How commercial wheelie bin hire can boost your business’ recycling rates

In 2025, the waste management industry is undergoing significant change, with lots of new regulations and national strategies being introduced to help boost recycling rates. Earlier this year, the simpler recycling rules were introduced across England to make it easier for businesses to sort and separate their waste – and households will be following suit in 2026. 

Commercial wheelie bin hire can help your business reduce waste, improve your recycling practices, and stay compliant with the latest regulations. Here’s how…

Separate materials at the point of disposal

One of the biggest barriers to effective recycling is a lack of infrastructure. If your workplace doesn’t have clearly labelled bins or they’re too small to hold all your waste, then recyclable materials will often end up in the general waste bin. This means more waste sent to landfills, and more missed opportunities to recover valuable materials that could otherwise be recycled and reused.

Our commercial wheelie bins are essentially high-capacity recycle bins with wheels. We offer a wide range of wheelie bin sizes, from 240-litre bins (ideal for smaller spaces) all the way up to 1100-litre containers (suitable for larger operations). Having the right number and size of bins on-site will allow your team to separate materials at the point of disposal, which can have a huge impact on your business’ recycling rates.

Less contamination, more recycling

Contamination is a key concern in the new simpler recycling regulations. If recyclable materials are mixed with general waste, food residue, or liquids, they often can’t be processed correctly, and may end up being rejected entirely. This not only sends more waste to landfill but can also increase your disposal costs.

Our recycling bins with wheels are clearly labelled for specific waste streams, including general recyclable materials, food waste, and glass waste, which helps to reduce confusion among your team and avoid any cross-contamination. This results in cleaner recycling streams and fewer rejected loads. We can also offer advice on best practices for on-site bin placement and staff training to help your business meet its recycling targets.

Keep your site clean and tidy

Overflowing bin bags and general waste build-up doesn’t just look unprofessional – it can also be a genuine health and safety risk. A cluttered waste area can attract pests, cause unpleasant odours, and even become a fire hazard if it isn’t managed properly.

Our wheelie bins are specifically designed to cope with a wide range of commercial recycling needs. They’re robust, weather-resistant, and easy to move around your site, so that you can easily position them where they’re needed most to make recycling convenient and consistent for your team. We also supply lockable lids on our 660-litre and 1100-litre bins, which can help to deter pests and keep your waste firmly where it belongs.

Save time, money, and resources

Having a well-organised recycling system helps to streamline your business’ operations. When your team knows exactly where to dispose of each type of waste and the right bin is closer to hand, the whole process becomes quicker and more efficient. Less mistakes are made and you won’t need to re-sort waste after it’s been disposed of.

By reducing the volume of your general waste, you’re also helping your business save money. The current standard landfill tax rate is £126.15 per tonne, which can make a huge dent in your finances. When you hire one of our wheelie bins, we’ll tailor our collection services to fit around your needs, so that you’re not paying extra for pickups you don’t need and always get the most from your recycling setup. 

Improve your recycling efforts with McCarthy Marland 

At McCarthy Marland, we’re proud to have helped hundreds of businesses across the South of England to manage their waste more responsibly. Whether you’re managing a busy construction site or running a small independent cafe, we can help advise you on which bins are right for your business, and arrange collections to suit your schedule.

We’re proud to achieve average recycling rates of 95% across all four of our recycling centres, with all remaining waste being recovered as Energy from Waste. When you hire your wheelie bins from us, you can rest assured that your waste will not end up in landfill.

Get in touch to discover how we can help boost your business’ recycling rates.