Dry mixed recycling (DMR) waste is a description of waste that is free from contaminants.
Many people are worried about starting recycling because of hyper-specific waste segregation practices. People may be too worried about disposing of waste incorrectly and the fees incurred, that they don’t take a sustainable approach altogether.
Dry-mixed recycling allows businesses to take a sustainable approach to their waste management without the need for individual containers. Instead, they can dispose of plastic, paper, card and metal cans all as one waste stream.
What can dry mixed recycling include?
Paper – e.g. dry paper waste, office paper, magazines, newspapers
Cardboard – e.g. corrugated cardboard, cereal boxes and card
Metal Cans – e.g. clean, empty drinks cans and food tins
Plastic – e.g. clean, rinsed out milk bottles, drinks bottles and food packaging
DMR can be collected in various sized bins, skips or large containers. It is important to ensure that you avoid contamination as this will destroy good quality recyclables.
What cannot go into dry mixed recycling?
- Waxed paper cups
- Crisps and sweet wrappers
- Food and canteen waste
- Glass and ceramics
- Polystyrene
- Wood
- Liquids
- Containers with any residue of food or hazardous material
- Textiles
- Plastic strapping
- Hard and rigid plastics
Agecko believe that segregation at source reduces this risk of contamination. We can provide posters and labels to ensure your site has the knowledge and training required. This will in turn, reduce your general waste disposal costs as the majority of your waste will be DMR, only leaving contaminated packaging and food waste.
Consultation
We start by assessing your business’s specific needs and creating a custom plan.
Waste collection
Our team arranges for a fast, efficient waste collection from your site. We then provide a waste transfer note to ensure compliance.
Processing
Your waste is reused, treated, recycled or safely disposed of, depending on the material type.
Reporting
You receive detailed documents and reports that calculate your carbon savings and track compliance with waste management regulations.
Continuous improvement
We regularly review and refine your waste management plan to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
