daily output.
660L Mixed Recycling Bin
Commonly used by offices, hospitality venues and leisure sites.
1100L Mixed Recycling Bin
Best suited to high-footfall or multi-site businesses.
For larger sites with outdoor space, we can also arrange FEL (front-end loader) recycling skips, typically used by industrial sites, leisure venues and large commercial premises.
Where space is limited, bagged recycling services may be suitable. These are pre-paid bags collected as needed and are ideal for city-centre sites or businesses without room for a wheelie bin.
Collection frequencies can be adjusted to match demand, with seasonal flexibility available where required.
