What is Dry Mixed Recycling?

In this guide from our GWR Waste Management team, we discuss dry mixed recycling, explaining what it is, what can and can’t go in DMR containers, and the benefits it provides.

What is Dry Mixed Recycling & How Does it Work?

Dry mixed recycling (DMR) refers to a simple but effective waste disposal service that enables businesses to dispose of clean and uncontaminated recyclable materials.

Some businesses throw all their rubbish into the same bin. The problem with this, however, is that recyclable waste can be contaminated by other materials – such as food waste – thus making the previously recyclable materials non-recyclable.

DMR ensures that recyclable waste is kept apart from non-recyclable waste. Rather than throwing all rubbish into one bin, businesses are provided with a dedicated DMR container where all DMR materials the business produces can be disposed of. Businesses don’t have to separate the DMR contents themselves, instead, a waste management company collects the filled container and delivers it to a state-of-the-art recovery facility where the individual materials are sorted for recycling.

DMR is most commonly used by businesses that produce significant waste, like shops and restaurants, but can also be used by other businesses and even domestic homes.

Clean, dry and uncontaminated materials are accepted in DMR containers. This includes:

• Paper – such as newspapers, magazines and office paper
• Cardboard – such as cereal boxes, cups and corrugated cardboard
• Metal cans – such as clean and empty food tins and drink cans
• Plastic – such as empty drinks bottles, packaging films and tubs and trays

A number of different container options and sizes are available for DMR.

Two of the most popular containers include front-end loaders (FEL) and rear-end loaders (REL). These large bins are available in 6/8/10-yard sizes and are ideal for businesses that produce large volumes of waste and recycling.

For businesses that don’t produce as much waste or where space for storage is limited, wheelie bins or bags can be provided.

Collection can be as frequent as is necessary.

There are many benefits to DMR…

Recycling is Made Easy

Recycling is made easy as you’re able to place all recyclable materials together. You’re not required to spend time and effort sorting waste into different categories.

Save Space

You save space at your business premises as only one container is needed for all recyclable products.

Reduce Costs

DMR is considerably cheaper than a general waste collection.

Impress Prospective Clients and Customers

People like to buy from companies that are environmentally friendly.

Benefits of Dry Mixed Recycling

Recycling provides a whole host of benefits. Some of these include:

• Conserve natural resources – the world’s natural resources are not endless. By recycling existing materials, fewer natural resources are needed to create new products.
• Less waste goes to landfill – the more waste that is recycled, the less goes to landfill. Landfill sites are known to cause a wide range of environmental and health issues so should be avoided as much as possible.
• Protect ecosystems and wildlife – recycling reduces the demand to grow and extract raw materials, which can be disruptive to wildlife, forests and ecosystems.
• Saves energy – making products from recycled materials uses less energy than making products from new materials.

For the best and most accurate DMR costs, it’s advised that you get a quote from our experienced team of recycling specialists. The cost will vary depending on the volume of waste you produce, the type of waste you produce, the size of the container you require, how often you require the collection and so on.

Our experts will take into consideration all the essential information to ensure you receive a competitive price. We have over 35 years of experience in waste management and recycling across the UK and are committed to helping businesses in all sectors become environmentally friendly.

DMR with GWR

We hope this guide has provided you with some useful information on the topic of dry-mixed recycling.

Our team of experts today to discuss your requirements or to receive a free, no-obligation quote.

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