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Digital Waste Tracking (DWT) is now being introduced across the UK, changing the way waste movements are recorded and tracked. But what does that actually mean for Perrys customers? The good news is that there is no need for Perrys customers to change anything right...

If you’ve got a cupboard, filing cabinet or archive box full of old paperwork that has been waiting to be dealt with, National Shred Day on Friday 2 October 2026 is a good opportunity to finally clear it out.

From July 2026, large companies operating within the European Union can no longer routinely destroy unsold clothing, footwear and fashion accessories. Instead, they’re expected to look at other options, such as reselling, donating, repairing or repurposing products wherever possible.

If you asked someone what a warehouse manager does all day, they’d probably say, “keeping the warehouse running.”

They’re not wrong, but there’s a lot more to it than that.

Every day is a balancing act. Deliveries arriving, orders going out, staffing, health and safety, vehicle movements, stock accuracy, customer deadlines and making sure everything happens when it should.

Every business has one.
It might be a corner of the warehouse, a spare office, a shipping container or even a mezzanine floor. It’s where things get put because no one quite knows what to do with them.
“We’ll deal with it later.”
It sounds harmless enough. After all, everyone is busy. Today’s deliveries need unloading, tomorrow’s orders need picking and there’s always something more important to focus on.

Avonmouth is one of the busiest commercial and industrial areas in the South West. Warehouses, transport companies, manufacturers and distribution centres all generate large volumes of paper, cardboard and confidential waste every single day. The challenge is not just getting rid of it – it’s finding a service that’s reliable, straightforward and flexible enough to keep up with the pace of your operation.

We understand that manufacturers in the UK face growing pressure to reduce waste, improve sustainability, and meet environmental regulations. At Perrys Recycling, we work closely with businesses in the South West to make recycling and waste management as simple,...

Perrys was built on paper. Long before recycling became a boardroom priority or sustainability targets were written into strategy documents, we were collecting, grading and recycling paper and cardboard. It’s where we started, it’s what we know inside out, and it remains at the heart of what we do today.

January is the month of fresh starts. The Christmas rush has passed, you’ve nearly cleared your inbox and many of you in business are taking a breath before the year really gets going. It’s a great time to consider New Year’s resolutions for your business, as well as your personal life.