Waste Recycling Services
We all know the impact landfill sites have on our environment and on those who live within it.
Through our bespoke waste recycling services, we at Cawleys can help your business achieve sustainable solutions for all your waste management needs. Sustainability, recycling, and resource recovery are extremely important to the public conscience, and businesses' ethical credentials have a real impact on their brand. It is no longer acceptable for any organisation to dispose of waste in landfills without consideration for its environmental impact.
Our team can help you recycle as much of your waste as possible. Whether you produce large quantities of waste on a daily basis or are a small-scale business that only needs a weekly collection service, we're here to help. From paper and cardboard, to plastics, wood, metals and coffee cups, you’ll be surprised at just how much of your waste can be recycled. We can help you cut general waste costs and make a positive impact on the planet.
We’re here to help our customers work towards this by providing efficient waste collection and recycling services that are cost-effective. We are able to achieve these results by investing in cutting-edge technology and using the latest innovative resource management solutions, such as waste-to-energy and anaerobic digestion.
We collect waste from across the region and provide waste containers and other equipment that best suit your needs.
For a free site audit to assess how much of your waste can be effectively recycled, contact us today.
Types of Waste Handled
Recycling waste isn’t one-size-fits-all. Different waste streams need different handling methods to ensure safety, compliance, and maximum recovery. At Cawleys, we manage a wide variety of waste types, tailoring solutions to your sector and needs.
Residential waste
Everyday household items, such as paper, plastics, tins, glass, and food waste, make up a huge proportion of landfills. Our kerbside and scheduled collections make recycling easy for residents while ensuring waste is properly sorted and reused.
Commercial waste
Shops, offices, restaurants, and service providers generate mixed recyclables, packaging, and food waste. We provide tailored solutions, from small bins to bulk containers, to fit your business and keep costs low.
Industrial waste
Factories and warehouses often deal with packaging, pallets, metals, plastics, and even hazardous by-products. Our industrial recycling services reduce disposal costs and support regulatory compliance while maximising recovery rates.
Construction and demolition debris
Concrete, wood, metal, and glass are major waste streams on building sites. With on-site containers and segregation programmes, Cawleys helps construction partners divert heavy waste from landfills and recycle it back into new projects.
Electronic waste (E-waste)
Discarded electronics such as computers, monitors, and batteries often contain valuable metals and also hazardous materials. We recycle and recover components safely, ensuring compliance with WEEE regulations.
Organic waste
Food, coffee grounds, and garden cuttings can be repurposed into compost, animal feed, or energy through anaerobic digestion. By recycling organics, we help lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduce collection costs.
Hazardous waste
Some hazardous streams, such as oils, solvents, or contaminated packaging, can be recycled under strict controls. With our specialist hazardous waste division, including our in-house Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA), Cawleys ensures these are treated safely and in line with UK legislation.
Special waste
From textiles and batteries to medical waste and niche packaging, our team handles difficult waste types responsibly, connecting you to the right recycling and recovery routes.
Environmental and Social Benefits
Recycling is more than a legal obligation. It delivers lasting environmental, social, and financial benefits. Here are key reasons why you should consider searching for “waste recycling near me” online and working with recycling specialists such as Cawleys.
Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
Recycling reduces the volume of organic and recyclable waste sent to landfills. This helps reduce methane emissions and overall carbon footprints.
Conservation of natural resources
Every tonne of recycled paper saves trees, water, and energy. Metals and plastics can be recycled repeatedly, reducing the need for raw extraction.
Energy savings
Recycling often requires far less energy than creating products from virgin resources. For example, recycling aluminium saves up to 95% of the energy used in primary production.
Reduction in landfill use
Landfill sites are limited and harmful to the environment. By diverting waste to recycling, Cawleys helps businesses and communities cut landfill reliance dramatically.
Community engagement and education
Our programmes educate schools, workplaces, and local groups about recycling best practice. This helps inspire participation and improve long-term outcomes.
Public health improvements
Responsible waste recycling reduces contamination, air pollution, and pest risks. Not only does this improve public health, but it also ensures safety for everyone.
Our Recycling Services
At Cawleys, we provide an extensive range of waste management recycling services designed to help you cut costs, achieve your sustainability targets, and ensure effective materials recovery.
Infinity Recycling
The Cawleys Infinity programme supports businesses in segregating recyclables at source, improving quality and recovery rates. Using specialist bins and clear bag systems, Infinity makes circular economy principles practical and profitable.
Mixed Recycling
Our Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR) service allows you to recycle paper, cardboard, plastics, and cans in one bin. We also guide you on what not to include, helping prevent contamination and saving disposal costs.
Food Recycling
We pioneered anaerobic digestion collections in the UK, turning food waste into renewable energy. From small amounts of food waste to bulk collections, our service cuts costs and supports sustainability goals.
Glass Recycling
Glass is endlessly recyclable. We work with bars, restaurants, and businesses to collect bottles and jars in tailored bins, ensuring glass is reused without ever losing quality.
Metal Recycling
We recycle both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, from drinks cans to industrial scrap. Sorted metals are reprocessed into new items, feeding the circular economy.
Paper and Card Recycling
Providing small bins, industrial balers and everything in between, we collect, sort, and grade paper and cardboard before sending it to mills for reuse in packaging, newsprint, and tissue products.
Wood Recycling
We recover pallets for reuse and process other wood waste into chipboard, compost, or fuel. Recycling wood reduces reliance on virgin timber and supports sustainable industries.
Plastic Recycling
We collect and process many plastic types, such as PET, HDPE, LDPE, polypropylene, polystyrene, and more. Using reducers and balers, we make recycling efficient even for bulky waste like polystyrene.
Coffee Recycling
Coffee grounds are endlessly reusable. We partner with cafés, restaurants, and offices to collect used coffee grounds in custom bins, transforming what was once waste into nutrient-rich compost, natural fertilizers or even sustainable bio-material
Vegware Recycling
We partner with Vegware to collect and compost plant-based packaging. Items are sent to approved facilities, breaking down into high-quality soil improvers in under 12 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Most common materials, such as paper, cardboard, plastics, metals, glass, and food, can be recycled. Even difficult items like electronics, textiles, and hazardous waste have recycling pathways when managed properly. Cawleys can help you identify what can and can’t be recycled at your site.tion text goes here
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We provide clear guidance, colour-coded bins, and staff training to ensure materials are placed in the right containers. Our Infinity programme improves segregation, reducing contamination and lowering costs.
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Yes. Recycling reduces landfill tax, cuts disposal costs for heavy waste like food, and can even generate rebates for materials such as metals and cardboard. Cawleys designs recycling plans to maximise both savings and sustainability.escription text goes here
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Materials are taken to our Materials Recycling Facilities (MRFs) where they’re sorted, graded, and sent to specialist reprocessors. They are then transformed into new products.
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Absolutely. We work with everyone from small businesses to national companies. Our flexible recycling services range from small bins and regular collections to large bulk solutions.
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