Dry mixed recycling (DMR) waste is a description of waste that is free from contaminants. DMR can include;
• Paper– e.g. dry paper waste, office paper, magazines, newspapers
• Cardboard – e.g. corrugated cardboard, cereal boxes and card
• Metal Cans – e.g. clean, empty drinks cans and food tins
• Plastic – e.g. clean, rinsed out milk bottles, drinks bottles and food packaging
DMR can be collected in various sized bins, skips or large containers. It is important to ensure that you avoid contamination as this will destroy good quality recyclables. Items that can not go into the DMR containers include;
• Waxed paper cups
• Crisps and sweet wrappers
• Food and canteen waste
• Glass and ceramics
• Polystyrene
• Wood
• Liquids
• Containers with any residue of food or hazardous material
• Textiles
• Plastic Strapping
• Hard and rigid plastics
Agecko believe that segregation at source reduces this risk of contamination. We can provide posters and labels to ensure your site has the knowledge and training required. This will in turn, reduce your general waste disposal costs as the majority of your waste will be DMR, only leaving contaminated packaging and food waste.