Dry mixed recycling

Dry mixed recycling (DMR) consists of mixed recyclable material that can include paper, cardboard, metal cans, and plastic collected and processed as a single waste stream.

DMR bins

Dry mixed recycling bins and services for UK businesses

At Reconomy, we are committed to promoting sustainable practices and protecting the environment. One way we achieve this is through our efficient dry-mixed recycling process. We understand the importance of recycling and its positive impact on our planet, which is why we have developed a state-of-the-art facility to handle all your recycling needs.

Dry mixed recycling (DMR) consists of mixed recyclable material that can include paper, cardboard, metal cans, and plastic collected and processed as a single waste stream.

DMR bins

DMR bins and containers available

The type of container used to hold and remove the waste differ depending on the type of work being undertaken and the volume of DMR waste being produced.

Wheelie Bins

Roll on roll off skip

Recycling equipment

What is dry mixed recycling?

Materials classified as DMR are no different from local authorities asking to separate domestic
black bag general waste at home. Aluminium drinks cans and empty food containers, like baked bean tins, clean cardboard, paper and plastic drink/food containers are all examples of what can be mixed and classified as DMR.

Food, coffee cups, textiles and plastic bags are all examples of what DMR isn’t and mixing these waste streams with those classed as DMR will result in the waste being deemed as general waste, reducing the recycling value, and ultimately increasing disposal costs.

DMR consists of mixed recyclable material that can include paper, cardboard, metal cans and plastic collected and processed as a single waste stream. It is any substance or object that the holder discards or intends to discard or is required to discard.

What can go in dry mixed recycling?

Mixing DMR and non-DMR waste streams will result in the material being classed as a General Mixed Waste stream. As a result the opportunity to maximise the recycling value is reduced, and will result in higher disposal costs. Here is a breakdown of what can/cannot go into DMR (please note, this may differ in Wales where new legislation has been rolled out):