Understanding the Costs of Our National Spectacle Recycling Scheme

As a national spectacle recycling scheme, we often receive inquiries about the costs associated with our program. While discussing the financial aspect of a service that you provide as a company can be a sensitive topic, we understand the importance of transparency and want to address this concern head-on. 

We understand that many companies are hesitant to disclose their prices as they fear it may deter potential customers. However, we believe that avoiding the issue is not a solution. Hence, we have decided to create this blog post for you to provide you with a clear understanding of the costs involved in our recycling scheme.

When it comes to disposing of old or unwanted spectacles, it can be difficult to know what the best option is. Throwing them in the bin is not only wasteful but also harmful to the environment, while commercial waste collection can be expensive for optical stores. That's where our National Spectacle Recycling Scheme comes in, providing an easy and cost-effective solution for disposing of unwanted spectacles while also helping to protect the environment.

One question we often get asked is about the costs associated with our scheme. Specifically, many people want to know if payment for the box is a monthly or annual fee. We're here to clear up any confusion and explain how our pricing structure works.

Firstly, there is a one-off payment of £25 plus VAT for the boxes. This includes a £12.50 deposit, which is an administrative charge payable by optical stores signing up to the scheme. This cost covers the manufacture of the box and the costs associated with shipping and administering the scheme. We believe it's fair to charge optical businesses for this service, as waste spectacles are a problem first and foremost for the optical industry, and it's only right that they contribute to the running of our scheme.

However, it's worth noting that charitable organizations and local social schemes can receive a box for free. This is our way of supporting those who are doing important work in their communities and may not have the same financial resources as larger businesses.

Once you have received your box, you can keep it until it's full or until it's most cost-efficient for you to send it back to us. When it's full, you simply need to unpack the box, repackage its contents in a suitable container, and send the waste to us at our address. The only other cost you'll incur is the postage to send the waste to us.

It's important to note that this postage cost is relatively small compared to the costs of commercial waste collection. The volume of spectacles in relation to their weight means that they take up a lot of space, and refuse collection companies in the UK charge by size, not weight. So it's actually much more cost-efficient to send the spectacle waste to us as opposed to throwing it in the bin. Not only will this save you money, but it also helps to protect the environment by keeping waste out of landfills.

In conclusion, our National Spectacle Recycling Scheme provides a cost-effective solution for disposing of unwanted spectacles while also helping to protect the environment. The one-off payment of £25 plus VAT covers the cost of the box and associated administrative fees, and the only additional cost you'll incur is postage to send the waste to us. By enrolling in our scheme, you'll be doing your part to reduce waste and support a more sustainable future.

If you are still what the costs of our scheme are, then the simple answer is it is £25 very well spent.