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Non Recyclable Waste WRAP Recycling Signs
£10.99
In stock
SKU
WRAP127*
Clearly identify containers intended for non-recyclable waste with a black-on-white WRAP recycling sign designed for quick recognition at the disposal point. Choose from three sizes and either rigid plastic or self-adhesive vinyl to suit your preferred position.
Non Recyclable Waste WRAP Recycling Signs identify containers intended for residual waste that cannot enter your site's recycling streams. Position them on or immediately above the correct bin so staff, visitors and contractors can make the right disposal choice before throwing waste away.
Where to Install
Position the sign directly on the non-recyclable waste container or immediately above or behind it, facing the normal direction of approach. The message should be visible before someone reaches the bin opening, particularly where residual waste and recycling containers are grouped together and an incorrect choice could easily be made.
Viewing Distance
Choose the size according to how far away people normally identify the correct waste container. The distances below are practical positioning guidance rather than certified visibility ratings; lighting, viewing angle, visual clutter and mounting position will also affect readability.
| Size option | Practical viewing distance | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| H 210 x W 148 mm | Up to around 5 metres / 16 feet | Individual bins and close-range disposal points |
| H 297 x W 210 mm | Up to around 7 metres / 23 feet | Shared waste stations and wider internal approaches |
| H 420 x W 297 mm | Up to around 10 metres / 33 feet | Larger waste areas and positions requiring earlier identification |
Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation
Clear identification at the bin helps people recognise where non-recyclable waste belongs before disposal, supporting more consistent separation between residual waste and recycling streams.
✅ People identify the non-recyclable waste container earlier
✅ Staff and visitors have a clearer disposal choice at shared waste points
✅ Recycling containers are less likely to receive waste intended for the residual stream
Specifications
- Sign message: "non recyclable waste"
- Sign type: recycling
- Purpose: identifies non-recyclable waste disposal points
- Size options: H 210 x W 148 mm, H 297 x W 210 mm, H 420 x W 297 mm
- Material options: Rigid Plastic, Vinyl
- Orientation: portrait
- Background colour: white
- Text colour: black
- Symbol colour: black
- Graphic: crossed-out recycling-style waste symbol
- Includes WRAP's RecycleNow logo
- Shape: rectangle
- Finish: glossy film surface or satin
- Visibility treatment: non-photoluminescent and non-reflective
- Display area: indoors and outdoors
- Fitting position: wall or container mount
- Vinyl: self-adhesive backing; Rigid Plastic: fixing materials sold separately
- Supplied as: single
Installation Guidance
Positioning mistakes that create confusion
❌ Do not position the sign where it could appear to refer to an adjacent recycling container
❌ Do not mount it below stored items, open lids or other obstructions that hide the message
❌ Do not place it after the point where someone has already chosen a waste container
❌ Do not position the sign where it could appear to refer to an adjacent recycling container
❌ Do not mount it below stored items, open lids or other obstructions that hide the message
❌ Do not place it after the point where someone has already chosen a waste container
What this sign cannot decide for you
❌ Do not use the sign as the sole instruction for hazardous, electrical or other separately managed waste
❌ Do not assume every locally non-recyclable item is suitable for the same residual waste container
❌ Do not rely on signage instead of your site's waste segregation and collection arrangements
❌ Do not use the sign as the sole instruction for hazardous, electrical or other separately managed waste
❌ Do not assume every locally non-recyclable item is suitable for the same residual waste container
❌ Do not rely on signage instead of your site's waste segregation and collection arrangements
Make the disposal choice obvious
✅ Position the sign directly on or immediately above the container it identifies
✅ Select a larger size when people need to recognise the correct waste stream earlier on approach
✅ Keep the message well lit, unobstructed and visually associated with only the intended container
✅ Position the sign directly on or immediately above the container it identifies
✅ Select a larger size when people need to recognise the correct waste stream earlier on approach
✅ Keep the message well lit, unobstructed and visually associated with only the intended container
Frequently asked questions
What are Non Recyclable Waste WRAP Recycling Signs used for? They identify the container or disposal point intended for waste that belongs in your site's non-recyclable or residual waste stream rather than its recycling containers.Which size should I choose? Choose H 210 x W 148 mm for close-range bin identification, H 297 x W 210 mm where the sign needs to stand out across a shared waste point, or H 420 x W 297 mm where people need to recognise the correct container from further away.
Where should I position the sign? Place it on, immediately above or directly behind the correct container so people see the message before reaching the bin opening. Avoid positions where neighbouring containers could make it unclear which bin the sign refers to.
Can every item that cannot be recycled be put in this container? Not necessarily. Your site's waste arrangements and local collection requirements still determine what each container can accept. Hazardous, electrical, battery or other separately controlled waste may require its own disposal route.
Should I choose Rigid Plastic or Vinyl? Vinyl has a self-adhesive backing for application to a suitable surface. Rigid Plastic is suited to a separate mounted sign position, with fixing materials purchased separately.
Features and Benefits
Features
- ✓ Clear black "non recyclable waste" message on white
- ✓ WRAP RecycleNow branding with waste identification symbol
- ✓ Three portrait sizes from H 210 x W 148 mm to H 420 x W 297 mm
- ✓ Choice of Rigid Plastic or self-adhesive Vinyl
Benefits
- ✓ Makes the residual waste container easier to distinguish from nearby recycling bins
- ✓ Gives staff and visitors a simple visual cue before they dispose of waste
- ✓ Lets you match sign prominence to the size and approach distance of your waste point
- ✓ Gives you a choice between a rigid mounted format and direct adhesive application
Help separate recyclable and non-recyclable waste
For metal that should enter a dedicated recycling stream instead, compare scrap metal recycling signs. This provides a clearer alternative where scrap metal is being separated for recycling.
If your waste arrangements include cylinders as a separate stream, consider gas bottle recycling signs. Specific identification can help prevent them being treated as general non-recyclable waste.
For vehicle-related waste that has its own designated collection point, compare automotive waste separation signs. They give you a more relevant message where the material is categorised as automotive waste.
To compare other related waste messages, view the motor industry recycling range. This can help you build clearer separation between recyclable, specialist and non-recyclable waste streams.
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