Collect and Recycle

Magazine Recycling Service For Businesses

MAGAZINE RECYCLING SERVICE UK

Our Magazine Disposal Service

At Collect and Recycle, we provide professional paper and magazine recycling services. This includes waste collections for glossy paper, matte paper and uncoated paper magazines. 

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 5 million tons of magazines are thrown away each year. With our help, all of your waste will be collected and transported to a specialist recycling centre to be disposed of safely and sustainably.

We can also collect various other paper products for recycling, including brochures, catalogues, books and newspapers.

Our Magazine Recycling Process

01. Contact Our Team

When contacting our team, let us know the waste type, quantity of materials, their condition and your collection location.

02. Receive A Quote

We will then provide you with a quote for your waste collection. Our team can then arrange a collection day to suit your business schedule.

03. We Collect Your Waste

The waste will be transported to licensed recycling centres where the magazines will be pulped for recycling. This saves raw materials from being overused in production.

Book Your Collection

We offer a collection service nationwide for unwanted magazines. Receive a quote today by filling out the form.

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Book Your Magazine Recycling Collection

If your business has a large volume of magazines to recycle, get in touch with our team today. We can collect bulk volumes of magazines, brochures, books and other paper recycling nationwide. The waste materials should either be placed on pallets or boxed up securely for a safe, efficient collection.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How Are Magazines Recycled?

The magazines will firstly be sorted, followed by pulping with water and chemicals to separate the paper fibers. The materials are stripped of its coating and screened to remove inks, glue and other contaminants. Once complete, the cleaned paper pulp can be combined with other fibers to create new products. 

Are Glossy Magazines Recyclable?

Yes, glossy magazines are recyclable. Most glossy pages are made with paper coated in clay, which doesn’t prevent recycling. However, be sure to remove any plastic wrapping or bubble wrap often used for packaging magazines.

What Materials Are Magazines Made From?

Magazines are typically made from coated, glossy or matte paper, with inks that are often oil-based, UV-curable, or eco-friendly like soy-based inks. Covers and pages may feature protective coatings like UV varnish, lamination, or specialty finishes such as embossing, foil stamping, or metallic designs.

Binding methods vary, with saddle-stitch (staples) used for thinner magazines and perfect binding (glue) for thicker ones. Some may include additional materials like plastic polybags for supplements or protection.