What We Do

Supporting Circular Resource Management Through Quality Recycling Solutions

At Recycling UK Ltd, we specialise in the responsible management, sourcing, grading, and movement of recovered paper, plastics, and other recyclable materials across the UK and internationally. Operating at the intersection of industry expertise, environmental compliance, and logistical efficiency, we help close the loop on resource recovery – turning waste into raw material for the next production cycle.

Whether you’re a local authority, waste management company, print house, packaging firm, or manufacturing operation, our tailored services ensure maximum value recovery while meeting all legal and environmental requirements.

Our Services

We provide comprehensive solutions for the collection, grading, brokerage, and export of recyclables. Our activities cover the full lifecycle of materials, from site audits to final reprocessing.

1. Material Collection & Logistics

Scheduled Collections
Regular collections from commercial and industrial sites, tailored to your volumes and material types.

On-Demand Clearance
Rapid response collection for overstock, production waste or site clearances.

National & European Haulage Network
Access to a reliable fleet of vehicles and containers, including curtain-sided trailers, walking floors, roll-on/roll-offs, and export containers.

2. Material Grading & Sorting

On-Site Inspection
Our qualified teams conduct inspections and quality checks to ensure materials meet required grades.

UK & European Standards Compliance
Materials are graded in accordance with UK standards and European norms (e.g., CEPI, EN643 for paper; standard polymer grades for plastics).

Contamination Management
We help identify and reduce unusable or non-compliant material to maintain end-market value and compliance.

3. Brokerage & Trading

Global Buyer Network
We supply high-quality recovered materials to paper mills, plastic re-processors, and manufacturers across Europe, Asia, and beyond.

Transparent Market Pricing
We operate with full pricing transparency, tracking global commodity markets to ensure competitive returns.

Custom Supply Agreements
Structured contracts to suit individual suppliers and buyers, with volume guarantees, quality clauses, and rebate systems.

4. Documentation & Compliance

Full Duty of Care Compliance
We manage all required documentation, including Waste Transfer Notes, Annex VII forms, and shipping manifests.

Export Licencing & Transfrontier Shipments (TFS)
Fully licensed for international shipments, with all notifications and customs requirements handled in-house.

Environmental Reporting
Regular reports provided for your sustainability or waste compliance needs (e.g., tonnage breakdowns, carbon savings).

Materials We Handle

We manage a wide range of recyclable materials with dedicated teams for each stream:

All CEPI-recognised grades including OCC, news & pams, graphic paper, coated board, and high-grade office papers.

From LDPE and PET bottles to rigid PP and engineering polymers. We handle post-consumer and post-industrial grades.

Packaging offcuts, used corrugated containers, supermarket bales, and converters’ scrap.

Commingled dry recyclables and mixed industrial waste, sorted and processed through approved facilities.

Why Choose Recycling UK?

Sustainability Driven
Our work directly supports circular economy principles, helping businesses reduce landfill, cut emissions, and recover value.

Over 40 Years of Experience
A trusted name in the recycling sector with deep market insight and long-standing relationships.

Certified & Accredited
Fully licensed waste broker and carrier, with ISO-certified partners and compliance to UK & EU regulations.

National Coverage, Global Reach
From local solutions to international shipments, we manage materials seamlessly across borders.

Get in Touch

Want to turn your waste into resource?
Our team is ready to advise you on grading, collection, pricing, and compliance.

Want to learn more about what we do or explore how we can help your business? Fill in the contact form below or reach out to our team – we’re here to help you make smarter choices about your waste.

Our clients span across the
private & public sectors:

  • Printers, packers and logistics centres
  • Local authorities and waste contractors
  • Manufacturing and distribution facilities
  • Retail and commercial premises
  • Material recovery facilities (MRFs) and transfer stations

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