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Single Stream Recycling Services

Single-stream recycling offers the simplest route to a more efficient recycling performance. Instead of multiple bins for different materials, all your clean, dry recyclables go into one container. No sorting on-site, no confusion, just quick, convenient recycling that saves time and helps cut general waste costs.

We provide free recycling bins, reliable nationwide collections, and expert support to help keep your business compliant and more sustainable. You only pay for the collection.

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  • Free quote within 1 hr
  • Any type of waste
  • FREE bins and delivery
  • We cover all of the UK
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How Single Stream Recycling Collection Works

  1. Tell us what you need

    Share your waste volumes and frequency. We provide a free quote within one hour.

  2. Receive free bins

    We deliver wheelie bins, containers or skips to match your space and waste output.

  3. Fill with clean recyclables

    Paper, card, cans, plastics and other accepted items all in one bin.

  4. We collect and recycle

    Licensed carriers pick up on your schedule and transport waste for sorting and recycling.

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Why Use Business Waste for 
Single Stream Recycling?

The Challenges With Recycling

Many businesses struggle with:

  • Low recycling due to poor segregation
  • Limited space for multiple containers
  • Confusion over what can be recycled
  • Higher costs from too much general waste

 

What we deliver:

  • Cleaner, simpler and faster recycling
  • Increased recycling rates and reduced waste bills
  • Clear guidance for your staff
  • One managed service across all sites

Bespoke Single Stream Recycling 
for Your Business

Single stream recycling works well for busy workplaces where convenience is key, including:

If your recycling increases over time, we can introduce specialist services such as cardboard baling, food waste recycling or general waste reduction, to help keep costs down.

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What Bins Are Used for 
Single Stream Recycling?

Storage designed to boost recycling

Secure, well-labelled containers help avoid contamination and ensure compliant collections. All bins are supplied free of charge; you only pay for collection.

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Read Our Customer Reviews

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Efficient communication

We have worked alongside Business Waste for quite a few months now, and their efficiency with communication and resolving queries is great. Allie especially is a pleasure to liaise with. Great company from a B2B perspective

Flo Bolton-Smith

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The real definition of service

The service received from was simply outstanding. Good advice and a demonstration of a willingness to help and get me a solution.

Jide Banwo

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Exceptional service

I’ve been using Business Waste for our weekly rubbish collection, and I can’t recommend them highly enough! They are an exceptional, well-run, and organised company that truly understands the needs of their clients.

Gregory Harrand

5 Star Rating

Excellent service set up process

I was impressed by the the speed of setting up the service. I made a single phone call and all the necessary paperwork was done efficiently.

Yahya Saeed

They regularly check to see if everything is going well
Christeen Norfolk

James was very helpful and to be honest since starting with this company the service has been excellent.

Our Commitment to 
Single Stream Recycling Compliance

We help ensure your recycling setup follows:

  • Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011
  • Duty of Care requirements
  • Waste Hierarchy principles

Every collection includes:

  • Licensed carrier handling
  • Full waste transfer documentation
  • A recycling-first approach to reduce landfill

We keep your recycling legal, efficient and easy to manage.

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Get a fast FREE quote for your waste 0800 211 83 90

  • Free quote within 1 hr
  • Any type of waste
  • FREE bins and delivery
  • We cover all of the UK

Single Stream Recycling FAQs

  • DRY MIXED RECYCLING What is single-stream recycling?

    All clean, dry recyclables (such as cardboard, paper, cans and certain plastics) are placed into one bin. Sorting happens at the recycling facility.

  • DRY MIXED RECYCLING How does single-stream recycling get sorted?

    At a specialist materials recovery facility (MRF), using magnets, scanners, air systems and manual checks to separate materials for recycling into new products.

  • DRY MIXED RECYCLING What items cannot go in single-stream recycling?

    Food waste, liquids, glass and contaminated items must be stored separately to avoid damaging recycling quality.

  • DRY MIXED RECYCLING Does single-stream recycling reduce costs?

    Yes. More recyclables mean fewer general waste collections and lower landfill costs.

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Published 28th April 2022 by Mark Hall. Last modified 8th December 2025