Recycling at Richmond Glass

Discover why we decided to embrace change. Our former waste removal expenses were staggering, reaching up to $3k monthly for just 2-3 skips per week. These skips were predominantly filled with glass waste from windscreen, door, and window replacements, along with various packaging materials like wooden pallets, cardboard, foam, and plastic. Shockingly, a whopping 46 tons of our waste ended up in landfills each month.

Partnering with 5R Solutions, experts in recycling, particularly glass recovery, proved transformative. Their dedication to reducing, recovering, reusing, and recycling materials led to the development of a comprehensive system tailored to our business's waste streams.

Our recycling bins now efficiently collect:

- Glass – Flat and Laminated
- Plastic Shrink wrap
- Paper
- Aluminium
- Wood
- Steel

The impact on the environment has been profound – diverting 46 tons monthly from landfills, not to mention the substantial financial savings for our company.