Smart Waste Solutions for Schools and Institutions
This page is about cutting costs, saving time, and creating cleaner educational environments with smart waste solutions.
Reducing waste at schools
From classrooms and cafeterias to dormitories and admin offices, education facilities generate a constant mix waste.
Mil-tek offers compact, easy-to-use waste solutions that help schools, colleges and universities reduce waste volume, improve recycling rates, and keep campuses clean and efficient.
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On-site waste segregation in UK schools
Facing the school waste disposal regulations 2025, UK schools must now sort waste at source to stay compliant, lower costs and lift recycling rates.
Separate at point-of-use:
- Paper & cardboard
- Plastic bottles and wrappers
- Food waste
- Confidential papers (exam scripts, records)
- WEEE (broken computers, projectors)
Mil-tek’s colour-coded Infinity stations make on-site sorting simple – cutting waste volumes and disposal costs.
Keep the school’s bin store clear and compliant
Mil-tek balers & compactors help UK schools cut waste at source, keeping bin stores tidy, freeing up space and slashing costly external collections.
By baling cardboard, plastics and mixed recyclables on-site you can:
- shrink waste volume by up to 90 %
- reduce collection frequency and fees
- improve fire safety and hygiene in the waste room
Mil-tek supports schools of all sizes with tailored solutions and waste audits to drive performance and savings.
Waste Management Solutions for Every Educational Environment
Book a free waste audit to discover the most efficient waste strategy for your school, college, or university.
Or explore our range of balers and compactors, ideal for the education sector, below:
Minimising general “black-bag” waste in schools
General (black-bag) waste – like cling film, crisp packets and soiled food packaging – mostly comes from school kitchens, dining halls and snack areas. Because it often contains food residues, it must be sealed in strong bags and stored in lidded bins to prevent odours, pests and contamination.
To keep this waste from piling up in tight indoor spaces, schools can use a clean, compact solution like the XP200S:
- Compact and quiet – Fits neatly in school kitchens, canteens and staff rooms
- Hygienic and durable – Stainless steel, air-powered unit handles food, fluids and mixed waste
- Up to 90% volume reduction – Fewer collections, cleaner spaces, full 2025 compliance
Cardboard and plastic waste compaction for schools
Slash collection costs and stay compliant with the 2025 UK school waste-disposal regulations by baling cardboard boxes, shrink-wrap and mixed plastics on site.
Mil-tek balers compact recyclables by up to 90 %, freeing storage space, cutting fire risk and boosting recycling rates. Quiet, plug-and-play units fit tight bin stores or loading bays.
See recommended balers below:
A102 Vertical Baler
Usage:
Cardboard & Plastic
Power:
Pneumatic, 2,5 tonnes pressing force
Key Attributes:
- • Up to 100 kg bales
- • 90 % compaction
- • 0.45m² footprint
- • Ideal for minor schools
A305 Vertical Baler
Usage:
Cardboard & Plastic
Power:
Pneumatic, 4 tonnes pressing force
Key Attributes:
- • Up to 175 kg bales
- • 90 % compaction
- • 0.85 m² footprint
- • Perfect for all school types
A509 Vertical Baler
Usage:
Cardboard & Plastic
Power:
Pneumatic, 8 tonnes pressing force
Key Attributes:
- • Up to 300 kg bales
- • 90 % compaction
- • Wide door and auto-bale-out
- • Ideal for larger institutions
Keep costs down and learning spaces clear of waste!
Book a free Mil-tek waste audit, and our experts will recommend the perfect waste-handling solution for your school, college, or university.
Education and student involvement
Sustainable waste management in UK schools goes beyond bins, it’s about changing behaviour. Many schools engage students through eco-councils, recycling clubs, and green initiatives that build lifelong environmental awareness.
Recycling and sustainability are also embedded in the curriculum, especially at the primary and lower secondary levels, where pupils learn about climate action, resource conservation and the importance of waste reduction.
By involving students directly in recycling and waste-cutting efforts, schools promote responsibility, improve engagement, and create a cleaner, more sustainable learning environment.
Safety and simplicity for all users
Mil-tek understands that education facilities involve a wide range of people handling waste. Our equipment is:
- Easy to use with intuitive controls
- Built with automatic safety features
- Quiet and clean for indoor operation
- Delivered with full training from certified Mil-tek engineers
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