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Spectacles Recycling WRAP Waste Signs
£10.99
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SKU
WRAP91*
Spectacles Recycling WRAP Waste Signs identify collection points for used glasses with a white spectacles symbol and RecycleNow logo on an orange background. Choose the size and material to suit your bin, container or wall location.
Spectacles recycling signs identify dedicated collection points for used glasses. Position one on or immediately beside the correct bin or container so people can recognise the intended collection point quickly. Use it only where your site has a confirmed spectacles collection arrangement.
Where to Install
Position the sign on the front of the dedicated spectacles container or immediately above or behind it where there can be no doubt which collection point it identifies. People approaching the area should be able to see the spectacles symbol and wording before choosing between nearby waste or recycling containers.
Viewing Distance
Choose the size around the distance from which people normally approach the collection point. The ranges below are practical positioning guidance rather than certified viewing distances; lettering size, lighting, mounting height, obstructions and viewing angle will all affect readability.
| Size | Best suited to | Practical viewing range |
|---|---|---|
| H 210 x W 148 mm | Container fronts and close collection points | Approx. 1–3 metres (3–10 feet) |
| H 297 x W 210 mm | Wall-mounted displays and shared recycling points | Approx. 3–5 metres (10–16 feet) |
| H 420 x W 297 mm | Larger collection stations and wider approach areas | Approx. 5–8 metres (16–26 feet) |
Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation
Correct positioning should make the dedicated spectacles collection point easier to recognise before somebody chooses where to leave their unwanted glasses.
✅ People identify the intended spectacles collection point earlier.
✅ Dedicated spectacle collection is less easily confused with nearby general or mixed recycling.
✅ Staff, visitors and customers receive a consistent visual cue when following your chosen collection process.
Specifications
- Sign message: "spectacles"
- Purpose: identifies spectacles collection points
- Sign type: recycling
- Includes WRAP's RecycleNow logo
- Shape: rectangle
- Orientation: portrait
- Material options: Rigid Plastic, Vinyl
- Size: H 420 x W 297 mm
- Size: H 297 x W 210 mm
- Size: H 210 x W 148 mm
- Supplied: single
- Display area: indoors or outdoors
- Background colour: orange
- Text and symbol colour: white
- Finish options: glossy film surface or satin
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Fixings: rigid plastic fixing materials sold separately; vinyl has a self-adhesive backing
Installation Guidance
Avoid collection-point confusion
❌ Do not mount the sign where people could associate it with a neighbouring waste container.
❌ Do not position it behind lids, doors, stored items or other objects that obscure the spectacles graphic.
❌ Do not place it beyond the point where somebody has already had to choose between different containers.
Know what the sign cannot decide
❌ Do not use it where your collection provider has not confirmed that spectacles are accepted.
❌ Do not rely on the sign to communicate additional acceptance, condition or packaging requirements.
❌ Do not assume identification alone will remove confusion if several containers remain poorly differentiated.
Make the collection point obvious
✅ Position the sign on the container face or immediately above the dedicated spectacles collection point.
✅ Select the size around the normal approach distance and keep the orange panel, symbol and wording clearly visible.
✅ For vinyl, use an appropriate clean mounting surface; for rigid plastic, select fixings suitable for the substrate because fixing materials are supplied separately.
Frequently asked questions
Where should Spectacles Recycling WRAP Waste Signs be used? Use them specifically where you have a dedicated collection point for unwanted spectacles. Position the sign so there is an obvious visual connection between it and the correct container.Which size should I choose? Choose H 210 x W 148 mm for close-range identification, H 297 x W 210 mm where people approach from several metres away, and H 420 x W 297 mm where the collection point needs stronger visibility across a wider area.
Should I choose rigid plastic or vinyl? Vinyl has a self-adhesive backing and is suited to an appropriate mounting surface. Rigid plastic is the alternative where you want a separately mounted sign; the required fixing materials are sold separately.
Can I put this sign on any recycling container? No. Only display it where spectacles are genuinely accepted through your site's collection, reuse or recycling arrangement. The sign identifies a collection point; it does not determine what your waste or collection provider will accept.
Does the sign mean every type or condition of spectacle can be accepted? No. Acceptance requirements should be determined by the organisation handling the collected spectacles. If there are restrictions, communicate them separately rather than expecting this identification sign to explain them.
Features and Benefits
Features
- ✓ Orange WRAP format combining a spectacles graphic, wording and RecycleNow logo
- ✓ Three portrait sizes for different collection-point layouts and approach distances
- ✓ Choice of rigid plastic or self-adhesive vinyl formats
- ✓ Non-photoluminescent, non-reflective design for normally illuminated collection areas
Benefits
- ✓ Gives people a quick visual reference for where unwanted spectacles should be left
- ✓ Lets you match the sign footprint to a small container or a more prominent collection station
- ✓ Gives you a choice between direct adhesive application and a separately mounted rigid sign
- ✓ Helps distinguish a spectacles collection point when several waste streams are positioned together
Useful signs for reuse and household collection points
If clothing donations or textile recycling sit nearby, use mixed clothing and textile recycling signs for that separate collection. This helps users distinguish wearable and fabric items from spectacles.
For a broader fabric stream, consider textile waste recycling signs where textiles are accepted without a clothing-specific message. They give you a straightforward option for general textile collections.
Where ordinary household waste is also available, add general household waste signs to show the correct fallback route. This helps prevent unrelated items being left at the spectacles collection point.
To compare other specialist and everyday waste streams, browse household recycling sign options for specialist collections before extending the recycling area. It gives you a practical route to matching each container with its own message.
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