Commercial Cardboard Recycling
North Yorkshire

We offer a dedicated commercial cardboard recycling service near you, to our business customers in North Yorkshire and the City of York.

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Cardboard is everywhere in business – from packaging and shipping materials to product displays and beyond. All that cardboard adds up, and it can be a major challenge to ensure it’s all properly sorted and recycled.

That’s where Yorwaste comes in. We’re North Yorkshire’s top waste management provider, and we specialise in helping businesses of all sizes upgrade their cardboard recycling efforts. If your business generates large quantities of cardboard waste, get in touch – we can show you how easy and impactful commercial cardboard recycling can be.

Why choose Yorwaste?

  • Local
  • Cost Effective
  • Personal

At Yorwaste, we believe waste disposal should be hassle-free.

From a simple set up with exceptional customer service as standard. It’s waste management just the way you want it.

With thousands of local businesses on board, from restaurants to retailers, it’s easy to see why Yorwaste is North Yorkshire’s leading waste collection and recycling partner.

The Commercial Cardboard Recycling Process

  • Our dedicated fleet of vehicles collects your cardboard waste and transports it to one of our local Material Recycling Facilities in North Yorkshire.
  • Your cardboard waste is checked for contaminants and sorted into different types and grades to ensure it can be recycled effectively.
  • The cardboard is then shredded into smaller pieces before being mixed with warm water and pulped.
  • The resulting material is filtered, cleaned and converted into reels of paper, which can then be used to make more cardboard.

Enquiry

One of our friendly team will get in touch to discuss your business’s recycling needs and assess how we can help.

Assessment

For larger businesses, we provide a free waste audit to get a deeper insight into your commercial cardboard recycling challenges, including whether you may need on-site compactors and balers.

Collection

We deliver your dedicated cardboard recycling containers to help you separate and store your waste. Then, we begin regular collections at a time and frequency that fits your business.

Transportation

Your cardboard recycling waste is transported to one of our waste transfer centres in North Yorkshire, where it will be prepared for bulk onward transport.

Recycling

Your cardboard waste is shredded and pulped so that it can be turned into raw material for producing new cardboard products.

Disposal

We strive to convert any cardboard that cannot be recycled into a source of energy through incineration and other recovery processes.

Your Waste Journey

Related Waste Services

Success Stories

  • Education

    Thirsk School is a local high school with an ambition for recycling.

    • 4Tonnes

      of food waste removed from general waste annually

    • 5Tonnes

      of potential C02 saved annually

    • 23%

      cost reduction on general waste collection annually

  • Hotel

    Swinton Estate is a privately owned country estate near Masham, North Yorkshire.

    • New Award

      received for Sustainability

    • 22%Increase

      in Recycling Rate annually

Types Of Businesses We Serve

  • The service provider was efficient, delivered on time, tailor-made the service to suit requirements. I cannot speak highly enough of this service.

    AES York LTD.

  • From the team in the office especially “Luby” to the drivers that came to Aldwark Manor Hotel I cannot fault their service, in fact, I highly recommend them!

    Leah FollingtonAldwark Manor Hotel, Golf & Spa

  • They listened to what we needed and sorted us with the correct waste bins a lot easier than other companies we have been with in the past.

    Mark Antony McCabeHollybrook Lodges

Legal Compliance

  • The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 require businesses to;

  • Sort and store waste safely and securely.

  • Ensure that you or your waste carrier has a valid waste carriers license and are registered to dispose of waste.

  • Failure to comply can risk a criminal conviction, fines, and seizure of assets. By signing up to Yorwaste you are meeting your obligation without the hassle of navigating through the legislation yourself.

Where does the waste go?

  • Initially, your waste will be transported to a local waste transfer station. Here, recyclable waste may be separated for onward transport to reprocessors, to be made into new products. Unrecyclable waste will be bulked up for transport to the county’s Energy from Waste facility, to be used as fuel to generate electricity.

  • We partner with Allerton Waste Recovery Park to ensure as much non-recyclable waste as possible is turned into energy for the local North Yorkshire area. We put the waste hierarchy at the very heart of our business, and do all we can to increase waste reduction, reuse and recycling where possible.

  • From community initiatives, such as Reuse Santa and Get Re-Cycling, to our team of recycling experts working closely with businesses to help their overall waste management strategies and maximise their recycling efforts.

  • The energy from recovered waste in Yorkshire currently powers around 40,000 homes in the Yorkshire area. By incinerating non-recyclable waste, we’re able to convert rubbish into energy!

  • The ash that is produced during this process is also recycled to create materials for the construction industry, further closing the gap in waste production in the Yorkshire area. It’s even estimated that 2.5% of the UK’s energy is powered by recycled materials, so why not join the cause and be an advocate for environmentally friendly waste management?

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FAQs

What is commercial cardboard recycling?

Commercial cardboard recycling is the organised collection, sorting, and processing of used cardboard generated by businesses. Unlike domestic recycling programs, which typically handle smaller volumes and a more limited range of cardboard materials, commercial programs cater to the specific needs of businesses. This often involves collecting larger quantities of cardboard and potentially dealing with different grades of cardboard depending on its origin and use.

What are the business benefits of commercial cardboard recycling?

Commercial cardboard recycling can benefit your business in several ways. It reduces your environmental impact, lowers your waste disposal costs, and ensures regulatory compliance. It can also enhance your brand image by demonstrating a commitment to sustainability. As a result, working with a commercial cardboard recycling service like Yorwaste won’t just help your business be more environmentally responsible – it can be financially beneficial, too.

Does my business need a commercial cardboard recycling service?

Whether your business would benefit from a dedicated commercial cardboard recycling service depends on the volume of cardboard you generate.

Businesses such as manufacturers, warehouse operators, supermarkets and online retailers may find themselves generating far more cardboard waste than they can handle as part of their existing waste management program. In this case, a dedicated approach to cardboard recycling can make for a simpler and more streamlined process.

For businesses whose cardboard waste is less extensive, a dry mixed recycling service will likely be more beneficial. Visit our dedicated dry mixed recycling page to learn more.

What types of cardboard can be recycled?

Most cardboard generated by businesses can be recycled. This includes corrugated cardboard, boxes, paperboard, and even Tetra Pak. The key to successful cardboard recycling is avoiding contamination, ensuring that all materials are clean and free of food waste or grease.

Do I need special bins or containers for cardboard recycling?

While not mandatory, dedicated cardboard recycling bins can be advantageous for businesses that generate substantial amounts of cardboard waste. These containers can streamline your cardboard recycling process, helping you to minimise contamination and improve your recycling rates. Ultimately, the necessity for dedicated cardboard recycling bins will depend on your business’s waste volume and available storage space.

My cardboard waste is often mixed with other materials – can I still recycle it?

Cardboard can generally be mixed with other recyclables, as long as it’s kept clean and free from contaminants like food waste. Businesses generating large amounts of cardboard might find dedicated storage more convenient to prevent contamination and maximise recycling rates. However, for businesses with a relatively small amount of cardboard, it will likely be more convenient to choose a dry mixed recycling service rather than separating out your cardboard into its own waste stream.

How often will you collect my cardboard waste?

At Yorwaste, we recognise that every business has its unique needs when it comes to waste collection, including cardboard recycling. For that reason, we strive to craft a commercial waste collection plan that is tailored to your specific situation. As part of your free waste audit, we can assess the amount of cardboard and other waste your business generates, and suggest a collection plan that will meet your requirements.

Can I arrange collections to fit my business schedule?

We do our utmost to ensure that our collection times are aligned with your business needs. As part of our waste audit, we’ll take into account your opening hours and related issues such as your busiest delivery times in order to ensure as far as possible that our waste collection takes place at a time convenient for you.

Do you provide on-site cardboard compactors or balers?

Yes, we can provide on-site cardboard compactors or balers for businesses that generate substantial amounts of cardboard waste, such as warehouse operators, manufacturers and supermarkets. These will help to reduce the amount of storage space you need for your cardboard.

How much does commercial cardboard recycling cost?

The cost of a commercial cardboard recycling service will depend on a range of factors, including the quantity of cardboard your business generates, whether you will need on-site balers or compactors, and how frequently you will need your cardboard collecting – as well as your other waste, of course. For larger producers of cardboard for recycling, you may even receive a rebate on the cost, depending on the commodity value of the card.

For larger businesses, we provide a free waste audit prior to delivering a quotation. A member of our team will visit your site to review your business’s exact needs, allowing us to give you an accurate sense of what your commercial cardboard recycling service will cost.

What areas do you cover for commercial cardboard recycling?

Yorwaste is North Yorkshire’s premier commercial waste management service. We offer commercial cardboard recycling for businesses across the region, from York and Harrogate to Scarborough and Thirsk.

In addition to commercial cardboard recycling, we can also support a wide range of commercial waste collection and recycling needs, including confidential waste disposal and total waste management services.