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 our detailed articles 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. 

What to Look for When Buying a Glass Crusher

24th December 2024

Sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start with your search for a glass crusher, so we’ve put together a guide to help you find the best choice for you.
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The Benefits of Using a Plastic Baler for Small Businesses

24th December 2024

A plastic baler is a great solution for compacting many types of plastic waste including polythene, shrink wrap and bottle waste.
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How Cardboard Balers Help Small Businesses Become More Sustainable

14th November 2024

There are many steps that small businesses can take to be more sustainable. In a challenging economy, the easiest changes to make are those that not only boost sustainability, but also help to improve profitability.
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The Importance of Cardboard Baler Safety Training

5th November 2024

Safety training is essential to ensure operators stay safe and avoid injuries whilst using recycling equipment within the workplace.
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How to Choose the Right Cardboard Baler Size

15th October 2024

A cardboard baler comes with many benefits. They’ll save your business time and money and minimise the amount of waste going to landfill. To get the most out of your machine, you must pick one which is a suitable size.
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How Can I Conduct Cardboard Baler Training with My Employees

9th October 2024

Cardboard balers are a great solution for waste management. They can save your business both money and time and reduce your impact on the environment. Training is an important first step when getting a baler.
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A Guide to Plastic Baler Rental

13th September 2024

Businesses that do not bale their compactable plastic packaging waste are likely to be missing out on an opportunity to reduce their commercial waste disposal costs.
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What are the Benefits of an Oil Filter Crusher?

12th September 2024

When you change an oil filter during a vehicle service, you can drain the oil from the old filter and then crush it to make it easier to store before it is collected by a commercial recycling company.
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Understanding Recycling Balers: What You Need to Tie a Bale

3rd September 2024

If your business is thinking about getting a recycling baler, you’ll need to know how to tie a bale. This article will explain everything you need to know.
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The Top Three Methods to Manage Excess Cardboard in the Workplace

15th August 2024

No two businesses are alike therefore it is important to implement a cardboard recycling solution that is right for your business.
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Do Waste Compactors Work with Any Bin?

15th August 2024

Bins are available in all shapes and sizes, in this blog, we’ll help you find the most appropriate type of waste compactor to match your bin.
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Top Tips for Managing Cardboard Waste in the Restaurant Industry

30th July 2024

Waste management in the restaurant industry includes how to sort it, what happens after its use and cutting down on how much is used in the first place.
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The Uses and Benefits of a Hydraulic Baler

24th July 2024

This blog will cover all the basics of what Hydraulic Balers are used for and why you might benefit from getting one for your company.
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A guide to small Cardboard Baler hire

16th July 2024

In this guide we’ll uncover a variety of scenarios where a small baler could be a better choice than a larger machine for your recyclable waste regardless of the size of your organization.
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QCR Recycling Equipment at the Amex Stadium in Brighton

10th July 2024

QCR are thrilled to share the success of our first time exhibiting at the Brighton & Hove Business Show at the Amex Stadium in Brighton.
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QCR Recycling Equipment secures SafeContractor Health and Safety accreditation in 2024

8th July 2024

By retaining our SafeContractor accreditation in 2024, QCR reconfirms to its customers that it adheres to the highest health and safety standards.
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Where To Sell Cardboard Bales?

4th July 2024

If you’d like to start selling your baled cardboard but you’re not sure where to start, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll answer all your questions.
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Waste Management: How Efficiency Can Be Increased by Renting Equipment

4th July 2024

Savvy businesses are now looking into new waste processes with a view to save money, time and resources. Interested? Find out more.
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How does a Bin Compactor work and do you need one for your business?

5th June 2024

Have you ever wondered what's a bin compactor, what does it do and can it help my business? Then you're in the right place. This one-stop guide breaks it all down.
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How Much is a Cardboard Baler?

28th May 2024

When evaluating whether a cardboard baler is a good investment, many businesses undertake a cost-benefit analysis. QCR are here to help.
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A Guide To Mill Size Baler Rental

7th May 2024

This informative guide contains all you need to know about renting a mill size waste baler for your business. Trust QCR today.
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How a Waste Baler can enhance warehouse operations

5th May 2024

Can a waste baler help warehouse processes? The answer is yes! Balers provide a variety of benefits, including space and waste disposal cost reduction.
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How can Glass Recycling Help Your Business?

19th April 2024

Commercial glass waste can include large quantities of empty bottles, jars and vials. Luckily for businesses in the UK, recycling is easy and with the right glass recycling equipment at your premises, can help to reduce your costs.
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How Much Should a Cardboard Bale Weigh?

19th April 2024

Having lots of cardboard waste should be viewed as an opportunity, rather than a problem for businesses in the UK. This is because when baled, uncontaminated cardboard waste can be sold.
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What Can and Can’t Go Inside a Cardboard Baler

26th March 2024

Although Cardboard Balers vary in size, power and operation, the rules for what can and cannot be placed inside a baler remain the same.
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How to Partner with a Recycling Equipment Supplier

26th March 2024

Are you looking to enhance your waste management operations? Consider partnering with a reliable and trusted recycling equipment supplier.
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What is a Carpet Baler?

4th March 2024

Baling carpet offcuts is not only good for the environment, but also a great way to reduce waste disposal fees. Learn more about how a carpet baler could support your business.
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How to make money from waste collections

27th February 2024

Organisations can produce lots of recyclable waste in a day such as cardboard and plastic. Discover how to make money from these materials.
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How To Service Your Cardboard Baler

25th February 2024

Balers, like any piece of hard-working equipment, require regular servicing that must be carried out to ensure it is operating safely and efficiently.
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How to Perform a Waste Audit on Your Business

19th January 2024

All businesses in the UK can benefit from a regular Waste Audit to ensure that they maximise recycling rates and minimise overheads.
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How Many Landfills Exist in the UK?

19th January 2024

For many years countries around the world have been grappling with the challenge of waste disposal.
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