Material Handling

Elsa Recovered Paper is a family run business specialising in the recycling of paper and card based waste. Located in Greater Manchester, 3 generations have been serving the North West for over 54 years.

As experts in the collection, sorting and grading of recovered and waste paper, we aim to help or customers process their paper waste in an environmentally friendly way. We currently recycle over 700 tonnes per week of paper supplying mills in the UK, Europe and the Far East.

With strong environmental ethics we are committed to providing a service which allows our customers to minimise their impact on the environment in the most cost effective way possible.



  • 35 CU YD CONTAINER
    For large clearances we offer a 35 cu yd roll on-off container, this will hold upwards of 10 tonne and provides an excellent solution for companies with large amounts of loose paper

  • BAILING MACHINE
    Many companies that produce a large amount of paper or card based waste find that a cost effective way to deal with this is to install a baling machine.

    We can provide baling machines for sale outright or on 3 or 5 year leases. All of the baling machines we supply come with a full service package, quotations provided.


  • BAILING MACHINE
    Many companies that produce a large amount of plastic find that a cost effective way to deal with this is to install a baling machine.

    We can provide baling machines for sale out right or an 3 or 5 year leases. All of the bailing machines we supply come with a full service package, quotation provided


  • COMPACTOR
    For companies with larger quantities of cardboard waste we can supply compacting machines. These machines sit on your site and will link into Elsa Recovered Paper containers to effectively double their capacity. We can advise you on the suitability of a compactor based on your recycling needs.

  • 600LTR CONTAINERS
    Perfect for smaller quantities of loose waste paper, this is a popular choice for printers as the dimensions make it ideal for use with finishing machines.

    The crates are sturdy and offer an easy way to collect and store paper waste for collection


  • 1400LTR CONTAINERS
    Should your requirement be a little larger, these crates offer the perfect bridge between the 600l container and the roll off container.

    You may produce a fairly high quantity of loose paper waste, but not have the space for the container – or not want extra handling of the waste.


  • 1000LTR WHEELED CONTAINERS
    For full flexibility we offer a wheeled container which can be situated anywhere on your premises and is inherently mobile. This option is perfect for smaller business who’s collections may not be so often.



  • 240LTR WHEELED CONTAINERS
    Fully locking with letter box slot in the lid for extra security. Designed to hold between 60 and 90kg which is roughly the equivalent of a 4 drawer office filing cabinet

    Dimensions 1080 x 585 x 730

    This is also available in as a non-locking option for easy fill


  • 140LTR WHEELED CONTAINERS
    Fully locking with letter box slot in the lid for extra security. Designed to hold 30kg – 50kg which is roughly the equivalent of a 3 drawer office filing cabinet

    Dimensions 1070 x 480 x 553

    This is also available in as a non locking-option for easy fill


  • 1000LTR WHEELED CONTAINER
    Perfect for larger clearances, the container is fully lockable ensuring the security of your sensitive documents.
    300kg – 500kg suitable for most small to medium size organisations

    Dimensions 1070 x 480 x 553


  • SECURITY SACKS
    The perfect option for ongoing clearances where smaller quantities of secure documents are collected, or where there are multiple departments producing small amounts of secure waste. These can be combined with the larger container to provide the ultimate security option.

    The bags will hold 10kg – 20kg or 1 – 2 drawers of a filing cabinet.


  • WOOD GRAIN EFFECT CONSOLE
    Perfect for when office aesthetics are important.
    This is fully locking with letter box slot for easy fill straight into security bag for collection
    300kg – 500kg suitable for most small to medium size organisations

    Dimensions 900mm x 500mm x 500mm


  • 35 CU YD CONTAINER
    For large archive clearances, a sealed 35 cu yd roll on-off container, this will hold upwards of 8 – 10 tonne.>