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Have you spotted one of our Shark vans?
We are sure the East Kilbride community is all too familiar with our Shark Shredding Van Fleet, but have you ever come across our Great...

Highlander Security Shredding
Feb 22, 20231 min read


First time pass for 2. Class!
Congratulations Kevin! Today we supported Kevin in achieving his Class 2 driving licence with GTG Training. Despite not being able...

Highlander Security Shredding
Feb 14, 20231 min read


Let’s get real about recycling!
WRAP has published data from it’s ‘Recycling Tracker’ which shows that while 88% of UK households regularly recycle, 87% put at least...

Highlander Security Shredding
Feb 8, 20232 min read


New Brand Video
Check out our new video tour of our shredding premises in Glasgow / East Kilbride. We are here for you whenever you need a professional...

Highlander Security Shredding
Jan 26, 20231 min read


Silverbirch – Case Study
2 tons up in the air! The Silverbirch Garden Centre have been using unsightly, costly and inefficient 1100L wheelie bins for cardboard waste for a long time as well as one of our monthly rental skips. Highlander International Recycling Ltd were able to offer Silverbirch a more efficient rental deal on a baler, which convinced them to give it a go and install it to their site. Our Commercial Manager Geraldine O’Brien worked her magic, but the challenge was the lowering of t

Highlander Security Shredding
Jan 5, 20231 min read


Sales Administrator
Highlander are Scotland’s largest independent paper recycling company and we are looking for an enthusiastic Sales Administrator to join...

Highlander Security Shredding
Jan 4, 20232 min read


Van Driver
Due to an exciting growth plan for 2023, Highlander are looking to recruit a van driver to add to their team. The successful candidate...

Highlander Security Shredding
Jan 4, 20232 min read


Caps Cases – Case Study
Before: Corrugated box maker Caps Cases, based in Glasgow, recently installed a new waste extraction system. Highlander were delighted...

Highlander Security Shredding
Sep 20, 20222 min read


The Box Shop – Case Study
Highlander International Recycling Ltd has been in partnership with Boxshop for a number of years and collect and recycle all of their...

Highlander Security Shredding
Sep 20, 20222 min read


Competition Time – National Toilet Paper Day 26th August
August 26th is National Toilet Paper Day, deemed so to commemorate the first time it was ever sold on a roll (August 26, 1871). Then in...

Highlander Security Shredding
Aug 1, 20221 min read


Engagement News
Congratulations to Paige Bingham and her finance Miles Folsum. They recently got engaged in America. All the best from the Highlander Team.

Highlander Security Shredding
May 13, 20221 min read


Free Shredding Drop-off for World Recycling Day 18th March
For World Recycling Day we are supporting Radio Clyde and Cash for Kids. We are offering a FREE Drop-Off service on the 18th March. All...

Highlander Security Shredding
Mar 7, 20221 min read


World Recycling Day 18th March
A day made for the Highlander Clan. We are taking this opportunity to join Radio Clyde and Cash for Kids Scotland for some...

Highlander Security Shredding
Mar 3, 20221 min read


What do shredding companies do with the paper?
We get asked this a lot! At Highlander, we recycle 100% of your documents and papers. The paper we collect for shredding from offices...
yelluk
Feb 28, 20221 min read


Need a domestic shredding service?
As more people work from home, downsize or clear out. The need for domestic shredding is increasing. There are more and more documents...
yelluk
Jan 16, 20222 min read


Could a professional shredding service improve office productivity?
Despite the best efforts to implement a clean desk policy, every business has sensitive information lying around the office, from staff...

Highlander Security Shredding
Oct 3, 20212 min read


Well Done, EK Community Litter Pickers
Occasionally you come across a group or organisation that are doing great things for their community. We did just that with EK Community...
yelluk
Jun 11, 20211 min read


Reuse and Recycle. Skip up-cycling!
As a recycling company, Highlander has fully embraced the culture of “Reduce – Reuse – Recycle – Refuse”. While we usually focus on...
yelluk
May 18, 20211 min read


Clear out the office for your return
Finally, the end is in sight, we are getting that little bit closer to returning to the office. Getting out of your dining or spare room...
yelluk
May 12, 20211 min read


Improve recycling rates and reduce costs, with a waste audit
During the past two decades, new legislation, commercial pressures and public perception have forced all waste producers, industrial,...
yelluk
May 10, 20211 min read
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