Why Cardboard Recycling Matters for Your Business
Cardboard is one of the most widely recycled materials in the UK, and for good reason. It's also one of the most valuable recyclable commodities. For businesses that handle significant quantities of cardboard packaging—from retailers to manufacturers and distributors—effective cardboard recycling can turn a waste disposal cost into a revenue stream.
UK Duty of Care Obligations
Under UK waste regulations, businesses have a duty of care to ensure their waste is managed responsibly. This includes storing waste appropriately, transferring it to authorised carriers, and keeping records. Baling cardboard on-site helps you meet these obligations by producing clean, segregated, recyclable bales that are easy to store and transport.
The Value of Baled Cardboard
Loose cardboard is bulky and expensive to dispose of. Baling reduces its volume by up to 90%, producing dense, uniform bales that recyclers will pay for. Clean, dry cardboard bales fetch the best prices, so it's worth keeping cardboard separate from other waste streams.
Choosing a Cardboard Baler
The right baler depends on your volume. Small businesses can use a vertical baler producing bales up to 650kg. Medium to large operations benefit from semi-automatic horizontal balers, while high-volume facilities should consider fully automatic balers for continuous operation. See our dedicated cardboard balers page for the full range.
Maximising Your Recycling Revenue
To get the best value from your baled cardboard: keep it clean and dry, bale it separately from other materials, produce dense, uniform bales, and store bales under cover until collection. The denser and cleaner the bale, the higher the price you'll receive from recyclers.
Start Recycling Your Cardboard Today
MHM UK LTD manufactures a full range of cardboard balers to suit every business size and volume. Contact us for a quote or explore our cardboard balers to find the right machine for your operation.