How to Set Up Recycling Collections or Services

1. Search the Business Recycling Directory
   This will allow you to find out what services are available in your area. For further information about searching the directory, you can view the 'How to Search the Business Recycling Directory' guide.
2. Contact the Companies That Interest You
   • Contact companies that you would consider setting up a collection contract with. This will allow you to discuss more details of the service they offer. At this stage you may want to ask for details such as charges and where materials would be collected.
   • You may also wish to confirm if the company is a registered waste carrier. You can do this by visiting the SEPA Register of Waste Carriers.
3. Sign up to a Contract with Your Selected Service Provider
   • When you have decided which company can best suit your needs, you are ready to sign up to a contract with your selected service provider.
   • At this point you should arrange definite details of the service, such as the frequency of collection and how you will be charged for the service.
   • You should also confirm with your service provider if they require your materials to be presented for collection in a specific way or if materials have to be of a certain quality. For example, they may only accept clean, flat packed cardboard, or washed and squashed plastic bottles. You may find that if you contaminate your waste materials then they will be unable to be recycled, due to poor quality.
4. Start Collecting Your Materials for Recycling
   • You may wish to raise awareness of any new recycling systems among your staff by using the Poster Creator tool. These posters can be downloaded and printed for use throughout your workplace.
   • There are a number of additional ways to raise awareness with staff which are detailed in the 'How to Raise Staff Awareness of New Recycling Systems' guide.