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Paper Waste WRAP Recycling Signs
£9.99
In stock
SKU
WRAP95*
Paper Waste WRAP Recycling Signs clearly identify bins and collection points intended for paper recycling. Choose from three portrait sizes and rigid plastic or self-adhesive vinyl to suit your positioning requirements.
Paper Waste WRAP Recycling Signs identify bins or collection points intended for paper recycling. The blue portrait design combines white ‘paper’ text, a paper pictogram and the RecycleNow logo, helping staff, visitors and other users choose the correct container at the point of disposal.
Where to Install
Position the sign directly on, immediately above or beside the container used for paper recycling so the connection between the message and the correct disposal point is unmistakable. Where several waste streams are grouped together, keep the sign closely aligned with the paper container rather than centrally positioned between different bins.
Viewing Distance
Select the size around the distance from which people normally approach the recycling point. The distances below are practical positioning guidance rather than certified visibility ratings; lighting, obstructions, mounting height and the surrounding visual environment will affect recognition. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
| Sign size | Practical approach distance | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| H 210 x W 148 mm | Approx. 2–4 metres / 7–13 feet | Close-range bins, cabinets and compact recycling points |
| H 297 x W 210 mm | Approx. 4–7 metres / 13–23 feet | Communal recycling stations and normal room approaches |
| H 420 x W 297 mm | Approx. 6–10 metres / 20–33 feet | Larger collection areas and wider approaches |
Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation
Correct positioning should make the paper waste stream easier to recognise before someone disposes of an item, reducing uncertainty where several recycling containers are available.
✅ People can identify the paper recycling point earlier rather than checking several containers.
✅ The combination of text and pictogram gives users a clearer disposal instruction at the decision point.
✅ Closely matching the sign to its container helps reduce confusion between paper and neighbouring waste streams.
Specifications
- Sign message: “paper”
- Sign type: recycling
- Materials: Rigid Plastic or Vinyl
- Sizes: H 420 x W 297 mm, H 297 x W 210 mm or H 210 x W 148 mm
- Orientation: portrait
- Shape: rectangle
- Background colour: blue
- Text colour: white
- Symbol colour: white
- Includes paper pictogram
- Includes WRAP’s RecycleNow logo
- Finish: glossy film surface or satin
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Supplied individually
- Display area: indoors or outdoors
- Fitting location: wall or container mounting
- Vinyl has self-adhesive backing; fixing materials for Rigid Plastic are sold separately
Installation Guidance
Avoid confusing the disposal point
❌ Do not position the sign midway between paper and another recycling container.
❌ Do not hide it behind bin lids, stacked materials or other information.
❌ Avoid mounting it where users only see the message after they have already disposed of their waste.
❌ Do not position the sign midway between paper and another recycling container.
❌ Do not hide it behind bin lids, stacked materials or other information.
❌ Avoid mounting it where users only see the message after they have already disposed of their waste.
Know what the sign cannot explain
❌ Do not use a paper-only message for a different or combined waste stream if that could mislead users.
❌ Do not rely on the sign to explain which specialist paper products a particular waste contractor accepts.
❌ Do not treat recycling signage as a substitute for clear bin arrangements and site-specific waste instructions.
❌ Do not use a paper-only message for a different or combined waste stream if that could mislead users.
❌ Do not rely on the sign to explain which specialist paper products a particular waste contractor accepts.
❌ Do not treat recycling signage as a substitute for clear bin arrangements and site-specific waste instructions.
Make paper sorting obvious
✅ Keep the sign visually connected to the correct paper container.
✅ Choose a size that can be recognised comfortably from the normal direction of approach.
✅ Maintain a clear sightline and replace or reposition the sign if changes to the recycling area make the message difficult to see.
✅ Keep the sign visually connected to the correct paper container.
✅ Choose a size that can be recognised comfortably from the normal direction of approach.
✅ Maintain a clear sightline and replace or reposition the sign if changes to the recycling area make the message difficult to see.
Frequently asked questions
What are Paper Waste WRAP Recycling Signs used for? They identify bins and collection points intended specifically for paper recycling so users can make the correct disposal choice more easily.
Is this the right sign for a container that accepts both paper and card? Use this sign where the waste stream is identified as paper. If your collector accepts a combined paper-and-card stream, signage describing that combined stream will usually give users clearer information.
Which size should I choose? Choose H 210 x W 148 mm for close approaches, H 297 x W 210 mm where the recycling point needs to be recognised from further across a room, and H 420 x W 297 mm where you need greater visual presence over a wider approach.
Can I mount the sign directly onto the recycling container? Yes. Container mounting is a confirmed fitting location. Vinyl has a self-adhesive backing, while fixing materials for the Rigid Plastic version are sold separately.
Does the sign tell people exactly which types of paper are accepted? No. The sign identifies the waste stream as “paper” but does not provide a detailed acceptance list. Where collection rules are more specific, display the relevant local or waste-contractor instructions alongside it.
Is this the right sign for a container that accepts both paper and card? Use this sign where the waste stream is identified as paper. If your collector accepts a combined paper-and-card stream, signage describing that combined stream will usually give users clearer information.
Which size should I choose? Choose H 210 x W 148 mm for close approaches, H 297 x W 210 mm where the recycling point needs to be recognised from further across a room, and H 420 x W 297 mm where you need greater visual presence over a wider approach.
Can I mount the sign directly onto the recycling container? Yes. Container mounting is a confirmed fitting location. Vinyl has a self-adhesive backing, while fixing materials for the Rigid Plastic version are sold separately.
Does the sign tell people exactly which types of paper are accepted? No. The sign identifies the waste stream as “paper” but does not provide a detailed acceptance list. Where collection rules are more specific, display the relevant local or waste-contractor instructions alongside it.
Features and Benefits
Features
- ✓ 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
- ✓ Blue design with white ‘paper’ text and paper pictogram
- ✓ Incorporates the WRAP RecycleNow logo
Benefits
- ✓ Lets you match the sign size to close-range or wider recycling areas
- ✓ Gives you a choice between direct adhesive application and a rigid sign format
- ✓ Helps users distinguish the paper collection point from nearby waste streams
- ✓ Provides a consistent visual recycling cue alongside the written message
Related signs for paper and packaging collections
If cartons are collected separately from paper, use carton waste recycling signs at the appropriate packaging container. This helps users avoid assuming all fibre-based packaging belongs in the paper stream.
Where general waste is nearby, add household general waste signs so non-paper items have a clear alternative. This can help reduce contamination in a dedicated paper collection.
For plastic items collected in another stream, position plastic packaging recycling signs at the matching receptacle. This gives users a straightforward choice between paper and plastic waste.
To compare additional sorting messages, browse household recycling signs for paper and packaging and select the closest fit for every container in the area. This supports a simple, consistent recycling layout.
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