Waste Recycling
All things recycling
Cardboard Recycling
Post-use corrugated packaging material is commonly known as "cardboard,", while it is typically referred to as OCC or Old Corrugated Cardboard/ Containers to industry insiders. Very often, recycling and waste haulers use the term OCC in reference to cardboard. Corrugated cardboard can easily be recognized by its multiple layer structure; the fluted or wavy middle layer between sheets of paper keeps corrugated board light and gives it the strength to carry products. Cardboard is a very useful packaging material for easy transportation of many different types of products. If OCC is kept dry and clean, recycling is straightforward as long as all non-paper materials such as bubble wrap, wood skids, plastic bags, plastic wrapping and Styrofoam are removed.
Every ton of cardboard that comes to James Heys & Sons contributes to a more sustainable environment, saves money and reduces the amount of material sent to landfill.
We collect cardboard and take cardboard delivered to our depot's from many different sources and business types, including distribution warehouses, supermarkets,
Garden centres and a variety of retailers.
Cardboard Facts
- Recycling one ton of cardboard saves over nine cubic yards of landfill space
- Recycling cardboard cuts the emissions of sulphur dioxide in half and uses about 25 % less energy than making cardboard from virgin pulp.