ChangeWorks Recycling ☰ What We Recycle Call us 0800 694 0158 Click to get a quote What we recycle The most common materials that we recycle are listed below but we regularly review this list as our clients look for ways to increase their recycling rates. Our separate collection service ensures that the recycling we collect from our clients is of a high quality. The quality of our material means that it's highly valued by UK reprocessors. Using UK reprocessors means that Changeworks Recycling and our clients are supporting the local and Circular economy. Food tins and drink cans All types of steel and aluminium cans. Mixed glass Glass bottles and jars only, colours can be mixed. Paper Office paper, magazines, newspapers and windowed envelopes, hard and soft back books. Staples and paperclips don't need to be removed, if it tears we take it. Cardboard Cardboard should be flattened and tied into a bundle with tape or string, smaller pieces can be or placed into a recycling bag. Confidential paper Paper is shredded to UKSSA standards then recycled into tissue paper. Cartons Empty tetra pak milk and juice cartons. Plastic bottles All types of empty plastic bottles, we don't accept yoghurt pots or food trays as they are a lower grade plastic. Food waste All types of cooked and uncooked foodstuffs. No large bones or large quantities of shells. Mixed light bulbs All types of low energy bulbs and fluorescent tubes. We provide special containers for light bulbs and tubes. Batteries All types of battery except for car batteries. We provide special containers for batteries. Electrical If it has a plug, an electric lead or a battery we can recycle it. Ask us about a special uplift. Printer cartridges We recycle all makes of printer and toner cartridges, cartridges should be collected in their original boxes or in a clear recycling bag. Furniture Good quality office furniture suitable for reuse. No broken or heavily or heavily worn furniture. Ask us about a special uplift. Wood and timber All types of wood except for MDF. Other recyclables We are always looking to extend the range of materials we recycle and help our clients to increase their recycling rates. If you produce a material that isn't listed here ask us, we may be able to help! General waste Any non-recyclable material not listed here goes in your general waste. Challenge us! About Us Contact Us BID's Recruitment T&Cs Accessibility Call us 0800 694 0158 Get a quote 36 Newhaven Road Edinburgh EH6 5PY 53 Bothwell Street Glasgow G2 6TS t: 0800 694 0158 e: info@changeworksrecycling.co.uk Instgram Twitter Vimeo LinkedIn Email We use cookies on this website to help improve your experience. To find out more read our Cookie Policy. OK