About The Recycling Association
The Recycling Association has developed out of the Independent Waste Paper Processors Association (IWPPA), a well respected Trade Association previously representing independent waste paper processors and their equipment suppliers. IWPPA was formed by a group of privately owned waste paper merchants in 1975 to promote and widen the use of recyclable papers both within the UK and for export. The Recycling Association came into being in 2009 to extend Members influence to a wider range of recycling activities.
The Recycling Association however retains its trading company, The Independent Waste Paper Producers Limited (IWPPL), which the Membership of the Recycling Association has used to develop and manage long term contracts with some of the major paper, board and tissue mills within the UK. IWPPL has expanded into recovered paper export markets, shipping waste paper to Europe, America, and the Far East and is also looking at other recyclable markets on behalf of the Membership.
The Association keeps Members informed of changes to legislation covering such areas as Health and Safety, Duty of Care, Packaging Regulations, Recycling Credits and any other matters which may potentially impact of the Membership.
The Association Membership consists of over 100 companies with a combined turnover in excess of £280 million, and is the largest network of independent waste and recycling operators with a membership that covers the whole of the British Isles.
Over 1 million tonnes of processed material is produced each year by Members of the Association. This feedstock for reprocessors across the world saves valuable natural resources that would otherwise go to landfill and makes a substantial contribution to the United Kingdom's balance of payments.
Member companies work closely with their local communities to promote recycling and recover a range of materials. Although the prime activity of our Members remains waste paper recovery, many Members are also involved with the recycling of aluminium cans, steel, plastic, wood, and textiles.
Over 1,500 vehicles and 30,000 collection bins, cages and compactors are deployed by Members in factories, offices, shops and public places throughout the UK.
Many members also provide security shredding and waste management services.
Recycling Association Services
Trading.
The Association's wholly owned trading company IWPPL services on behalf of Members major supply contracts with paper mills in the UK, USA, Europe and Asia.
Health and Safety.
The Recycling Association is an active Member of the Paper and Board Industry Advisory Committe (PABAIC) and engages with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in driving continuous improvement to meet the specific needs of Members in this important area.
Legislative and Technical Matters.
Members have immediate access to experienced Association staff. The recycling and waste industry is faced with a bewildering mass of legislation, regulation and official guidance. The Recycling Association takes an active role in seeking to shape future policy and regulation.
Associate Member activities include:
- waste conveying, handling and extraction systems
- recycling and sorting machinery
- waste compactors and baling equipment
- baling wire
- skip loaders, hook loaders and cranes
- demountable containers, skips, Eurobins and fork lift hoppers
- personnel, health and safety training services
- specialist computer systems
- corporate, personal and private health insurance
- security systems
Association Events
- Annual General Meeting
- General Meetings
- Golf Tournament