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Recycling plastic waste recovers the material to turn it into new products. This prevents it from going to landfill, which has a harmful effect on the environment. Businesses have a responsibility to recycle plastic waste they produce, such as packaging, bottles, bags, pipes, and other products.

At Business Waste we provide plastic recycling services for businesses anywhere in the UK. We can help with plastic waste management whatever types and volumes of scrap plastic you produce with regular collections and responsible disposal options. All plastics are recycled where possible and disposed of away from landfill.

This includes free bins to store any type and amount of waste plastic your organisation produces. There are no delivery or hire costs – you only pay for collection. Call 0800 211 8390 or contact us online for a free quote to start recycling plastic waste from your business today.

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Arrange plastic waste collection from your business in the UK. Regular removals on a suitable schedule avoid bins from overflowing or paying for half-empty bin pickups. Select from daily, weekly, or fortnightly plastic waste collection to meet your needs for any type and volume of scrap plastic you produce.

Licensed waste carriers will remove your waste plastic at an agreed time and date. They’ll transport it safely and legally to a nearby specialist recycling facility for processing and responsible disposal. Organise collections at convenient times to minimise disruption to your operations.

Combine the best number and sizes of containers and bins to store your plastic waste with a suitable collection frequency for cost-effective waste plastic collection. Fill each bin with clean and dry plastic materials and within any max weight or fill lines. Then place at the agreed accessible pickup point before the collection time.

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Plastic disposal

The most responsible method of plastic disposal is recycling. All plastics are disposed of away from landfill with Business Waste. We work with specialist plastic recycling companies across the UK to ensure as much as possible is recycled and recovered. Many types of plastic are recyclable depending on their grade.

To ensure sustainable plastic disposal you must store it in separate bins to reduce the risk of contamination. You can combine different grades of plastic in the same bin together. It’s then transported to a specialist recycling facility where the plastics are checked, cleaned, and sorted by grade before being recycled and turned into new plastic products.

The process can vary depending on the specific kind of plastic material. Usually, it’s shredded, melted, and moulded into pellets used to create new plastic products. Other plastic waste disposal methods involve heat compression for hard plastics and depolymerization to produce petroleum.

Some plastics are compostable, but these are a minority. They may go to an industrial composting facility where they biodegrade. Non-recyclable and contaminated plastic may be incinerated when it’s not recyclable and as an alternative to landfill. We aim to arrange the most responsible plastic waste disposal options for your commercial rubbish.

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What is plastic waste?

Plastic waste is anything made from one or more plastic materials that are used, broken, or no longer needed. This could be anything from plastic bottles to carrier bags or damaged PVC pipes. Plastic pollution is the accumulation of such plastic products in both landfill and elsewhere – such as in the sea.

Waste plastic is a problem because it doesn’t decompose. While it may physically break into pieces, these can remain for thousands of years in landfill. The chemicals they contain can leach into the surrounding environment, polluting soil, water, and air. Recycling plastic is essential to avoid contributing to pollution.

There are more than 50 types of plastic that can become waste, which are recycled in slightly different ways. These are the main types and common examples of plastic waste:

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) – the most commonly recycled plastic used to create plastic bottles, clothing, and carpet fibre.
HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) – used for plastic bottles for milk, motor oil, and detergent (bleach).
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) – an extremely tough and dense plastic used for pipes and tiles.
LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene) – a durable yet malleable plastic that’s highly flexible and commonly used for shopping and sandwich bags and clingfilm.
PP (Polypropylene) – this type of plastic is used to make bottle lids and thicker plastic items.
PS (Polystyrene) – often used for packaging and coffee cups, it’s difficult to recycle but is possible.
Code 7 – this describes other types of plastic not categorised by any of the above. Some of the main ones are PC (Polycarbonate), PLA (Polylactide), and PMMA (acrylic) – often used to make babies’ bottles, CDs, and security barriers.
Microplastics and nanoplastics – incredibly small pieces of plastic waste that aren’t always visible to the naked human eye.

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Who needs plastic waste disposal?

Every business produces plastic waste on some level, as it’s one of the most widely used materials in the world. From packaging and wrapping of goods you receive to used bottles in the office kitchen, you may generate more plastic waste than you first thought.

The types of plastic your business uses affect whether it’s recyclable or not. Every company must arrange proper collection and recycling of plastic to safely and legally get rid of such waste.

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Some of the main businesses and industries that can generate a lot of scrap plastic include:

Construction – pipes, tiles, broken buckets, and other construction site waste
Dry cleaning – detergent bottles and containers
Factory – packaging and plastic offcuts from manufacturing processes
Pubs and clubs – plastic drinks bottles and cups
Takeaway – packaging, plastic trays, and utensils

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Had difficulty finding a company to recycle plastic waste. Once i had contacted David at Business Waste the process was quick and easy he kept me informed every step of the way. Will be using again for our business waste.

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Why use Business Waste for
plastic waste management?

Recycle plastic your business produces to get rid of it responsibly. Save money on plastic waste management with free bins to separate and store such materials. There are no delivery or bin hire fees – you only pay for collection. A wide range of sizes and containers are available to suit your needs.

Commercial plastic recycling ensures waste is kept away from landfill to help protect the environment and avoid landfill tax. As a leading waste broker, we partner with specialist plastic recycling companies across the UK to source the best quotes and options to get rid of your scrap plastic affordably and sustainably.

Improve your company’s plastic waste management with ease. Get a free quote for commercial plastic waste collection anywhere in the UK today – call 0800 211 8390 or contact us online.

Choose Business Waste for your commercial plastic waste management and benefit from:

Free bins – select from various sizes and kinds of bins to store scrap plastic with zero delivery or rental fees as you only cover collection costs.
Commercial plastic recycling – all plastic is recycled where possible and disposed of responsibly away from landfill.
Competitive prices – get a bespoke quote as we work with local and national plastic recycling companies across the country to deliver the best prices.
Regular collections – arrange daily, weekly, or fortnightly collection of waste plastic from your business for reliable removals.
Excellent customer service – have one point of contact for all your plastic waste management needs with regular updates and communication.