Welcome to Smiths News Recycle: Your Leading Recycle Partner of Choice in Nottingham
At Smiths News, we are proud to offer comprehensive recycling collection services tailored specifically for businesses and large organisations in Nottingham. Our dedicated team is committed to making commercial recycling as seamless and efficient as possible, ensuring that your business contributes towards a greener, more sustainable future. With our innovative recycling solutions and state-of-the-art technology, we handle a variety of materials, including paper, cardboard, plastics, and metals, helping you meet your sustainability goals with ease.
Nottingham's business community can rely on Smiths News to support them in reducing their environmental footprint and promoting eco-friendly practices.
Pay as you go Recycling Collection in Nottingham
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.
Why Choose Smiths News for Your Business Recycling Needs?
Partnering with Smiths News means aligning your business with a reliable and environmentally responsible recycling partner.
We understand the unique needs of Nottingham’s bustling business sector and offer flexible, tailored recycling services to suit organisations of all sizes.
Our experienced team provides timely collection services, insightful waste audits, and detailed reporting, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while maximising recycling rates.
By choosing Smiths News, your business not only enhances its green credentials but also potentially reduces costs through more efficient waste management practices. Let’s work together to create a cleaner, greener Nottingham.
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!
A Brief History of Recycling in Nottingham
Recycling in Nottingham has evolved significantly over the years, mirroring broader environmental movements across the UK. In the early 1990s, as awareness about environmental conservation grew, Nottingham began to establish its foundational recycling infrastructures. Local businesses started to engage more actively, recognising the importance of sustainable practices in a rapidly developing city. Through legislative changes and communal efforts, the city’s approach transformed from modest initiatives to more structured and comprehensive programmes, laying the groundwork for a more sustainable Nottingham.
Key Historical Points in Nottingham's Recycling Journey
- 1990s: As recycling services expanded across the UK, businesses in Nottingham increasingly adopted more structured approaches to waste management and recycling, particularly for materials such as paper, cardboard, and packaging waste.
- 2000s: Evolving environmental regulations and growing awareness around sustainability encouraged organisations throughout Nottingham to place greater emphasis on recycling, waste reduction, and responsible waste disposal practices.
- 2010s: Advances in recycling technology and waste processing infrastructure helped improve the efficiency of commercial recycling services across Nottingham and the wider East Midlands region.
- Late 2010s and Beyond: Continued efforts to reduce landfill waste and improve resource efficiency have supported the ongoing development of recycling services in Nottingham, with businesses increasingly adopting sustainable waste management practices as environmental expectations continue to evolve.
Smiths News is committed to supporting Nottingham's continued leadership in sustainable business practices and environmental stewardship.





