Recycling Quality Specifications
Quick link to the current specification for the following materials:
Food Waste | Green Waste | News and Pams | Cardboard | Mixed Papers | Glass for Remelt | Glass for Aggregate |
Aluminium Cans | Steel Cans | Plastic Bottles | Other Plastic | Plastic bags and film | Cartons |
Textiles | Small Mixed Weee | Disposable Nappies | Wood / Furniture | Batteries
General Notes for Paper for Recycling: It is important to note that "prohibited materials" represent a hazard to health, safety & the environment (i.e. medical waste, hazardous waste etc.) and are not permitted at all. "Non-paper components" include: metals, plastics, glass, textiles, wood etc. "Unwanted material" includes: non-paper products, paper & board detrimental to production, paper of another grade and paper products not suitable for de-inking. See the European material standard for Paper and Board for Recycling EN 643. |