News from QCR and the waste & recycling industry
The waste and recycling industry is always changing. You can boost your knowledge about cardboard balers, waste balers, waste compaction or recycling trends by reading the detailed articles written by our experts below. Here you will find news from the waste industry and the latest updates from the QCR team, including key industry trends and our awards.
15th July 2025
A free baler trial from QCR Recycling Equipment is a great way for businesses in England and Wales to learn about the benefits of waste baling.
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22nd April 2026
Managing waste can incur significant financial costs for businesses. Read our quick guide to identify ways to reduce your waste overheads in 2026.
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3rd February 2026
Find out the questions we were asked when we displayed our waste balers at The Source trade show in February 2026.
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8th January 2026
Find out how businesses can save money on bins and bin emptying to cut costs and boost sustainability.
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31st December 2025
In this guide discover what cardboard balers are, how they work and the different types of balers that are available including hydraulic and pneumatic balers.
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23rd December 2025
This guide explains what a mill size baler is and provides practical tips on how to buy a mill size baler that fits your needs, space and budget.
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8th December 2025
Find out if a Mill Size Baler would be a worthwhile investment for your place of work.
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5th December 2025
Installing a baler can create immediate benefits for businesses producing lots of polythene waste.
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27th November 2025
Learn more about the advantages of hiring a Cardboard Compactor to reduce the cost of cardboard recycling at work.
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17th November 2025
Learn more about the advantages of hiring a 1100L bin compactor for compacting your commercial waste.
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9th October 2025
Solar bin hire is an affordable way to install solar-powered self-compacting bins without a large upfront investment.
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8th October 2025
Find out QCR's top 10 recommendations for maintaining high standards of commercial bin etiquette in London.
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26th September 2025
Find out more about QCR's appearance at RWM 2025
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25th September 2025
Find out about the free waste compactor trial service offered by QCR Recycling Equipment to businesses the UK
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17th September 2025
Learn about how a solar bin works and the advantages of installing one
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25th July 2025
For retail businesses, producing less rubbish does much more than just help the environment. It can also help to reduce overheads, save time and attract more eco-conscious customers. However, it can be difficult to know where to start, so we've put together this handy guide to help you.
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25th July 2025
There are hundreds of different baling machines for sale, but you need to do some thorough research to ensure the model you choose is a good fit for your business. Asking the right questions will help you to filter through the options to ensure the cardboard baler you choose will help you to cut operational costs and boost sustainability.
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8th July 2025
Waste disposal costs are on the rise with businesses with high volumes of waste the hardest hit. Investing in a mill-sized baler can be the solution to this problem, and brings a host of benefits along with it.
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8th July 2025
In 2025, sustainability efforts are more important than ever, and businesses need to play a part in making a difference. From not labelling bins properly to contaminating waste streams, it’s easy to get it wrong without an effective plan in place.
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19th June 2025
When deciding whether to rent or buy recycling equipment such as a baler, you’re going to have to do some thorough research. This is because many factors will determine what the best choice is for your workplace. Be sure to check you have checked for any additional delivery, installation and maintenance costs because if you don’t factor them in, you could end up with an unexpected invoice.
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