Riverdale Recycling
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Paper

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Plastics

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Secure Shredding

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Waste Management

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Higher & Further Education

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Manufacturing

Printing & Print Production

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Professional Services

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About Us

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Meet the Team

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Manufacturing Waste Recycling

With the manufacturing industry generating around 8.9 million tonnes of waste per year, there’s no better time to reduce unnecessary waste and work towards a more sustainable and cost-effective future for manufacturers across the region.

We partner with production teams to simplify on-site waste handling, clear high-volume packaging from factory floors, and direct dry recyclables straight into high-quality reprocessing, helping you take full control of your dry waste stream and sustainability.

Book a free site audit today to get your factory’s waste management aligned with efficiency.

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Recycling that fits your production

With different factory layouts, operational patterns, various packaging types, and material output, no two manufacturing facilities are the same; so, neither should their waste management be. At Riverdale Recycling, we offer flexible collection arrangements that address the operational challenges you’re facing without disrupting your organisation’s output.

We work closely with your team to support you in overcoming some of the most frustrating waste management problems and get your site operating without any unnecessary delays caused by waste. Our services focus on recovering:

  1. Paper such as print scrap, packaging paper and office paperwork
  2. Cardboard from packaging, corrugated boxes, and packaging board
  3. Plastic including shrink wrap, pallet wrap, rigid plastics, and clean plastic scrap

With our focused solutions, we keep your factory floor clear and your quality materials reprocessing for further use.

Containers suited to your site

Effective waste management on a busy factory floor relies on a strong foundation of having the correct containers for the waste you’re generating. We evaluate the space available in your facility, along with access points and material types to recommend the most practical setup for you. Subject to suitability, we provide:

  • Wheelie bins for point-of-use waste segregation along compact production lines
  • High-capacity skips suited to outdoor storage of bulk materials like cardboard, packaging scrap, and general recyclables
  • On-site balers designed to compress volume and optimise material value
  • Static and portable compactors for high-volume sites where space and reduced collections are priorities
  • Extraction systems designed to channel continuous trimmings or light materials directly from machinery into containment

Whatever your unique factory needs, we’ve got the effective, tailored solution to match it. Get in touch for information on container availability, or click below to read more about the containers we provide for commercial waste.

More information

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Reliably collected and directly managed

When you partner with Riverdale Recycling, you partner with dependable drivers, a dedicated transport fleet, and regional processing.

By managing and orchestrating the entire process from your factory floor to our in-house segregation facilities, we get your waste stream running on a consistent timeline with full transparency for your compliance reporting.

Sustainable material recovery & landfill diversion

As Simpler Recycling initiatives move the industry towards a more sustainable future, our team is on hand to help you reach your environmental objectives with clear and achievable material management, we:

  • Support your team in effective separation of paper, card, plastics, and other production materials at the source to ensure high-quality material is recovered as much as possible
  • Process all of your dry recyclables and direct them to reputable reprocessors, ensuring that no recyclable waste goes straight to landfill
  • Supply accurate collection documentation so that those leading your environmental objectives can easily track and report recycling progress on-site

By keeping your recyclables separated and out of general waste, we help you stay fully compliant with ever-changing UK waste legislation while directly improving your site’s environmental performance.

The simple steps that get things going

Getting started with us is simple and structured:

  1. We conduct an initial site audit to review current material streams, volume of output, storage constraints, and access routes.
  2. With this information, we can devise recommendations that detail the best combination of containers and collections for your specific site.
  3. Once finalised, we install containers and establish collection schedules, streamlining your waste management for an effortless transition to long-term recycling solution.

We continuously review your collection frequencies and volumes over time to ensure that we’re always providing a service that matches your production demands.

Recycling that’s built around your operations

Whether your site is already in good shape or it’s your first step towards better recycling initiatives, we’re here to create a practical and reliable service keeps your operations running. We always adapt our collection schedules and on-site equipment to ensure your factory floor remains safe and efficient.

With over 40 years in the industry, our fleet bring regional expertise and extensive processing facilities to deliver dependable waste management to manufacturers across the North East.

Ready to move recycling from an afterthought to a fundamental part of your factory? Contact us today to book a free waste audit and get your recycling plan moving

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    Serving UK businesses for over 40 years

    We have built a legacy of expert waste management, driving innovation in sustainable recycling solutions.

    Operating a Zero Waste to Landfill policy

    We strive to eliminate landfill reliance through meticulous sorting, processing and innovative waste-to-energy services.

    North East based, delivering nationwide services

    We're a North East company with a national footprint, supporting businesses across the UK.

    Expert knowledge with a personalised service

    We tailor our waste management solutions to meet your unique business needs, offering ongoing support.

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    Let's explore your recycling options

    We’ll help you develop a tailored waste management solution that meets your business goals and environmental objectives. We’re here to answer your questions and provide expert guidance.

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