01242 620903London Recycling Equipment
QCR supply waste and recycling equipment to businesses across London. Our SafeContractor™ certified team have over 25 years experience of providing free recycling and waste compaction advice to businesses.
What are the benefits?
- Save Money: For businesses that pay for waste collection on a per-bin basis, using recycling equipment to compact it is proven to deliver significant savings by reducing the number of bins you'll need.
- Space Optimisation: By compacting your waste you can reduce the number of commercial bins you need to boost waste storage capacity.
- Boost Sustainability: By establishing recycling practices within your organisation, you help to fulfil the London Mayor's aim that by 2026 no recyclable waste will be sent to landfill.
- Comply with Recycling Legislation: Increasing the proportion of waste that is recycled fulfils your workplaces obligations as stipulated within the Simpler Recycling legislation.
Free trial service
QCR offer free recycling equipment trials to all businesses in all London boroughs. A trial helps you assess the amount of money, time and space that can be saved by using our equipment. You'll receive full training and support from your dedicated account manager throughout the process.
Recycling Balers in London
Why choose QCR for your next baler?
- Reduce the volume of your cardboard recycling by up to 85% to reduce the number of DMR bins needed
- Over 16 different models in stock (new & used options available)
- Hire or purchase with a warranty
- Free trials available
Bin Compactors in London
Why choose bin compacting equipment from QCR?
- Crush up to 5 times more waste into your bins to relieve waste storage challenges
- Large bin stores are unviable in London due to high rateable land values so compacting waste material ahead of collection makes sense
- Our installers have experience of supplying and installing bin compacting equipment within commercial and residential blocks within urban areas
- Hire or purchase with a warranty
Polystyrene Compactors in London
Why choose polystyrene recycling equipment from QCR?
- Due to restricted space, many businesses in London don't have the room for skips or large waste containers for the disposal of EPS Polystyrene
- Baled polystyrene offers rebate potential for businesses producing large quantities of waste.
- Our team will calculate the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of installing a compactor of this type so you can make an informed decision.
Industrial Can Crushers in London
Why choose can recycling equipment from QCR?
- We supply industrial-grade hydraulic (electric) and pnuematic (air-powered) equipment for compacting paint cans, drums and drinks cans in bulk.
- Hire or purchase with a warranty
- Over 6 different models available
Glass Crushers in London
Why choose glass recycling equipment from QCR?
- We supply 7 different machine options available which are all CE marked and fully tested by our in-house experts
- Free trials available
- Purchase with a warranty or hire
Customer Case Study - Market Hall Victoria - London
QCR installed recycling equipment at Market Hall Victoria in London to help the onsite team manage the waste produced by 11 commercial kitchens, 3 bars and a bustling coffee shop popular with tourists and commuters in the city. By installing onsite waste compaction solutions, the number of commercial bins needed was reduced by 73.9% as illustrated in the table below:
| Bins Needed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| 140L Glass Bins | 10 | 3 |
| 1100L General Waste Bins | 10 | 2 |
| 1100L Cardboard Bins | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 23 | 6 |
"Having this solution in place prior to opening has been a real bonus. We have no problems with waste costs, messy waste or staff wasting their valuable time. The machines are located close to the main source of waste, which is the most efficient. Many thanks to QCR for all their help"
Testimonial from the Operations Manager at Market Hall Victoria in London
Why London businesses choose QCR
- One Accountable Company Throughout: Your recycling project is managed end to end and quality-check by a dedicated QCR technical manager who signs off the finished recycling system.
- Ultra-High-Quality Install: Your equipment is delivered and installed by our in-house highly skilled, SafeContractor™ vetted engineers using our own vehicles at a time to suit you.
- Complete Aftercare Packages: We don't disappear after handover. Our recycling equipment hire packages offer full support from our servicing team with free training sessions when you need them.
- 25+ Years And Trusted: Over two decades of experience and thousands of installations including at the Heddon Street Kitchen. There are no Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) surcharges.
- Always a Real Person: Call us and you'll speak to a real knowledgable person (we don't employ chatbots). Our recycling reviews are organised at your premises with clear, honest advice and no sales pressure.
Benefits of a Recycling Reviews
Booking a commercial recycling review at your premises in London will:
- Identify inefficient recycling methods: By involving industry experts in the process, inefficiencies can be quickly identified and solved to reduce the time and money spent on recycling.
- Maximise your waste storage capacity: Installing recycling equipment enables your business to store vast amounts of packaging waste in a relatively small space by reducing the volume of it. By increasing the amount of waste you can store through compaction, you reduce the frequency of your waste collections leading to cheaper overheads for your business.
- Enhance sustainability: Reviews are arranged to identify ways that your workplace can recycle more sustainably by compacting the material before it is collected for more efficient transportation.
- Reduce operational costs: By learning about the vast array of robust and reliable recycling equipment options that are available, businesses can reduce high staffing costs due to the London Living Wage.
Frequently Asked Questions
My premises only has a few staff, do I still need to recycle?
If your office or building in London only has a few staff, but your employer is part of a larger organisation, you're still required to separate dry recyclable waste, food waste and black bin waste as part of the Simpler Recycling Legislation which took effect on 31st March 2025. Micro-firm have an exemption from the rules until 31st March 2027, but should still recycle where possible.
What are the financial benefits of using recycling equipment in London?
The use of recycling equipment is not just about sustainability; it's proven to be a smart financial decision for businesses in London. Compaction of recyclable materials using recycling equipment such as a recycling baler, reduces the volume of your waste which has a direct impact on the amount you pay to dispose of it. As a result, using recycling equipment is proven to deliver a return on investment (ROI) for many commercial premises in London.
How can you improve your recycling rate using recycling equipment?
To encourage employees to recycle more often, make installing recycling equipment near to the source of waste a priority. Placing recycling equipment in visible and accessible locations, such as inside the warehouse, makes recycling easier and less time-consuming for your staff. A small change like this can make a significant positive impact on your recycling rates.
What types of cardboard recycling equipment are popular in London?
London's high land values make using bins for recycling cardboard impractical and unviable. Recycling baler are popular alternative because they can be installed into tight spaces within warehouses and stockrooms to compact cardboard into bales for more efficient storage.
What is the best type of recycling equipment?
Many businesses seek professional, in-person advice to pick the right type of recycling equipment for their waste and premises by contacting businesses like QCR.
