Recycling and Sustainability at Storage Osidge
Storage Osidge is committed to reducing environmental impact across every stage of your storage journey. From how we manage our eco-friendly waste disposal area to the way we organise sustainable rubbish removal, our aim is to make decluttering and storing belongings as green as possible for customers in Osidge and the surrounding North London boroughs.
Our Recycling Percentage Target
We have set a clear recycling target: a minimum of 80 percent of suitable waste generated on-site will be recycled or reused rather than sent to landfill. This includes cardboard, paper, plastics, metals, wood, and many everyday household items that customers bring when moving into or out of our storage units.
We regularly review our performance against this recycling percentage target and work with our waste partners to improve separation, contamination control, and reuse opportunities. By encouraging customers to pre-sort items before arrival and use our on-site guidance, we aim to push this target even higher over time.
Eco-Friendly Waste Disposal Area
Our eco-friendly waste disposal area is designed to make it easy to separate materials responsibly. Clear signage and dedicated containers help customers distinguish between general waste, mixed recyclables, cardboard, metals, and suitable plastics. Where appropriate, we also provide guidance on the correct disposal of items like small electricals, textiles, and furniture.
In line with the local borough approach to waste separation, we encourage customers to keep recyclables dry and clean, flatten cardboard boxes, and remove non-recyclable packaging such as certain films or polystyrene before using our facilities. This careful separation means more materials can be effectively recycled at local transfer stations and processing facilities.
Sustainable Rubbish Removal Area
The sustainable rubbish removal area at Storage Osidge is managed so that as little as possible ends up as residual waste. When customers clear out units or bring items from home or business premises, our team helps identify what can be recycled, what can be reused, and what must be classed as non-recyclable rubbish.
Where suitable, large items such as furniture, office equipment, and household goods are diverted away from general waste and channelled into our reuse and charity partnerships. Smaller recyclable materials are consolidated in bulk, helping us reduce the total number of collections required and cutting associated emissions.
Working with Local Transfer Stations
To keep transport distances short and emissions lower, we work with local licensed transfer stations in North London. Using nearby facilities ensures that materials from our eco-friendly waste disposal area are processed efficiently and in line with local authority guidance on recycling and disposal.
Transfer stations we use are selected for their high recycling and recovery rates. Mixed recyclables such as paper, cardboard, cans, and plastic containers are sorted and sent on for further processing, while residual waste is managed in accordance with regional environmental standards.
Partnerships with Charities and Reuse Organisations
Recycling is important, but reusing items is often even better for the environment. Storage Osidge partners with local charities and reuse organisations so that items still in good condition can find a new home instead of being thrown away.
When customers are clearing units or downsizing, we encourage them to set aside furniture, clothing, books, and household items that may be suitable for donation. With customer permission, we can help route these items to local charities that support communities in and around Osidge and nearby boroughs. This collaboration reduces waste, extends the life of valuable goods, and supports local social causes.
Low-Carbon Vans and Transport Practices
Transport can be one of the more carbon-intensive aspects of moving and storage, so we are working to reduce emissions from our operations and preferred partners. Storage Osidge promotes the use of low-carbon vans, including vehicles that meet stringent emissions standards and, where possible, hybrid or other low-emission models.
We encourage consolidated trips, smart route planning, and shared journeys when customers book collections or deliveries with recommended providers. By cutting unnecessary mileage and using cleaner vehicles, we help lower the overall carbon footprint associated with rubbish removal, recycling collections, and customer moves.
Local Recycling Practices and Customer Guidance
Our sustainability efforts align with the wider approach to recycling and waste separation across London boroughs. This typically includes separating dry mixed recyclables such as paper, card, tins, and certain plastics from general waste, as well as directing glass, electricals, and batteries to specific collection points.
For customers using our eco-friendly waste disposal area, we provide simple guidance on what is commonly accepted for recycling in the area, including cardboard boxes, packing paper, tins, and many plastic bottles and containers. We also highlight items that need special handling, such as paint, solvents, large electrical goods, and hazardous materials, and we direct customers towards suitable local facilities for those items.
Continuous Improvement and Customer Involvement
Sustainability at Storage Osidge is an ongoing effort. We regularly review our processes, update signage, and work with waste partners and charities to increase our recycling percentage and widen reuse opportunities.
Customers play a vital role in this. By packing thoughtfully, separating recyclable materials, and considering donation or reuse before disposal, every customer using our sustainable rubbish removal area contributes to a cleaner, lower-carbon future for Osidge and the surrounding communities.
