RECYCLING PROGRAMMES PACKAGING INFORMATION

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1 BIG BOX GUIDE 2016

2 RECYCLING PROGRAMMES PACKAGING INFORMATION ELLACYCLE Minimum shipment size: 5 KG Max weight: 20 KG MCVITIE'S BISCUIT WRAPPER Minimum shipment size: N/A Max weight: N/A WRITING INSTRUMENTS Minimum shipment size: 15 KG Max weight: 20 KG AIR AND HOME CARE No shipping requirements TASSIMO Minimum shipment size: 20 KG Max weight: 70 KG Max dimensions: No max. dimensions Shipping: UPS COFFEE PACKAGING Minimum shipment size: 7 KG Max weight: 20 KG

3 HOW TO 1. SOURCE A BIG BOX 2. PACKING THE BOX 3. TAPE THE BOX SECURELY 4. POST YOUR SHIPMENT

4 STEP 1: SOURCING A BIG BOX PLACES TO SOURCE BIG BOXES It s always better to reuse old boxes than to buy new ones. Just make sure they are whole and dry with no serious imperfections which could cause the box to split in transit. Here are some places you can find old boxes; supermarkets, independent retailers, news agents, convenience stores, offices, electrical retailers and garden centres. STORES & SUPERMARKETS If you are sending regular shipments, it might be a good idea to ensure you have a regular supply of large boxes by asking various stores if they would save them for you. ASK FRIENDS A lot of people shop online and most of the time their goods come in suitable strong cardboard boxes. So ask friends if they have any spare boxes you could use. WORKPLACE If you work at an office it is most likely that you have regular shipments of office supplies. These boxes are excellent to use and you could make a request for those to be saved for you. LOCAL COMPANIES/OFFICES You could also ask a local company or office to save and supply you with boxes. TIP: If you can t find large enough boxes for you shipment, you can always tape two or several smaller boxes together and send them as ONE shipment (see how in step 3).

5 STEP 2: PACKING THE BOX TIPS OF HOW TO PACK EFFICIENTLY FOR SPECIFIC RECYCLING PROGRAMMES. ELLACYCLE Make sure there s no food residue left and then flatten the pouch. You can leave the cap on. MCVITIE'S BISCUIT WRAPPER RECYCLING PROGRAMME Flatten the biscuit wrappers and fold them or use an elastic band to keep them in place. WRITING INSTRUMENTS RECYCLING PROGRAMME Try and stack all the pens in the same direction to fit more in the box. AIR AND HOME CARE RECYCLING PROGRAMME Try to stack all the triggerheads neatly, and bag up caps and air freshener cartridges. Fold flexible packaging. TASSIMO RECYCLING PROGRAMME Flatten the foil package and place them in the bottom and the T-DISCS on top. No need to remove the coffee - we compost this. COFFEE PACKAGING RECYCLING PROGRAMME Flatten coffee packaging and bag up lids separately.

6 STEP 3: TAPE THE BOX SECURELY TAPE THE BOX When all the waste is packed within the box, tape the box together securely and neatly, ensuring all loose items and flaps are fully secured. TAPE TWO OR MORE BOXES TOGETHER If you can t find big enough boxes, you can tape two or more boxes together to make one big shipment. All the boxes that are taped together must contain the SAME recycling programme waste. Each shipment should have ONE label. Make sure to tape them securely together.

7 STEP 4: POST YOUR SHIPMENT ROYAL MAIL Print your label and attach it securely onto the ship ment using an address label or tape. UPS Locate your nearest post office and hand in your shipment. Print your label and attach it securely onto the shipment using an address label or tape. Arrange a pickup by calling: UPS driver will pickup your box at a pre-agreed time. QUESTIONS? If you have any question please contact us at customersupport@terracycle.co.uk