What is Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR)?

Dry Mixed Recycling is a co-mingled collection service that allows specific recyclable materials to be disposed of together in the same container. This streamlines the collection process and makes recycling more efficient for both households and businesses.

Typical DMR includes:

  • Cardboard and paper (excluding contaminated or soiled items)
  • Plastic bottles and containers
  • Tin and aluminium cans
  • Glass bottles and jars (in some DMR schemes)

Our DMR Services:

  1. DMR Bins: Whether you’re a business or household in Fife, we provide dedicated DMR bins. They come in various sizes to cater to different needs, from large wheelie bins of 1100 L to the household-friendly 240 L.
  2. Regular Collections: To ensure your recyclables are promptly managed, we offer consistent and reliable collection schedules. Whether you need daily, weekly, or fortnightly pick-ups, we’ve got you covered.

DMR Processing: How It Works

  1. Collection & Transport: Using our eco-friendly vehicles, we collect your DMR and transport it to our dedicated recycling facilities in Fife.
  2. Sorting: Sophisticated machines and skilled professionals segregate different materials. This separation ensures each material type can be processed optimally.
  3. Processing: Each segregated material undergoes its own recycling process. For instance, plastics are pelletized, metals are melted and repurposed, and paper is pulped and remade.
  4. Re-entry Into The Market: Once processed, these materials are reintroduced to the market as raw materials, completing the recycling loop and reducing the demand for virgin materials.

Why DMR Matters to Fife

  • Conservation: DMR reduces the need for raw materials, conserving our natural resources and saving energy.
  • Economic Benefits: By diverting waste from landfills, we save on landfill taxes and associated costs, stimulating the local green economy.
  • Promoting Sustainable Practices: DMR encourages businesses and households to adopt easy, efficient recycling habits, laying the foundation for a more sustainable community.

Join The DMR Movement

Fife Waste invites all residents and businesses in Fife to be part of the DMR initiative. With your commitment and our expertise, we can foster a greener, cleaner, and more sustainable Fife. Get started with our Dry Mixed Recycling service today.

Fife Waste: Leading the way in responsible recycling for a vibrant Fife.