Reverse recycling

bone_cutter

Where do I stand legally in removing plastic bottles & aluminium cans from bins in my work place. I’ll be taking them to the reverse recycling bank.

Norman_Castle

It could be considered theft.

bone_cutter

in that case if I ask work collogues to pass them on to me or save them for me that would be fine

EricMears

bone_cutter wrote: »

Where do I stand legally in removing plastic bottles & aluminium cans from bins in my work place. I’ll be taking them to the reverse recycling bank.

I guess it all depends on what arrangements your employers have. If they're being paid for them, then you've no chance of them giving the cans to you but if they have to pay someone to collect them they might be happy for you to take them instead. Can only suggest you ask for permission to take them and see what response you get.

mirko

The amount of plastic milk bottles and paper/card that is sent to landfill at my office is terrible.

When you compare it to household waste it does feel like companies get away with a lot.