Reduce, reuse, recycle

Magpie Recycling operates with a diverse workforce. Everybody has different roles and responsibilities, and these are catered to each members' strengths. With no managers, members are encouraged to use their initiative and decisions are made within the co-operative in democratic manner. 

Seeing a need for a wider variety of recycling in the area, three volunteers collected drink cans and glass, plus office paper from a small number of local residents and businesses.

Magpie became a Co-operative Limited Company in 1992 and by 1994 had expanded its range of commercial services to necessitate the move to its current premises, provided by the Local Authority at Saunders Park.

In May 1996 the company began its Greenbox kerbside collection scheme, collecting a wide range of recyclable materials from domestic households.

At Magpie, our mission is to 'reduce, reuse and recycle'. Whether it's through rescuing clothes or furniture that would be otherwise destined for landfill, or collecting household recycling including textiles, plastics and tetrapaks.  As an ethical company and a co-operative, Magpie seeks to approach all their business areas with an attention to people and the planet.