Waste packaging recycling and reuse scheme - re.think

Our waste packaging recycling and reuse scheme forms a major part of the first pillar of our re.think sustainable solutions programme.

This service enables our customers to easily dispose of unwanted packaging material in a manner that is not only low cost and hassle free but, most importantly, is sustainable and environmentally-friendly.

In order to be recycled correctly and efficiently, waste packaging is separated into four streams of particular materials.

Cardboard and Paper (RCY-01)

This can be any type of cardboard, catalogues, and brochures

Plastic Packaging and Shrink Wrap (RCY-02)

This can be the plastic used to wrap products; shrink wrap, bubble wrap, chair bags, blue foam edge protector

Foam Pedestal Corners (RCY-03)

These are the foam corner protectors found in our pedestal packaging

Wooden Corner Packaging (RCY-04)

The heavy duty MFC and cardboard corner protection found in furniture products

How it works

	Stage	Process
1	PURCHASE RECYCLING BAGS	Order you 1 cubic yard waste bags from our sales team with the product code RE-BAG. Bags are sold in batches of 25 for £62.50 (£2.50 each) – this is the only cost you incur to remove and recycle your packaging waste.
2	ARRANGE COLLECTION	When the bags are full, call our Transport team and let them know the quantity of each type of packaging waste, using the reference codes, and we will schedule the collection. We will then collect the waste on a back load during delivery, returning it to our rethink depot for processing.
3	RECEIVE YOUR REPORT	Each year, you will receive a report outlining the volume of packaging waste we have processed on your behalf, as well as the carbon saving that has been achieved by this process.

If you are a Dams customer, you can sign up for this scheme by contacting the Transport team at transport@dams.com, alternatively call 0151 548 7111.

Unfortunately, not all locations can currently be efficiently collected from, as we aim to collect via return loads and in doing so maintain our low carbon footprint.