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.
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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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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19th June 2025
Prior to the installation of balers in supermarkets, cardboard waste was disposed of in bins or backhauled to a central hub for recycling. However, in the quest for increased profitability, supermarkets quickly identified that this material previously identified as waste, was in fact a valuable commodity that could be sold for recycling. This has led to many retailers installing baling equipment at their own stores to streamline and monetise the recycling process.
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15th May 2025
If you’ve not used a waste baler before, making the switch from using recycling bins to a baler can be a little daunting. After all, bins have long been the go-to solution for business waste.
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15th May 2025
Cardboard balers are a popular alternative to bins and skips for trade waste. Available in a variety of designs and sizes, balers are a proven way of helping businesses to save money, time and space on commercial rubbish disposal.
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10th April 2025
Rises in National Insurance Contributions (NIC), business rates and implementation of the new recycling legislation will place lots of financial pressure on the hospitality industry in 2025. Despite many venues having to reduce their employment levels or trading hours to compensate, employers in the industry still need to find the time and resources to comply with new waste segregation rules.
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10th April 2025
Expanded polystyrene, also known as EPS, is a material that many businesses dispose of daily. Primarily used as a form of packaging, it can quickly fill up your commercial bins. The good news for businesses with lots of waste is that compacted polystyrene waste is valuable therefore it’s important for them to calculate if they have enough material to make sourcing a compactor cost-effective.
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10th April 2025
Not all businesses have adequate space at their premises for lots of recycling bins. Whilst you can attempt to squash the boxes manually, a baler can condense the equivalent of several bins of packaging waste into a single bale making it an ideal choice for businesses operating from a small premises.
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10th April 2025
A waste audit is a great opportunity to review current waste disposal procedures with a view to identifying new equipment or processes that could deliver efficiency benefits.
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11th March 2025
If you are regularly struggling to close the lid on your commercial bins, your chosen commercial waste collection company will gladly offer you a larger bin or more frequent collections.
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27th January 2025
Baling your cardboard is a far more efficient way to recycle box waste than using bins.
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27th January 2025
If your business offers drinks in compostable cups, it is important that you dispose of your used compostable cup waste responsibly.
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27th January 2025
In simple terms, a waste compactor squashes down compactable waste. Predominantly used in a commercial setting, they can help organisations to boost sustainability and cut waste collection charges.
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