FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What recycling bins do offices typically need?

Most offices benefit from at least:

General Waste
Mixed Recycling

Many workplaces also introduce:

Food Waste
Paper Recycling
Plastics Recycling
Cans Recycling

The ideal setup depends on office size, employee numbers and waste volumes. Shop Office Recycling Bins here.

What is Simpler Recycling?

Simpler Recycling is the UK government's workplace recycling reform designed to encourage more consistent waste separation across businesses and workplaces.

For many offices, this means introducing clearly labelled recycling bins and making recycling easier for employees.

Simpler Recycling: A Practical Guide for Offices and Workplaces

What size recycling bins are best for offices?

The right bin size depends on:

Employee numbers
Waste volumes
Collection frequency

Smaller offices often use 60L to 80L bins, while larger offices and communal areas may require larger bins or multi-stream recycling stations.

Office Recycling Stations Collection

Are your recycling bins WRAP compliant?

Many of the recycling bins and recycling stations supplied by Bins for Business use WRAP-aligned colour coding and waste stream labels to support workplace recycling best practice.

Please check individual product specifications for details.

Which recycling bins are best for staff kitchens?

Staff kitchens often generate:

Food waste
Drinks cans
Plastic packaging
Mixed recycling

Many businesses choose Starter Plus or Pro Plus packages because they include dedicated food waste bins alongside other workplace waste streams.

See our home page to work out which package is best for you.

What are multi-stream recycling stations?

Multi-stream recycling stations allow businesses to separate multiple waste streams in one location. Typical waste streams include:

General Waste
Mixed Recycling
Food Waste
Paper
Plastics
Cans

They are commonly used in kitchens, breakout areas and communal office spaces.

Office Recycling Stations Collection

Do all businesses need food waste bins?

Not always. However, many offices choose to include food waste bins because food waste is one of the most common causes of contamination in workplace recycling systems.

Businesses with kitchens, coffee stations and communal eating areas often benefit from dedicated food waste bins. For more info see our Workplace Recycling Compliance Guide.

Do you offer bespoke recycling packages?

Our Starter, Starter Plus, Pro and Pro Plus packages are designed to make workplace recycling simple.

However, if you have specific requirements or are placing a larger order, we are happy to help.

Contact: bespoke@binsforbusiness.com

What is the difference between the Starter and Pro packages?

Starter packages focus on the two waste streams most workplaces need:

General Waste
Mixed Recycling

Pro packages provide a more advanced workplace recycling setup with separate bins for:

Paper
Plastics
Cans

Food waste can be added to either option through Starter Plus or Pro Plus. Choose which one for your recycling bin package.

Do you offer free delivery?

Yes. All recycling bin packages include free delivery.

Additional delivery charges may occasionally apply to remote areas, islands and postcodes north of Edinburgh. If this applies, we will contact you after your order is placed.