Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RecycleMate?
- How does RecycleMate work?
- How will RecycleMate help me?
- Where can I buy a RecycleMate?
- What are the available options?
- How much does it cost?
- What does the conditioner unit do?
- Will it fit into a standard kitchen unit?
- What goes where?
- Can I buy a box with a lid from you?
- How much is postage and packaging?
- Do you deliver outside the UK?
- Is RecycleMate made from recycled materials?
- How do I stop my RecycleMate from smelling unpleasant?
- Where can I get more bio-degradable bags?
- How often should I empty my RecycleMate?
- How do I clean my RecycleMate?
- Do you offer a discount on bulk buys?
- Do you offer any home composting solutions?
- Will local councils collect from these boxes?
- Where can I get more fun books?
- Who is behind RecycleMate?
What is RecycleMate?
RecycleMate is the new and innovative means of sorting virtually all your household waste, including plastics, metals, paper, glass, food and hazardous waste.
RecycleMate fits in any kitchen, either integrated beneath the worktop or as a stand-alone unit in place of a rubbish bin.
Slide out drawers and attachable wheels make it easy to put recycling out for collection or to take it to your nearest recycling centre.
RecycleMate comes in a variety of sizes, colours and finishes to suit your requirements.
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How does RecycleMate work?
RecycleMate is divided into three drawers, each one further divided into separate compartments for easy storage of virtually all your household waste.
The size of the individual compartments can be adjusted to suit every household's recycling needs.
Our unique anti-odour system ensures any food waste placed in the drawers does not go mouldy or smell.
Drawer space has been designed to hold the average household's weekly waste output (currently 16 kg).
To accommodate heavier weekly waste outputs, RecycleMate is available in a range of different sizes.
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How will RecycleMate help me?
RecycleMate replaces the multitude of bins, bags and boxes currently associated with recycling.
Simply fill the separate compartments inside RecycleMate with your materials for recycling.
RecycleMate is a clean, hygienic, easy-to-use, odour-free means of sorting out your household recycling.
RecycleMate is easy to move and transport – whether just wheeling it to the kerbside, or taking it to the recycling centre.
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Where can I buy a RecycleMate?
RecycleMate will be available to buy online soon. In the meantime, you can register your interest with us here and we will inform you when the online shopping system is available.
In the near future, we also hope to have a number of retail outlets that will be offering RecycleMate for sale directly.
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What are the available options?
RecycleMate comes either as:
RecycleMate is available in 500mm width size
(400mm and 600mm width sizes will be available in the near future)
All cabinets are 584 mm deep and 840 mm high.
The standing height is adjustable between 852 mm - 877 mm.
The capacity is approximately 140 litres for the 500 mm wide RecycleMate.
RecycleMate comes in a range of colour options. Indoor units are available in white and black. Outdoor units are available with an aluminium finish. We can also offer various wooden-effect designs.
Optional extras include:
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How much does it cost?
RecycleMate stand-alone indoor unit: |
£110 |
RecycleMate drawer kit: |
£79.95 |
RecycleMate stand-alone outdoor unit: |
£89.95 |
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What does the conditioner unit do?
The conditioner unit is designed to extract moisture from food waste, thus eliminating bad smells and odours.
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Will it fit into a standard kitchen unit?
Yes. The RecycleMate drawer kit is designed to fit into both 500mm and 600mm wide units.
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What goes where?
The drawers of RecycleMate can be sub-divided into various compartments to allow for easier separation of your recycling.
We recommend that putrescibles, such as food and organic waste, are put into the top drawer, where the conditioner unit is placed. The rest is up to you.
RecycleMate provides storage for all your household waste, including plastics, glass, tins, paper, card and food waste.
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Can I buy a box with a lid from you?
Yes. Every part of RecycleMate will be available for purchase.
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How much is postage and packaging?
There is a standard charge of £9.00 for postage and packing of RecycleMate.
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Do you deliver outside the UK?
Yes. However, shipping costs can vary widely, depending on destination.
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Is RecycleMate made from recycled materials?
Not at the moment. However, we aim to use our own reprocessed plastics in the production of RecycleMate in the future.
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How do I stop my RecycleMate from smelling unpleasant?
RecycleMate can be fitted with an optional conditioner unit to extract moisture (particularly that found in food waste), leaving the contents dry, hygienic and odour free.
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Where can I get more bio-degradable bags?
We do not supply these. However, they are available at good gardening stores and at www.gardeningdelights.com
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How often should I empty my RecycleMate?
You should empty your RecycleMate in accordance with your local waste collection.
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How do I clean my RecycleMate?
You can use warm soapy water to clean the exterior and drawers of RecycleMate.
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Do you offer a discount on bulk buys?
Yes. Please contact us for details.
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Do you offer any home composting solutions?
Not at the moment. However, we are happy to recommend Peter Ridley - www.peterridley.co.uk
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Will local councils collect from these boxes?
Most local councils are receptacle specific. You should consult your local council for information.
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Where can I get more fun books?
RecycleMate Recycling Fun Books are available for download at the RecycleMate website.
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Who is behind RecycleMate?
RecycleMate is made by Total Recovery Systems Ltd (T.RECS), a company dedicated to materials conservation through recycling.
T.RECS was launched in 2003 to develop a recycling-based system to help fight the effects and causes of climate change.
The company is based in Aberystwyth, West Wales, and employs a highly-skilled team, including specialists in metals, plastics, textiles, microbiology, CAD (computer-aided design), engineering, the environment and software development.
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