Magazine Recycling for Businesses
National Recycling provides magazine recycling for publishers, distributors and businesses across the UK, collecting magazines and redundant catalogues in bulk from your site.
Magazine collections
Magazine Waste Recycling Service
We collect magazines in large volumes, so our service suits organisations with unsold stock, returns or archive clear-outs. Once magazines are collected they are sent for recycling, with branded materials safely disposed of.
Handled with care.
Magazines.
Unsold copies, returns, back issues and surplus print runs.Catalogues.
Redundant product catalogues and out-of-date editions.Brochures.
Old marketing literature and printed promotional material.Books.
Collected through our book recycling service.
From your site to a fresh start
How Our Magazine Recycling Works
- 01
Tell us what you have.
Use the quote form to share the type of material, a rough quantity and your collection postcode. A photo helps. - 02
Get your quote.
Our team replies with a quote providing clear pricing details. - 03
We collect.
A licensed carrier from our haulage network collects from your site. - 04
Recycling.
Your magazines go to a licensed recycling facility to be sorted, pulped and recycled. - 05
Receive your documents.
You get a waste transfer note as a record that your waste was handled legally.
Let’s get it sorted
Book a Bulk Magazine Collection
Have unsold stock, returns or old catalogues to clear? Call 0845 366 9306 or request a quote online and our team will reply with a quote.
Why it matters
The Benefits Of Recycling Magazines
Recycling magazines turns paper back into pulp that can be used to make new paper products such as newspapers, cardboard packaging and tissue, reducing the demand for freshly harvested materials. Producing paper from recycled fibres also uses less energy and water than making it from virgin timber, and generates fewer carbon emissions in the process. Because magazines are often printed on high-quality coated paper, they contain strong fibres and clay fillers that can be recovered and reused, making them a valuable feedstock for paper mills.
A partner you can depend on
Why Choose National Recycling
Bulk collections nationwide.
Our network of haulage partners collects large volumes of magazines from sites across the UK.Regular or one-off.
Collections can run on a schedule or as a single clear-out.Fully compliant.
We use verified waste carriers and licensed recycling facilities, in line with UK regulations.Recycling first.
We recycle wherever possible and arrange safe, compliant disposal for anything that cannot be recycled.Fast quotes.
Our team replies quickly to every enquiry, providing a fast turnaround for collections.One-off or regular.
Book a single clearance or a scheduled collection, with one supplier for every location.
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Can glossy magazines be recycled?
Yes. Glossy magazines can be recycled, but the coatings and inks need a specialised process. At the recycling facility, the paper is pulped with water and chemicals that remove inks, adhesives and coatings. The clean pulp is then used to make new paper products such as newsprint, cardboard and tissue paper.
Do I need to remove plastic wrappers before recycling magazines?
It helps, but it is not always essential for bulk loads. Plastic wrappers and non-paper inserts are removed during sorting at the recycling facility. If your magazines are still wrapped, mention it when you request a quote and include a photo, so we can arrange the right collection and recycling route.
What do magazine recyclers do with old magazines?
Magazine recyclers sort the magazines by paper type, remove contaminants such as wrappers and inserts, then shred and pulp the paper. The pulping process removes inks and coatings, and the recovered fibre is used to make new paper products, including newsprint, cardboard, tissue paper and new magazines.
Can you collect unsold magazines on a regular basis?
Yes. We offer regular collections for publishers, distributors and retailers that handle unsold stock and returns, as well as one-off collections for archive or warehouse clear-outs. Tell us how often you build up magazine waste and roughly how much, and we will suggest a collection pattern that suits you.
Are magazines recyclable?
Yes. Magazines are made from paper and are fully recyclable when they go through the right process. Because of their glossy coatings, bulk loads are best handled by a specialist service that sends them for pulping. This recovers the paper fibre so it can be used again rather than sent to landfill.
Do you collect magazines from households?
No. Our magazine recycling service is for businesses and organisations, and it is designed for bulk loads. If you have a few magazines at home, they can usually go in your household paper recycling. Check your local council's guidance on what they accept.