The Top Three Methods to Manage Excess Cardboard in the Workplace

If your bins are regularly overflowing with cardboard, it’s a sign that you need a more robust plan in place for your cardboard recycling endeavours. Several factors will determine what type of solution will be the right choice for you. These include your geographical location, the volume of cardboard you have and the condition of it.

The Importance of Managing Cardboard in the Workplace  

Businesses have a responsibility to recycle as much cardboard waste as possible. The good news is that in addition to benefiting the environment, recycling your commercial cardboard waste using the right type of equipment can also deliver financial gains.

Finding the Right Method for Your Business  

No two businesses are alike therefore it is important to implement a cardboard recycling solution that is right for your business. For example, if you are an ecommerce business you could repurpose your leftover cardboard into packaging material using a heavy-duty cardboard shredding machine. Equally, if your business generates lots of dry cardboard waste which isn’t contaminated then a cardboard baler may be your perfect solution. Workplace bin compactors are another solution that should be considered for businesses that want to maximise the amount of waste inside a wheeled bin. Enlisting the help of a Commercial Recycling Equipment supplier with a broad range of options will ensure that you receive an unbiased recommendation.

The Top Three Methods to Manage Waste Cardboard 

Listed below is a quick introduction to some of the most popular solutions of managing cardboard waste within the workplace:

1. Produce, Store and Sell Cardboard Bales  

The process of baling squashes cardboard boxes flat and removes the need for the material to be placed into a recycling bin. The act of baling can also be used as a waste management solution for other materials such as polythene and paper. One of the main advantages of baling in comparison to using bins are the space savings achieved at site. This is because a single bale of cardboard can contain the equivalent of numerous bins of loose cardboard recycling.
The other advantage of using waste balers is that selling baled cardboard could give your business a new stream of revenue. To get the best prices you need to be sure that you can meet your collectors’ requirements. They’re likely to have set standards in terms of quantity, bale size and material used. Your bales should also be free of any contaminates to make sure they’re as high quality as possible. This includes making sure the cardboard is dry. If not, your bales will probably be rejected. Once appraised they will collect the bales from your premises and deliver them to a Recycling Facility so they can be re-processed into new materials. 

2. Compact Cardboard Inside your Bins

If baling isn’t for you, you should consider using a recycling bin compactor instead. This machine uses a pressing plate to condense the recycling inside your workplace bins. When commercial bins are overflowing with boxes, waste contractors could either refuse to empty them or issue you with an invoice for additional disposal charges. A commercial bin compactor could help you to prevent this from happening as your team will have a safe way to squash the waste enabling the lid of the bin to shut properly.

Bin Compactors are ideal for organisations that generate lots of waste but do not relish the prospect of having lots of bins cluttering up your bin store. Compacting your recycling can make collection costs a lot cheaper if you pay per bin collection, and you may also be able to free up some space by downgrading the size of the bins you need in the future. It’s also worth noting that a Commercial Wheelie Bin Compactor is not just for recyclables because it can also be used to compact general waste.

3. Shred and Reuse Cardboard  

Cardboard shredders can be used to transform unwanted cardboard boxes into packaging material. This method of repurposing your unwanted box waste could create a sustainable substitute for bubble wrap or packing peanuts. Shredded cardboard is a particularly popular packaging solution for ecommerce businesses as it can be easily recycled by customers. By diverting cardboard away your workplace bins, it saves money on recycling bin collections as well if you are charged per bin empty.

Many of the heavy-duty cardboard shredders available to rent or buy from QCR have adjustable width settings so you can create tailor-made packaging materials to suit your goods.  Designed using high quality components, these machines have been specially selected to ensure that they are suitable for use in a business environment.  

Cardboard Management Options at QCR

QCR is a leading supplier of cardboard recycling machinery for the workplace in the UK. We also have a huge range of solutions for other common types of commercial waste such as plastic, glass bottles, polystyrene, paint cans and empty drums. 

If you’re not sure what solution to choose, our friendly and expert team are here to give you free advice and guidance. We offer free confidential visit to your site with no obligation to purchase or rent.

With over 25 years of experience, you know you can put your trust in us. Working with QCR means you’ll be in the hands of a team who are Safe Contractor accredited too.