Smiths News Recycle
Recycling Collection in Croydon
"This scheme has been an absolute lifesaver for us as we go through a lot of cardboard & plastic. Extremely timesaving for us as a business & I have built a good rapport with the driver who collects our recycling. "
Mercury News Shop
"Good service, served with smile - happy"
Crown Convenience, Northampton
"Convenient service we can get rid of recycle everyday. Happy with service."
Flore Post Office and Stores, Northampton
"Fantastic service - good relationship with helpful driver. Saves the hassle and time for me and my business."
Forest Road Post Office
"It is saving me time and money. Credit where credit’s due, it’s working well. "
Mr G Doubleday
"100% recommend to other retailers! It makes our lives easier as we don’t have to recycle off-site We have had no failed pick ups"
Pasture Lane Stores
"You get a great service for what you pay for – very good value for money. Definitely recommend to other customers."
ES Stores
"I have heard many instances whereby this initiative has help reduced costs and how easy it is to use and urge any member to consider it for their business"
Jason Birks, Federation’s National President
"It’s convenient, affordable and saving us space in the stock room. It’s really working for us."
Mr Patel, Manchester
7 days a week
Flexible charging
Award winning service
Help you stay compliant
Early morning network
We scan every bag
Carbon friendly
Welcome to Smiths News Recycle: Your Leading Recycle Partner of Choice in Croydon
At Smiths News, we are proud to offer a premier commercial recycling service in Croydon, tailored specifically to businesses looking to enhance their sustainability efforts. Situated in the vibrant heart of Croydon, our services extend across its busy commercial areas, delivering tailored recycling services that support the environmental goals of both small businesses and large organisations alike.
We understand the unique challenges that businesses face when it comes to waste management, and our experienced team is committed to providing efficient, reliable, and environmentally-friendly recycling options that reduce landfill contributions and elevate your company’s green footprint.
Pay as you go Recycling Collection in Croydon
Cardboard
Hassle-free cardboard collections that keep your shop tidy and your waste recycled.
Plastic Film
A closed loop solution for soft plastics and films your business can’t put in mixed recycling.
Dry Mixed Recycling
A simple way to recycle everyday materials like paper, card, plastics and cans all in one go.
Paper & Coffee Cups
Specialist recycling that gives single use cups a second life into new packaging materials.
General Waste
For non‑recyclable items, our general waste collection provides a reliable, hassle‑free solution.
Service Plan Recycling Collections
Vapes
A safe, compliant way to dispose of used vapes, keeping lithium batteries out of general waste and recycling rare materials.
Small WEEE
An easy route to recycle electricals like cables, chargers and small devices and recycling rare materials.
The Benefits of Choosing Smiths News for Your Business Recycling Needs
Collaborating with Smiths News means entrusting your recycling needs to a team that's passionate about making a difference. Our business recycling services are designed to be comprehensive and easy to integrate into your existing operations, ensuring minimal disruption while maximising impact.
We offer flexible collection schedules and a variety of recycling solutions tailored to different types of commercial waste, ensuring that your company complies with government regulations and workplace sustainability targets.
Partnering with us can help your business achieve significant cost savings, improve your corporate social responsibility profile, and contribute to a cleaner, greener Croydon.
How It Works
Put your recycling into our Smiths News barcoded bags, drums or tote boxes.
Place your recycling outside your business.
Our van/driver collects it.
Solves all problems!
History of Recycling in Croydon
Croydon's journey with recycling reflects a microcosm of the shifting attitudes towards environmental conservation seen across the UK. The push for systematic recycling began in earnest during the environmental movements of the late 20th century. In Croydon, the earliest structured recycling initiatives began in the 1980s, when local councils started to promote segregation of waste materials within commercial establishments. The area has since been proactive in adopting innovative recycling practices, transforming Croydon into a pioneering borough for green initiatives.
Key Historical Points in Croydon's Recycling Timeline
- 1980s: During the late 20th century, growing environmental awareness across the UK encouraged local authorities, including those in areas such as Croydon, to begin developing more structured approaches to waste separation and recycling, particularly for common commercial materials like paper and cardboard.
- 1990s: As recycling services expanded nationally, businesses in Croydon gradually gained improved access to more formalised waste collection systems, supporting the separation and recovery of recyclable materials alongside general commercial waste services.
- 2000s: In the early 2000s, sustainability became a stronger focus across London boroughs, with local environmental strategies encouraging improved waste management practices, increased recycling participation, and more efficient handling of commercial waste streams.
- 2010s: Recycling services across Greater London continued to develop, with greater emphasis on resource efficiency and expanding the range of materials that could be processed through commercial recycling systems, including electrical and electronic waste.
- 2020s: More recent developments in waste management have focused on improving recycling efficiency through better sorting systems and technology, supporting higher recovery rates and more effective processing of commercial recyclable materials.
Smiths News is proud to contribute to the enduring legacy of environmental stewardship in Croydon through our robust and forward-thinking recycling strategies.