fequently asked questions...
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- What types of material does Valpak recycle?
- What do Valpak charge for a collection?
- What do Valpak do with the material
- What areas do Valpak cover locally?
- Are Valpak national?
- Do we provide a general waste service?
- What reports do Valpak produce for material collected?
- Do Valpak collect hazardous/ WEEE waste and/ or batteries?
- Can Valpak collect baled material?
- Do Valpak carry out waste audits?
What types of material does Valpak recycle?
We primarily recycle cardboard, paper, plastic film, plastic bottles, aluminium and steel cans and mixed recyclate. However, we can also provide in many circumstances collections services for, confidential waste paper, batteries, waste electronics and hazardous waste
What do Valpak charge for a collection?
Valpak collection charges are based on the type of material that you wish to be collected, where it is, the quantity it is coming in and how often you want it to be taken away. There are two ways to get a quote – the first is to use the "quick enquiry form" and the other is to call our main number and arrange a visit from one of our local Valpak Recycling NW sales team members, who will be happy to come and guide you on the best service appropriate for the materials you want to deal with.
What do Valpak do with the material?
This depends on the type of material. In the majority of cases we will take the material to our Preston sorting plant and ensure that it is clear of anything which cannot be recycled. We will then bale and pack it so that it can be sold to paper mills, plastic recycling factories or aluminium smelts. The materials are then used to make new cardboard boxes, plastic products or new aluminium cans. Some materials ,such as hazardous waste, are blended by specialist handlers of the material to neutralise their damaging effects. Theseare then disposed of at licensed sites. Batteries and electrical and electronic materials are processed by licensed treatment centres, who will break the products down, remove any materials which can be recovered and reused and then process the remaining material in such a way that it is safe to dispose of. We have placed a number of short animations/ film clips to explain the material journey of many of these materials on our website.
What areas do Valpak cover locally?
Valpak Recycling is based in Preston and services North West customers within a 50 mile radius. We also provide a nationwide bulk material service. Our aim is to deliver cost effective services to all customers wherever they are based. The easiest way to see if there is a service that we can provide for you is to use our "quick enquiry form" . You could also call our main number and arrange a visit from one of our local Valpak Recycling NW sales team members, who will be happy to guide you on the best service appropriate for the materials that you want to deal with.
Are Valpak national?
Valpak Limited is a national company based in Stratford upon Avon. We look after the packaging, waste electrical and battery obligations of approximately 3,000 customers. We also have teams who specialise in consultancy services, packaging data and other service areas. We can provide national waste management and recycling services for a number of clients and we predominantly handle waste card and plastic. However,we can also collect batteries, waste electricals and other materials. Our Preston plant is a fully operational business based in the North West of England and as such we try to deliver more bespoke services for our clients in the North West. We are proud to offer a state of the art facility and to provide jobs in the Lancashire area. We look to support local businesses with a high standard of service, a sound level of expertise and the reliability of a business that has a national company behind it which supports our good quality service to local business.
Do we provide a general waste service?
Yes we can collect general waste as part of our total waste management solution. We will always try to provide a complete solution for our customers, so that they don't have to deal with numerous contractors. We will manage all of the waste streams for you and help you to reduce your costs of waste disposal where possible. This gives customers a single point of contact and a helpful partner to look after all your waste issues.
What reports do Valpak produce for material collected?
We will be able to provide you with clear invoices detailing what waste has been taken away, whether it had a cost or a value and how much you are paying for your waste. We are currently working on a system which will allow you to view this information online.
Do Valpak collect hazardous/ WEEE waste and/ or batteries?
Yes we can collect hazardous waste, waste electronics and batteries as part of our total waste management solution. All of the end destinations of this material will be accredited by the Environment Agency and will carry the appropriate waste carriers and waste licenses for moving and handling such materials.
Can Valpak collect baled material?
Our fleet of vehicles can collect both loose and baled materials from your premises. We can also accommodate baled materials which we can either move directly from your site to an end market or we will take your waste to Preston so that it can be broken down and bulked with other similar materials. Our sales team will advise on the storage and handling of materials when they visit your premises and carry out a waste audit.
Do Valpak carry out waste audits?
Valpak offer free waste audits to establish how we can save you money. A waste audit is the best way to find out which waste streams are costing your business money. We will look into ways of turning your waste into a valuable resource, which in turn could save you money, help the environment and motivate your staff to reduce the amount that your business is throwing away.
