Recycling and Reusing Policy

At Rubbish Removal Cornwall, we are deeply committed to environmental stewardship and ensuring that our clearance activities have the lowest possible impact on the beautiful Cornish environment. This policy outlines our procedures for minimizing waste and maximizing sustainability.

1. Our Environmental Commitment

Our commitment goes beyond simple compliance; we aim to be leaders in ethical and sustainable waste management in the region. We prioritize the waste hierarchy in all operations: Reduce, Reuse, then Recycle.

As a Registered Waste Carrier (Environmental Agency), we guarantee that all waste collected is handled legally and responsibly, protecting both our clients and the environment.

2. Waste Segregation and Processing

Effective segregation is the critical first step to ensuring maximum recycling rates. We train our teams to sort materials diligently at the point of collection or upon return to our facility.

Key Segregated Material Streams:

  • Wood and Timber: Processed for reuse (e.g., chipped for biomass or landscaping).

  • Metals: Ferrous and non-ferrous metals are separated for commercial recycling.

  • Plastics and Cardboard: Carefully baled and sent to dedicated recycling facilities.

  • Aggregates (Rubble, Soil, Concrete): Reused on site where possible, or sent for crushing and reprocessing into construction materials.

  • General Mixed Waste: Only materials that cannot be feasibly reused or recycled are directed to licensed waste transfer stations for final responsible disposal.

3. Maximizing Reuse and Donation

We believe that one person’s rubbish is another’s treasure. Before disposal, our teams actively look for items that can be diverted from the waste stream entirely through reuse.

  • Furniture and Household Items: Items in good or repairable condition are regularly passed to local charities, non-profits, or reuse networks in Cornwall.

  • Clothing and Textiles: Directed towards textile reuse and recycling initiatives.

  • Confidential Data: Handled with strict security protocols and securely shredded/destroyed where necessary, adhering to all data protection laws.

Our Goal: We aim to divert over 85% of all waste collected from landfill through dedicated recycling and reuse streams.

4. Regulatory Compliance and Transparency

Rubbish Removal Cornwall operates in strict adherence to all UK and local environmental regulations, including:

  • The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011: Ensuring correct documentation and duty of care is followed for all waste transfers.

  • Environmental Protection Act 1990: Ensuring safe and responsible waste management practices.

We maintain meticulous records of all waste streams and provide transparent waste transfer notes upon request, confirming the ethical and legal path of your collected materials.

5. Continuous Improvement

We are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to improve our environmental performance. This includes:

  • Investing in newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles.

  • Partnering with cutting-edge local recycling and reprocessing facilities.

  • Ongoing staff training in best-practice waste identification and segregation techniques.

If you have any questions regarding our policy or how your waste is processed, please contact us directly.