Recycling and Sustainability at Storage New Malden
Storage New Malden is committed to eco-friendly waste disposal and sustainable rubbish removal across New Malden and the surrounding boroughs. Our goal is to make it easy for individuals and businesses to declutter responsibly, reduce landfill waste, and support a circular local economy.
Our Recycling Percentage Target
We are working towards a minimum 85 percent recycling and recovery rate for all waste that passes through our eco-friendly waste disposal area. This target reflects local expectations in Kingston upon Thames, Merton and neighbouring boroughs, where residents are encouraged to separate materials such as paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, metals, textiles and electronics.
To achieve this target, we focus on careful sorting, responsible routing of materials, and continuous improvement of our processes. We regularly review our performance with our waste management partners and look for new opportunities to divert more items away from landfill through recycling and reuse.
Eco-Friendly Waste Disposal Area
Our on-site eco-friendly waste disposal area is designed to support responsible clear-outs from storage units, homes and offices. Customers are encouraged to pre-sort as much as possible, following the approach used by local authorities, where dry mixed recycling is separated from general waste and specific streams like glass and electronics are kept separate.
Key features of our disposal area include clearly labelled containers for different material types, secure holding for confidential documents before shredding and recycling, and safe collection points for items that require special handling, such as small electricals, batteries and metal fixtures. By separating waste at source, we help maximise recycling yields and reduce contamination.
Sustainable Rubbish Removal Services
For larger clearances, our sustainable rubbish removal service offers a convenient, low-impact option. When we collect items from your home, business or storage unit, we prioritise reuse, recycling and responsible disposal in that order. Our teams are trained to identify items suitable for donation, repair, or parts recovery before anything is treated as residual waste.
We encourage customers to sort bulky items such as furniture, office equipment and archive boxes in line with local borough practices. This means identifying reusable goods, separating paper and cardboard from mixed materials, and keeping hazardous items apart so they can be processed correctly at specialist facilities.
Partnerships with Local Transfer Stations
Storage New Malden works closely with licensed local transfer stations in and around New Malden, Kingston and Merton. These facilities are a vital part of our eco-friendly waste disposal process, allowing us to consolidate, sort and route materials to appropriate recycling plants and recovery operations.
By collaborating with established transfer stations that prioritise recycling and energy-efficient operations, we help ensure that high volumes of materials such as mixed metals, timber, plastics, aggregates and cardboard are directed to the most sustainable outlets available. Regular audits and reporting from our partners give us visibility over downstream recycling rates and help us track progress against our 85 percent target.
Partnerships with Charities and Reuse Organisations
Reusing items has an even lower environmental impact than recycling, so we work with local charities and community reuse projects to give suitable items a second life. Good quality furniture, household goods, books, toys and office equipment that are no longer needed by our customers can often be passed on to support local families, schools, and community initiatives.
Where possible, we set aside reusable items during clearances, and arrange regular collections from charity partners who are equipped to clean, test and redistribute donations. This approach reduces waste, supports social causes, and helps ensure that our sustainable rubbish removal service has positive benefits well beyond the storage facility.
Low-Carbon Vans and Smarter Transport
Transport is one of the main contributors to the environmental footprint of rubbish removal. To tackle this, Storage New Malden is investing in a low-carbon vehicle fleet and more efficient routing. Our aim is to operate primarily low-emission and hybrid vans for collections and transfers, phasing out older, less efficient models wherever possible.
We also plan collections and drop-offs carefully to minimise mileage and avoid unnecessary journeys. By consolidating loads and coordinating routes with the schedules of local transfer stations and charity partners, we reduce fuel use and overall carbon emissions associated with each clearance.
Working with Local Recycling Practices
Customers in New Malden and the wider Kingston and Merton areas are used to separating food waste, dry mixed recycling and residual rubbish at home. We encourage the same approach when using our storage and rubbish removal services. Clear labelling and guidance from our team help customers align with the boroughs established waste separation systems.
Paper, cardboard, clean plastics, metals and glass are directed to recycling streams, while garden waste, textiles and electrical items are routed through specialist partners in line with local authority guidance. This familiarity with local recycling systems makes the transition from home or office clear-outs to storage-based disposal as straightforward and sustainable as possible.
Continuous Improvement and Customer Guidance
Environmental standards and recycling technologies are always evolving. Storage New Malden regularly reviews its eco-friendly waste disposal practices, transfer station partnerships and transport arrangements to stay aligned with best practice and local council policies.
Our team is on hand to offer practical advice on sorting items, preparing for a sustainable rubbish removal collection and choosing the most environmentally responsible way to clear a unit. By working together, we can help you declutter efficiently while significantly reducing the environmental impact of your move, renovation or business change.
