Single Stream Recycling

Waste management solutions for common waste streams, as well as niche requirements.

At Reconomy Connect, we provide single stream recycling options for common waste streams such as plastic, glass, paper, food, metal, wood and cardboard. With the Simpler Recycling Legislation now in place, it’s never been more important for businesses to manage these waste streams efficiently. We’ll be on hand to evaluate your waste streams and volumes to best advise on required services and collection schedules, focusing on achieving maximum recycling and reuse rates as well as delivering cost savings and maximum material rebates where applicable.

Common waste streams we manage

We can handle a variety of waste streams, so if you have a specific waste stream in mind please reach out to us to find the best solution for you. At Reconomy Connect, we go beyond just providing bins for our customers and are instead committed to moving waste up the hierarchy and finding circular solutions for as much as possible.

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Cardboard

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Wood

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Food

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Glass

Single stream recycling

A strategic approach to high volumes and problematic waste streams

Our single stream recycling services are designed to tackle those high volume or problematic waste streams. At Reconomy Connect, we;re committed to moving waste as far up the waste hierarchy as possible. That’s why as a first step, we’ll work with you to complete a waste audit to fully understand the amount of waste of a particular stream being produced. By doing this, we can identify not only an efficient collection schedule, but also identify re-use and circular solution opportunities.

We’ll work with you to unlock as much value as possible from your waste, as well as connect you with our large network of charities and social enterprises to help you deliver on your sustainability goals and social value commitments.

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Simpler Recycling Guide

Ensuring Simpler Recycling Compliance

Since 31st March 2025, all businesses (except those classified as microbusinesses) are required to segregate common waste streams for recycling. This legislation impacts waste streams such as cardboard, plastics, metal, food and glass. All materials specified as recyclable under Simpler Recycling must be collected separately from residual, general or construction waste.

Here at Reconomy Connect, we have a stringent compliance process for our entire supply chain, giving you confidence that your waste is handled compliant. If you are still not sure of the Simpler Recycling requirements, you can find out more in our Simpler Recycling Guide, or contact us today for a bespoke consultation.

Single Stream Recycling FAQ's

Under the 2025 simpler recycling regulations, businesses are required to segregate common waste streams and present them for recycling. This impacts plastics, glass, wood, cardboard and food waste.

We’ll work with you provide on-site staff training, toolbox talks and signage to help ensure staff are consistently using the correct bins and skips for waste.