Each year, agricultural businesses let tonnes of glass go to waste instead of recycling but an innovative new service is set to change the landscape of recycling in the area.

Recycling provider, FreeCollections.co.uk, is introducing a free glass waste collection service for agricultural businesses in the UK, removing both the administrative and financial burdens, which are a barrier for businesses who are reluctant or unable to recycle.

The scheme aims to reduce the amount of glass waste, which makes it to landfill, as the country faces ever-increasing waste removal demands – but it also aims to encourage the local community’s in the UK to think more carefully about their environment.

Mark Hall, communication director of the company said: “As a nation we are, unfortunately, still way behind when it comes to recycling, and reducing un-recycled business waste is a crucial aspect of tackling the problem. Many businesses are still putting glass into their general waste bin, for a variety of reasons. Some don’t think they have the time to take their glass to a suitable recycling centre, or many are put off by the cost of having their waste glass collected.

“We’re removing those barriers to offer businesses in the UK the opportunity to have free recycling collections – a huge boon for businesses with lots of recycling, and a simple way to help a business go green. We hope that this will push recycling rates in the area up dramatically and make England a shining example of recycling excellence.”