M & J Bowers are at the front line to reduce landfill and save natural resources.
We collect and recycle bulk waste cardboard from business premises across the South West of England. All of our services are designed to be flexible to meet your needs and ensure that waste is not accumulated and take up valuable space.
We also specialise in the recycling of printer and cardboard manufacturing waste, with a Waste Transfer Note issued to the customer for every collection so you have a full audit trail. Please call today to discuss your requirements.
Cardboard is one of the most recyclable commodities and makes a real difference to the global impact. 100% of the cardboard we collect is recycled and we guarantee zero to landfill. We take a client-centred approach to collections and ensure that we are there when you need us for all your cardboard recycling needs.
There are a number of benefits of employing our team for all of your cardboard recycling needs, such as:
A trusted and reliable on-site or off-site collection service
We offer regular or one-off collections of cardboard waste from your business dependent on your specific needs.
A full Waste Transfer Note issued with every collection for your audit trail.
All the benefits of dealing with an independently run and family owned company that has been established for over 50 years!
We’re fully accredited/certified ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001
Fully experienced in dealing with clients from a wide range of business sectors
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We believe our recycling prices are the most competitive in the South West and guarantee to improve on any legitimate written quote you receive.
Please contact us to discuss your recycling requirements.
Free Cardboard Recycling
Is cardboard taking over your precious space? Simply bring your cardboard to our Yeovil depot and we will recycle it free of charge.
If you would prefer to have your cardboard collected and/or are interested in one of our wheelie bins to keep your cardboard in, then please contact us to discuss your needs.
Recycling is not just good for the planet; it’s good for business too.
Managed properly, the recycling of your waste will save you money and boost your corporate social responsibility
Cardboard is one of the most widely used packaging materials in the UK, and for most businesses it builds up faster than they can deal with it. M&J Bowers provides reliable cardboard recycling collections for organisations across the South West and the Central South Coast, giving you a straightforward way to manage your waste responsibly, cut disposal costs and support a circular economy.
Our service is flexible, scheduled around your operation and backed by 50+ years of experience in commercial recycling. Whether you produce a few flat-packed bundles a week or several tonnes of manufacturing waste a month, we have the vehicles, containers and know-how to keep things moving.
Reliable collections
Reliable cardboard recycling collections for businesses
We know that most businesses do not want to think twice about their cardboard. What you need is a collection partner who turns up when they say they will, handles the material responsibly and provides the paperwork to prove it.
Every collection we make is documented with a Waste Transfer Note, so your compliance records stay in order without any chasing on your part. Collections are scheduled to suit your operation, whether that means weekly, fortnightly, monthly or one-off ad-hoc visits when volumes spike.
100% of the paper and cardboard we collect is recycled, guaranteeing zero landfill. That has been part of how we work since 1973, when M&J Bowers was one of the pioneers of the UK recycling industry.
What we collect
A wide range of cardboard, handled properly
Our service is designed for the materials offices, retailers, warehouses and manufacturers produce every day.
Flat-packed boxes
Delivery boxes, shipping cartons and outer packaging, broken down and baled for collection to save space in your storage area.
Corrugated cardboard
Larger corrugated card from industrial packaging, pallet protection and product transit, ideal for baling and recycling.
Sleeves and inserts
The internal packaging that protects products in transit is fully recyclable through our service.
Manufacturing & print waste
We specialise in offcuts, trim waste and reject stock from printing and cardboard manufacturing. High volumes are no issue for our fleet.
Retail & point-of-sale
Display boxes, shelf-ready packaging and promotional cardboard, all collected on your schedule.
Please keep the following out of your collections: soiled or greasy card, wet or mouldy cardboard, polystyrene, plastic wrapping, tape and packing peanuts. If you are unsure about a material, our team is always happy to advise.
How it works
Four simple steps
We have kept the process simple, because your time is better spent running your business than managing waste contracts.
Talk to our team
Tell us your volumes, location and how often you would like collections. We build a service around your needs rather than a fixed package.
We deliver containers
Wheelie bins, larger secure containers or cages, matched to your volume and space. High volumes are best handled as baled collections.
Scheduled collections
Our fleet collects over 200 tonnes a week across South and Central England, on the schedule you have agreed, with room to adjust.
Recycling & reporting
Material is sorted and baled at our Somerset depot, and you receive a Waste Transfer Note for every collection for a full audit trail.
Why M&J Bowers
The service of a family business, the capability of a national provider
100% recycled, zero to landfill
Every piece of cardboard and paper we collect is recycled. That is not a recent claim, it is how the business has run since 1973.
A family-owned business
Independently run, with 50+ years in recycling. Named the Yeovil Chamber’s Environmental and Overall Business of the Year 2020.
Regional coverage
Consistent collections from the same team wherever you are in our area, with real relationships with your drivers and account managers.
Flexible, client-centred
No two businesses are the same, so we build around your actual needs. If your requirements change, so does our service. No rigid packages.
Accredited & compliant
Work carried out to BS EN 15713:2023 and ISO 9001 accredited processes, with a Waste Transfer Note documenting every collection.
Who we work with
Trusted across every sector
Offices and corporate businesses with steady packaging and delivery waste.
Retailers and warehouses with high volumes of outer and shelf-ready cardboard.
Manufacturers and print operations needing bulk collections of production waste.
Healthcare providers: hospitals, GP surgeries, dental practices and care homes.
Legal and financial firms who already trust us with their confidential shredding.
Schools, colleges and public sector organisations needing documented waste management.
Recycling is not something we added to look good, it is our business, and it has been since 1973. Every tonne we collect and recycle cuts demand on virgin materials and keeps waste out of landfill. A small change for your business, multiplied across everyone we work with.
Partner with us
Ready when you are
If you need a cardboard recycling partner who turns up, keeps you compliant and delivers a sustainable service, M&J Bowers is ready to help. Our 50+ years of experience, accredited processes and family-run values give you the reliability of a national operator with the personal service of a local business.
