Mixed papers from domestic sources, consisting of predominantly news and pams, with a maximum of 30% of other paper and boards permitted such as cardboard, office papers, post consumer solid board and wrapping papers, and other recyclable domestic packaging. Maximum out-throw levels such as cans, bottles, plastic film and other non paper materials from domestic sources etc permitted at a maximum of 5% however this can vary dependant on the mill supplied. Moisture levels permitted vary between 10% - 12% and the minimum amount of wires required is three per bale, however this may vary depending on the mill being supplied. Please be aware of any non-paper components or any foreign matter in the recovered paper and board which, during processing, may cause damage to paper machines or interruptions to paper production or may reduce the value of the finished product e.g. metal, plastic, glass, textiles, wood, sand, building materials et al.

1) Once read, printed and coloured newspapers - 50 - 60%

2) Periodical, magazines and convertings (shavings) - 18 - 20%

3) Used Printed or Unprinted corrugated case material - 20% Max

4) Objectionable Material / Out throws
i Vegetable Parchment )
ii Greaseproof Papers )
iii Pins and Staples )
iv Security Inks )
v Splicing tape )
vi Wet strength )
vii Carbon Papers )
viii Synthetic Inks )
ix Metal drinks cans )
x Plastic bags )
xi Plastic bottles ) - Total 5% Max

4) Unacceptable Material
i Metals (excluding pins, )
staples + baling wires) )
ii String (other than used for )
bundling loose papers) )
iii Glass )
iv Textiles )
v Wood )
vi Sand and Building Materials )
vii Plastic film )
viii Plastic Laminates (Polycoats) )
ix Synthetic Papers )
x Waxed Papers/Boards )
xi Reel End Wrappers )
xii Bitumised Union Papers )
xiii Food Contaminated Paper )
xiv Burnt or Degraded Paper )
xv Silver Foil or Metallised Papers )
xvi Rubbish of any description ) - Total 0%

5) Moisture - 12% Max