The Cup Box
The National Cup Recycling Scheme's mission is to capture as many paper cups for recycling as possible across the UK.
The Cup Box helps make that possible by providing a simple, dedicated paper cup recycling solution for workplaces, universities, public spaces and organisations across the UK.
If your existing waste contractor doesn't offer paper cup recycling, or you're looking for a standalone collection service, The Cup Box makes it easy to collect and recycle used paper cups from any brand, helping to keep valuable paper fibre in circulation and reduce waste.
Why choose The Cup Box?
The Cup Box provides a simple and convenient way to recycle paper cups where local collection services aren't available.
Whether you're looking to improve workplace recycling, support your sustainability goals or provide visitors with an easy way to recycle their takeaway coffee cups, The Cup Box offers:
- A dedicated paper cup recycling solution
- Collection of paper cups from any brand
- Simple ordering and collection
- UK-wide availability
- Support for your environmental and sustainability commitments
Who is it for?
The Cup Box is ideal for organisations that generate large numbers of paper cups, including:
- Offices and workplaces
- Universities and colleges
- Hospitals and healthcare settings
- Shopping centres
- Leisure and entertainment venues
- Conference and exhibition centres
- Business parks
- Public buildings
If your organisation wants an easy way to recycle paper cups, The Cup Box provides a practical, standalone solution.
How it works
Step 1 – Order your Cup Box
Order your Cup Box online and we'll deliver it ready for use.
Step 2 – Collect used paper cups
Place The Cup Box in a convenient location and encourage staff, customers and visitors to recycle their used paper cups. Cups from any coffee retailer or café can be placed inside.
Step 3 – Arrange collection
Once your Cup Box is full, simply arrange collection through the scheme.
Step 4 – We recycle the cups
Collected paper cups are transported for specialist recycling, where the valuable paper fibres are recovered and used to manufacture new paper products, supporting the circular economy.
Step 5 – Access support and resources
Once you've received your Cup Box, you'll have access to our User Guide, assembly instructions and Member Area, where you can find everything you need to get the most from the service.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The Cup Box accepts paper cups from all major coffee chains, independent cafés and other retailers. .
Each Cup Box can hold up to 700 paper cups before collection.
Paper cups require specialist recycling because they contain a thin plastic lining. Using a dedicated collection service helps ensure more cups are successfully recycled rather than ending up in general waste.
A practical paper cup recycling solution for your organisation
The Cup Box is a practical and scalable solution for businesses looking to improve sustainability while managing waste efficiently. Designed as one of the most convenient paper cup recycling bins available in the UK, it helps collect large volumes of disposable cups in one place.
Whether you need a reliable coffee cup recycling bin for a busy café, office, university or public venue, The Cup Box provides a simple standalone system that doesn't rely on complex infrastructure. It's also ideal for organisations looking for a compact recycling solution that encourages staff, customers and visitors to recycle their paper cups responsibly.
Holding up to 700 paper cups, The Cup Box is specifically designed for locations that generate high volumes of takeaway cups. With simple collection, clear reporting and nationwide availability, it's an easy way to improve your workplace recycling, strengthen your sustainability credentials and support the UK's wider paper cup recycling efforts.
Help increase paper cup recycling across the UK
Every paper cup recycled helps recover valuable materials and supports the National Cup Recycling Scheme's ambition to capture more cups for recycling across the UK.
Whether you're an office, university, hospital or public venue, The Cup Box makes it simple to give used paper cups a second life.
Order your Cup Box today and join organisations across the UK helping to increase paper cup recycling.
Our Partners
We have partnered with First Mile who will be arranging the delivery and collection of The Cup Box. First Mile are experienced waste collectors who have dealt with cup recycling for many years.
Valpak are a leading provider of environmental compliance and administrators of the National Cup Recycling Scheme.
