Setting up an effective office recycling system is straightforward when you use clearly labelled, well-designed bins. Begin by identifying your main waste streams. Usually paper, mixed recycling, food waste, and general waste. Our bins include colour-coded labels, tops and icons, making it easy for employees to understand what belongs where. You can customise the bins to suit your office to make them your own and streamline recycling.
Place Bins in the Right Locations
Positioning bins strategically is key. Place paper and mixed-recycling bins near desks, printer stations, and meeting rooms, where most recyclable materials are generated. In kitchens and break rooms, install food waste and mixed-recycling bins. This can capture items like coffee grounds, tins, bottles, and packaging. Grouping bins together encourages proper sorting and reduces the likelihood of contamination.
Communicate the Recycling System
Once the bins are set up, inform your team. Use simple signage, a brief email, or a quick meeting to explain the system. Our bins’ built-in labels and visual guides make this step easy and help employees quickly develop good recycling habits. By keeping the area stylish and clean and tidy this encourages great recycling habits and reduces contamination.
Monitor and Adjust as Needed
After a few weeks, observe how the system is working. If certain bins fill up too quickly, reposition them or add extra units. By adjusting based on real usage, you can maintain a clean, efficient, and effective office recycling program.
Contact us to discuss your project or set up an office recycling system and we will be pleased to help. We specialise in recycling bins so if you need to purchase office waste bins you have come to the right place. See some of our office recycling bin ranges Recycling Bin Divide , Recycling bin Separate , Food recycling bins. Read more about office recycling in the workplace