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Rebates for Large Volumes of Cardboard

For businesses that generate large amounts of clean, uncontaminated cardboard, rebates may be available. Instead of paying for disposal, businesses with high volumes can sometimes receive a rebate or reduced service fee because cardboard is a valuable recyclable commodity.

✅ When Rebates May Apply

  • Very high volumes – warehouses, logistics centres, retailers, and manufacturers that produce bulk cardboard.

  • Clean, uncontaminated cardboard – flattened, dry, and free of food or plastic.

  • Baled or compacted cardboard – rebates are more likely if you bale or compact cardboard, as it’s easier to collect and transport.

  • Regular scheduled collections – consistent, high-volume supply makes rebates viable.


❌ When Rebates Do Not Apply

  • Small to medium businesses – everyday cardboard output from cafés, offices, or small retailers usually isn’t enough to qualify.

  • Contaminated cardboard – greasy pizza boxes, wet cartons, or cardboard mixed with plastic cannot earn rebates.

  • Loose, unflattened cardboard – if cardboard takes up extra truck or bin space, rebates are less likely.

  • One-off cleanouts – rebates usually apply to ongoing volumes, not occasional large collections.


Household Context

Households cannot receive rebates. Residential cardboard recycling is managed by local councils through yellow-lid recycling bins. Rebates only apply to business-scale cardboard volumes.


Business Tips

  • Consider a baler or compactor – compacted cardboard is more valuable and cheaper to collect.

  • Bundle services with Waster – combining general waste, commingled, and cardboard services can reduce costs even if a direct rebate isn’t available.

  • Check your volumes – if your site consistently fills large bins or bales, ask about rebate eligibility.

  • Keep it clean – rebates only apply if cardboard is free from contamination.


Quick Reference

Rebate Likely Rebate Unlikely
High-volume warehouses & retailers Small businesses with low volumes
Baled or compacted cardboard Loose, unflattened cardboard
Clean, dry cardboard Wet or contaminated cardboard
Ongoing regular collections One-off cleanouts

Best Practices Summary

  1. Keep cardboard clean, dry, and flattened.

  2. Invest in baling or compacting if your volumes are high.

  3. Rebates are only offered for large, regular volumes — not small-scale collections.

  4. Work with Waster to check your eligibility and arrange the most cost-effective cardboard service.


Conclusion: Rebates Are for High Volumes

In 2025, rebates for cardboard recycling are only available to businesses with large, regular, and clean volumes. While most small and medium businesses won’t qualify for rebates, cardboard recycling remains one of the cheapest waste streams and a simple way to cut disposal costs.

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