Dry Mixed Recycling
Introducing DMR waste disposal to the workplace prevents the need to separate specific waste types and has the added benefit that recycling is far cheaper for your business than sending waste to landfill.
What is Dry Mixed Recycling?
The general definition of dry mixed recycling (DMR) is combining several types of uncontaminated recyclable waste materials.
Combining used packaging, wrappers, and other materials with dry mixed recycling (DMR) is a convenient choice for many businesses. It makes storing small volumes of cardboard, paper, plastic, and metal together, easier to manage than using individual bins. Plus, it may help your company comply with new Simpler Recycling rules.
DMR is ideal for businesses that don’t generate a large amount of one specific waste type. For example, if you produce a lot of cardboard waste, it may make sense to have a separate cardboard bin. But if you only generate a small amount alongside waste recyclable plastics and metals, DMR disposal might make more sense.
Mick George Recycling can provide a wide range of free dry mixed recycling bins for businesses throughout Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Milton Keynes area, with no delivery or hire charges – you only pay for collection.
Available in various sizes with flexible collection schedules, we can help whether you just want a few small DMR bins for the office or bigger containers that you can store outside your restaurant or shop.
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Why use Mick George for Dry Mixed Recycling?
Simplify your waste management with Mick George commercial dry mixed recycling services and benefit from:
- Free bins: no delivery or bin hire charges as you only cover the collection costs with various bin sizes available.
- Reliable collections: schedule daily, weekly, or fortnightly DMR collections for regular waste removal.
- Bespoke prices: our strategic network means we can provide tailored quotes and competitive prices.
- Responsible recycling: all clean and dry rubbish is recycled rather than being sent to landfill or incineration.
- Excellent customer service: one point of contact makes managing your mixed recycling quick and easy with our friendly team.
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What Can You Put in Dry Mixed Recycling?
You can dispose of various recyclable materials with dry mixed recycling as long as it’s clean, dry, and free from contaminants. Common items you can dispose of with dry mixed recycling include:
- Metal: cans, food trays, and foil
- Paper: magazines, newspapers, documents, and receipts
- Cardboard: boxes, cereal boxes, and food packaging
- Plastic: bottles, containers, and yoghurt pots
Items Prohibited From Dry Mixed Recycling
Items Prohibited From Dry Mixed Recycling
Putting items in a DMR bin that you should dispose of elsewhere can contaminate your waste and mean it’s not recycled. To avoid this happening, don’t throw these products in with your dry mixed recycling waste:
- Food waste: compost any contaminating scraps where possible
- Sanitary waste: nappies, used tissues, and sanitary products
- Potentially hazardous waste: batteries, bleach bottles, and paint tins
- Liquids: drinks, lubricants, and other fluids
- Glass and ceramics: bottles, jars, and pots
- Certain packaging: crisp packets, coffee cups, cling film, and plastic bags
- Polystyrene, wood offcuts, and textiles: clothes and polystyrene packaging
Tel: 0800 587 3329 Email: mgsales@mickgeorge.co.uk
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