Paper · Card · Film · Since 1995
The UK's Fastest Growing Specialist Buyer of Waste Paper, Card and Film
We collect, sort and recycle waste paper, cardboard and plastics for businesses across London and the Home Counties — with the accuracy, integrity and best practice that built our reputation.
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Years Combined Experience
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Tonnes Recycled (2026)
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Trading Since
Pulp Friction Ltd
Over 100 years of combined experience in recycling
Paper and cardboard recycling is where our expertise runs deepest, but it's far from the whole picture — we handle a wide range of materials and welcome enquiries of every kind.
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Ethically Recycle
50,000+ tonnes recycled in 2026
We collect, treat and recycle waste for organisations of every size across London and the Home Counties. Our customers span printers, print finishers, direct mail companies, packaging manufacturers, government departments, charities, universities, manufacturing and engineering businesses, large retailers and their distribution centres, and garden centres.
- Printers & print finishers
- Direct mail companies
- Packaging manufacturers
- Government departments
- Charities & universities
- Manufacturing & engineering
- Large retailers & distribution centres
- Garden centres
What We Recycle
Six recycling streams, one dependable partner
Paper Recycling
Scheduled and ad-hoc collections for every grade of waste paper, from office scrap to securely shredded documents.
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Cardboard Recycling
Baled or loose cardboard collections, sized to fit your site access and volume.
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Plastic Recycling
Collection of clean plastic film and specific rigid plastics, including UPVC, pipe, guttering and PTT.
Learn more →General Waste Recycling
A zero-to-landfill general waste collection service, run alongside our paper, card and plastic streams.
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Metal Recycling
Collection of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, with market-leading rebates for quality material.
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Environmental Consultancy
Straightforward advice on waste strategy, collection systems and compliance from our senior management team.
Learn more →ISO 9001
Quality Management
ISO 14001
Environmental Management
Waste Carrier Licence
CBDU330287
TRA Member
The Recycling Association
What Customers Say
Trusted by businesses across the South East
Real reviews from our Google Business Profile
5 out of 5 stars“Tight yard, but great staff, loading and in the office, very pleasant.”
5 out of 5 stars“Bit tight to get in with an artic, but once you're in, they're friendly and load as quickly as can be done.”
5 out of 5 stars“Fantastic, helpful and patient people — a real asset. Thanks.”
5 out of 5 stars“Five stars for a bloody good name, especially given what they do — and not bad at loading a 40' container either.”
5 out of 5 stars“Really nice, helpful people here. Not the easiest place to get to, but once there, not a problem — if you're loading, it's worth ringing them 30 minutes before you arrive.”
5 out of 5 stars“Nice and cultured people in the office and on the square.”