1987
Recorra first recycles paper in London
We begin recycling paper from office buildings across London.
The Future of Resources
Leading the way with innovative recycling and waste solutions
The Future of Resources
At Recorra, our mission is to no longer exist as a waste company. We’re helping businesses transition to the circular economy now. Recycling over 38 different materials (and counting!) and expanding our reuse and repair arm, we’re creating the future of resources.
Innovation timeline
1987
We begin recycling paper from office buildings across London.
2017
Recorra is the first commercial waste company to collect coffee cups from businesses for recycling.
2020
We were the first to recycle compostable packaging for our customers, sending them for composting with our service partners.
2021
Recorra becomes the first commercial waste company to recycle paper towels, in partnership with Tork, an Essity brand.
2024
Recorra creates the first dedicated route for green waste recycling in London, collecting organic waste from large city estates and sending them for composting.
We’re more than just a waste management company. We help businesses make a positive impact by sustainably and securely managing business waste and recycling. Keeping 98% of your recycling within the UK, we champion real recycling.
The Recorra SmartWeigh is revolutionising on-site waste and recycling processes.
SmartWeigh is a new, easy-to-use weighing technology, integrated seamlessly with your building’s waste data in one handy reporting tool. It offers precise measurements in real time, helping you monitor waste streams and improve recycling efficiency with ease.
James George, our Product and Innovation Manager, develops new and exciting recycling services for London and Brighton’s businesses. Passionate about reducing waste and carbon, increasing recycling levels and maximising resource usage; he turns ideas into deliverable commercial solutions for our customers.
Our Services
Recorra's new portal empowers occupiers to manage their waste more effectively.
Find out how to #makethemostofyourcompostables with our latest blog post
Recorra's sustainable solution to green waste
