If you have decided it’s time to start recycling at work but are unsure what to do, here are steps to help you get started.

1. To set up any kind of recycling system you will need to liaise with people such as the building manager or building owner, cleaners, waste contractors and other tenants. Find out who these people are and arrange a meeting to discuss how a recycling system can be established and maintained.
2. Check to see that you have enough space for recycling receptacles and access to these collection points for recycling contractors and cleaners. Do they need an access card or key?
3. A range of providers offer collection systems for recyclables. Check 'Recycling Services' in the Yellow Pages. Key questions to ask any recycling service provider include:
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   1. Do they provide collection bins (including under desk boxes) or do these need to be purchased?
   2. Do they provide signage/posters?
   3. Do they provide information about the amount of materials recycled on a regular (at least yearly, and preferably quarterly) basis?
5. Promote the scheme to staff through staff meetings and induction processes. Personal contact is usually more effective than electronic means to introduce staff to recycling.
6. Finally, the recycling systems are there - but people just won't use them! Or worse, they put the wrong things in the wrong bins and contaminate a whole load of recycling that stands a good chance of being rejected once it gets to a sorting facility - and ends up going to landfill.