Recycling Rebates
Are you aware of your waste’s full potential? With all eyes on global responsibility, sustainability and renewables, the days when waste was simply sent to landfill and forgotten about have long gone.
These days, the most successful businesses understand that their waste has value and that a shift to a more circular economy can be of real benefit, especially when supported by structured recycling rebates that reward good practice.
From plastics and metal to paper and card, the right treatments and processes can turn the waste your company produces into valuable commodities. With recycling rebates, these materials don’t just leave your site responsibly. They generate measurable financial returns.
At Cawleys, our team of specialist commodity traders can help turn elements of your waste into an income stream. Our traders operate within the transparent and flexible UK market tracker system that can help businesses receive valuable recycling rebates from the resources their waste produces.
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Tailored Waste and Recycling Collection Services
A successful recycling rebates programme starts with the right collection setup. At Cawleys, we offer flexible, efficient, and tailored services to maximise the value of your recyclables while keeping general waste costs low.
Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR)
DMR is suitable for sites producing mixed materials such as plastics, cans, and paper. It provides a simple solution that boosts recycling without overcomplicating storage.
Cardboard and paper
Clean, dry cardboard and office paper hold strong material value. We offer segregated bins, cages, and balers so you can prepare high-quality materials for cardboard recycling rebates.
Plastics (rigid and film)
We collect multiple plastic grades, including PET, HDPE, polypropylene, and LDPE film. Segregated plastics typically achieve higher recycling rebates and reduce disposal fees.
Metals (ferrous and non-ferrous)
Metals are some of the most valuable recyclable materials. Cawleys ensures efficient collection and sorting so aluminium cans, tins, and scrap metal earn the highest possible return.
General (non-recyclable) waste
Even if certain items can't be recycled, we manage them responsibly. Reducing general waste through better segregation lowers costs and improves environmental performance.
Food and organic waste
Although not part of recycling rebates, food waste recycling through anaerobic digestion can significantly reduce general waste weight and disposal costs.
WEEE (electronic waste)
We recycle many electronic items safely and in line with compliance requirements. Metals recovered from WEEE can contribute to rebate value, depending on type and condition.
Commercial Waste Types Accepted for Recycling Rebates
To maximise your savings and recycling rebates, Cawleys accepts a wide range of high-value recyclable materials, such as:
Cardboard (flattened and dry)
Clean, flattened cardboard is one of the most consistently valuable recyclable materials. Keeping it dry and contaminant-free increases the value of your cardboard recycling rebates and reduces collection costs.
Paper (office paper, newspapers, and magazines)
High-grade paper, such as office waste and mixed fibres, can be recycled repeatedly. Sorted paper streams attract higher recycling rebates due to their strong market demand.
Plastics (bottles, containers, and LDPE/HDPE)
Clean, segregated plastics, especially LDPE film and HDPE bottles, offer strong potential for recycling rebates. Regular collections help prevent contamination and maintain value.
Metals (aluminium cans, steel tins, and clean scrap)
Metals retain value well and can be recycled indefinitely. Aluminium cans, ferrous scrap, and non-ferrous metals offer some of the strongest rebate returns.
Glass (bottles and jars by arrangement)
Clean, colour-sorted glass can also be processed for recycling rebates, depending on volume and logistics.
Sustainability at the Core: Eco-Friendly Practices That Deliver Impact
At Cawleys, our recycling rebates service is built with sustainability at its heart. Our approach ensures businesses contribute positively to the environment while gaining financial benefits.
Carbon-optimised logistics through fleet efficiency
We operate an efficient collection fleet designed to reduce emissions and fuel consumption. Optimised routes and consolidated loads mean your effort generates not just significant recycling rebates but also lower carbon output from collection to processing.
Zero-to-landfill pathways for recyclable streams
Every recyclable material we collect is directed to a recovery route rather than landfills. This reduces environmental impact, supports cleaner operations, and contributes to circularity targets.
Partnerships with UK reprocessors to support local circularity
We work closely with UK mills, reprocessors, and recycling partners. This reduces transport emissions, strengthens the UK recycling market, and ensures your materials stay within local supply chains wherever possible.
Material traceability ensuring ethical recycling
We provide full transparency on where your recyclable materials go. Our traceability system ensures everything is processed responsibly and ethically, supporting compliance and giving you clear data for reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Rebate values depend on the global market price for each material and the weight of recyclables collected. Because prices fluctuate, we provide transparent, market-linked pricing so you always know how your materials are performing.
Clean, well-segregated recyclables hold a higher value. This means your recycling rebates increase when contamination is kept low. We can provide guidance, training, and equipment to help you maximise returns.
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Minimum volumes vary by material type. Cardboard and plastics often require consistent weekly or monthly quantities, while metals may only need periodic collections depending on your output.
Cawleys will assess your site to determine the most efficient collection schedule and whether your volumes qualify for recycling rebates. If you’re just below the threshold, we can help you improve segregation to reach qualifying levels.
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To protect the value of your recyclables, proper storage is essential. In most cases, we recommend segregated bins, cages, compactor bins, or on-site balers for cardboard and plastics. These keep materials clean, dry, and compact, preventing contamination and lowering transport costs.
Cawleys can provide all necessary equipment, and we will advise your team on best-practice storage setups.
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Recycling rebates are typically paid monthly or quarterly, depending on your collection schedule and material volumes. We can also apply your rebate as a credit to your waste management invoice, lowering your regular disposal costs.
Start Earning More from Your Waste Materials
Want to turn your recyclables into a reliable revenue stream? Partner with us at Cawleys and start earning from the materials your business already generates!
Get in touch today for a tailored assessment and discover how much you could be saving or earning each month.
