Storage Romford Recycling and Sustainability Commitment
At Storage Romford, we believe secure storage should go hand in hand with responsible, eco-friendly waste disposal. Our site has been designed as a practical eco-friendly waste disposal area that helps customers clear clutter, move home or reorganise their business while minimising the amount of rubbish sent to landfill. From our recycling targets to our low‑carbon vans and partnerships with local organisations, sustainability is built into how we operate every day.
Eco-Friendly Waste Disposal Area On Site
Our Romford facility includes a clearly signed eco-friendly waste disposal area where customers can separate unwanted items for reuse and recycling. Rather than treating everything as general rubbish, we encourage careful sorting so as much material as possible can be recovered. The layout and signage are kept simple, reflecting the local borough approach to waste separation, where mixed dry recyclables, food waste, and residual waste are kept apart to increase recycling efficiency.
We regularly review how our waste areas are used and adjust bins and labelling to match what customers bring in. This reduces contamination and makes it easier for local transfer stations and recycling partners to process materials efficiently.
Recycling Percentage Target
We have set a clear, measurable recycling percentage target to guide our decisions and investments. Our goal is to divert at least 80 percent of waste generated on site away from landfill or incineration without energy recovery. This target applies to everyday storage-related waste such as cardboard, packaging films, surplus stock, furniture, metals, and certain electrical items.
To hit this target, we focus on:
Separating recyclable materials at source in our eco-friendly waste disposal area, so cardboard, paper, plastics, metals, and wood are kept apart from general rubbish.
Encouraging customers to pre-sort items in line with local borough recycling guidance, including separating glass, metals, and recyclable plastics from non-recyclable items.
Working with licensed local transfer stations that prioritise recycling and recovery and can provide clear data on diversion rates.
Monitoring our own performance and adjusting our processes when we see opportunities to recover more materials.
This recycling percentage target is reviewed yearly so we can continue to improve as new technologies and local recycling options become available.
Local Transfer Stations and Recycling Facilities
Storage Romford works closely with licensed local transfer stations in and around the Romford area. These facilities receive the sorted materials from our sustainable rubbish removal area and further separate, bale, and route recyclables to specialist processors. Using nearby transfer stations keeps transport distances shorter, reducing emissions and ensuring materials remain within the regional recycling network wherever possible.
We keep track of changing borough policies on waste, such as food waste collection, separate paper and card streams, and the expansion of plastics recycling. When local recycling rules change, we review our signage and internal collection systems so that our customers’ behaviour at our site supports the wider approach to waste reduction and circular resource use.
Partnerships with Charities and Reuse Organisations
Not everything left in storage needs to be recycled. Many items can enjoy a second life. Storage Romford has built relationships with local charities and reuse organisations to give suitable items a new home. When customers are clearing units, our team can help identify furniture, clothing, homeware, books, and other goods that could be donated instead of disposed of.
Where possible, we arrange regular collections with partner organisations so that donations can be taken directly from our site. This approach helps reduce the volume of material entering the waste stream and supports community projects and families who can benefit from quality second-hand items. It also aligns with the borough’s wider emphasis on reuse and repair as part of a sustainable waste hierarchy.
Sustainable Rubbish Removal Area and Low-Carbon Vans
For customers who need help clearing units or transporting unwanted items, we offer sustainable rubbish removal options supported by a modern, cleaner vehicle fleet. Our low-carbon vans are chosen and maintained to reduce emissions, using efficient engines and careful route planning to keep fuel use to a minimum. Whenever we schedule a collection or clearance, we aim to combine journeys and avoid unnecessary mileage.
At our sustainable rubbish removal area, loads are checked and sorted before leaving the site. Recyclables and donation items are separated from non-recyclable waste, so our low-carbon vans only deliver true residual rubbish to disposal facilities. This process mirrors local household and business waste separation guidance, but tailored to the types of items typically found in self storage units, such as furniture, office equipment, and seasonal stock.
Specific Recycling Activities at Storage Romford
We support a range of recycling activities that reflect common materials handled in the Romford area:
Cardboard and paper from moves and business storage are flattened and baled for high-quality recycling.
Metals from racking, shelving, and old equipment are separated for specialist metal recyclers.
Wooden items such as pallets and certain furniture are set aside either for reuse or for wood recycling and recovery.
Appropriate electrical items are collected for treatment under recognised schemes so valuable metals and components can be recovered safely.
We encourage customers to follow borough guidance on hazardous or restricted items, such as paints, oils, and certain electricals, and to use designated civic amenity and household recycling centres where specialist handling is required.
Continuous Improvement and Customer Involvement
Sustainability at Storage Romford is an ongoing process. We track the volumes of rubbish and recyclables moving through our eco-friendly waste disposal area and sustainable rubbish removal area to see where we can do better. We also pay attention to shifts in local borough recycling services so that our approach stays aligned with the most up-to-date guidance.
Customers play a central role in this effort. By pre-sorting items, choosing charitable donation where possible, and making use of our low-carbon vans and dedicated recycling bays, everyone using our facility can help reduce environmental impact. Together, we can make storage, moving, and decluttering in Romford more sustainable, one load at a time.
