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Reuse and borrowing come together in Aberdare

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About Us
About Us

We believe in a circular economy, and the poser of recycling and reuse for positive action in our community.
About Us
Our Story & History
Wastesavers have been operating for almost 40 years, set up by a group of like minded environmentalists.

Our Team
We are very lucky to work with some very talented and dedicated staff who make Wastesavers who we are.

Our Aims
These ensure we remain focused on what’s really important to us and our charity.
Reuse
Reuse

We offer a variety of reuse and waste reduction initiatives. Find out more.
Reuse
What is Reuse
We believe reuse should be simple and easy to do. Learn more about our shops and our waste reduction initiatives.

Your Local Reuse Shop
We work across South East Wales. Find your nearest Reuse Shop here.

IT Collections
Do you have IT that you no longer need? Find out more about our IT reuse Programme and how it supports your local community

Repair Cafe
Do you have something that needs repairing? Learn more about our repair cafes.

Nappy Library
Interested in ditching the disposables and learning more about reusable nappies?

Library of Things
A library. But for things! Learn more about them here.
Education
Education

The Wastesavers mission includes the provision of education to the communities we serve.
Education
PEAK
Alternative education provision for children struggling with mainstream education. Learn more about our PEAK programme.

Education Room & School Visits
State of the art education room overlooking our recycling plant. Book your free visit here!
Charity
Charity

Our charity works in the community, for the community, delivering social value through all its projects.
Charity
Triple Bottom Line
Wastesavers work to a triple bottom line, which means social, environmental and financial performance are of equal importance to us.

Our Partnerships
Wastesavers work in partnership with a number of private, public and other third sector organisations.
News & Insights

Recycling at home
Recycling at home

We deliver the kerbside recycling for Newport. Learn more about what we do in your city.
Recycling at home
Flats Recycling
We offer communal recycling facilities for residents living in flats. Find out more here.

Missed Collections
Has your recycling been missed? Find out what to do next.

Replacement containers
Need more boxes, caddies, bags or liners?

A-Z of Recycling
A-Z of Recycling

Where it all goes
Have you ever wondered where your recycling goes after being collected?
Business Recycling
Business Recycling

Business recycling services for Newport, Monmouthshire and Torfaen.
Business Recycling
What We Offer Businesses
Whether you need a wheeled bin, bag collection or one off clearance, we can help.

Our Legislation
The new Workplace Recycling Law means all business have to separate their waste for recycling. Learn more about it here.

IT Recycling
Need an office IT clearance? We may be able to help.

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Contact Us

Contact Us

Need to chat? Find out how to contact us here.
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Careers

Careers & Volunteering

Interested in our current vacancies? Find out more here
Careers
Get a Quote

About Us
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About Us

We believe in a circular economy, and the poser of recycling and reuse for positive action in our community.
About Us
Our Story & History

Our Team

Our Aims
Reuse
Back

Reuse

We offer a variety of reuse and waste reduction initiatives. Find out more.
Reuse
What is Reuse

Your Local Reuse Shop

IT Collections

Repair Cafe

Nappy Library

Library of Things
Education
Back

Education

The Wastesavers mission includes the provision of education to the communities we serve.
Education
PEAK

Education Room & School Visits
Charity
Back

Charity

Our charity works in the community, for the community, delivering social value through all its projects.
Charity
Triple Bottom Line

Our Partnerships
News & Insights
Recycling at home
Back

Recycling at home

We deliver the kerbside recycling for Newport. Learn more about what we do in your city.
Recycling at home
Flats Recycling

Missed Collections

Replacement containers

A-Z of Recycling

Where it all goes
Business Recycling
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Business Recycling

Business recycling services for Newport, Monmouthshire and Torfaen.
Business Recycling
What We Offer Businesses

Our Legislation

IT Recycling

Get a Quote
Contact Us

Back

Contact Us

Need to chat? Find out how to contact us here.
Contact Us
Careers

Back

Careers & Volunteering

Interested in our current vacancies? Find out more here
Careers

What We Offer Businesses

Whether you need a regular wheeled bin or bag collection or a one of clearance, we can help.

Explore Business Recycling

What we offer

We provide a range of bins, bags and caddies to help your business comply with new Welsh Government workplace legislation.

Wheeled bin collections

What do we offer?

Cardboard & Paper

360L bin, 660L bin, 1100L bin

Glass

360L bin

Plastic & Cans

360L bin, 660L bin, 1100L bin

Food waste

240L food waste bin

Electrical Waste

Available on request

Bin service for small businesses

Cardboard & Paper

We can collect up to 5 sacks

Glass

23L caddy

Plastic & Cans

We can collect up to 5 sacks

Food Waste

23L caddy (only available on weekly collection contracts)

IT and computers

Available on request

Recommended bin sizes

1

240L

For anywhere between 3-4 bin bags

2

360L

For anywhere between 5 – 6 bin bags

3

660L

For anywhere between 7 – 10 bin bags

4

1100L

For anywhere between 15 – 20 bin bags

Recyclable Items

What recyclable items do we accept?

Plastic bottles and plastic food packaging

Cans and tins

Glass bottles and jars

Cardboard

Brown, corrugated, coloured, white

Paper

All types

Envelopes

Food waste

Plate scrapings, peelings, leftovers etc

Beverage cartons

e.g. Tetra pak

IT

Including computers

uPVC

No gas canisters

No broken glass

No sheet glass

No Pyrex

No cardboard tubes

e.g. from carpet rolls

No tissues, handtowels, blue rolls

Food waste

butchers waste, animal carcases

Business Recycling

Find out about our legislation

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