PMMA Plastic Recycling | Acrylic Recycling

PMMA Plastic Recycling

Acrylic requires specialist handling and equipment. At Plastic Expert, we are proud to be one of the few specialist centres in the UK offering acrylic recycling.

Designated as a Group 7 plastic, many recycling companies and local recycling centres do not have the facilities to recycle acrylics. Due to this, acrylic waste is not being recycled as much as other plastic materials.

While companies and manufacturers may be keen to recycle acrylic PMMA scrap and waste, the limited availability of acrylic recycling facilities has prevented organisations. With our collection and recycling service, businesses across the UK can recycle acrylic easily.

Is Acrylic Recyclable?

Yes! Acrylic waste such as scrap acrylic sheets can be recycled into a range of products. During the recycling process, molten lead is added which separates methyl methacrylate from the catalyst.

The acrylic resin this creates is created back into flat sheets or shapes. High quality recycled acrylic sheets can be used to create acrylic products for various industries, reducing the environmental impact of this waste type.

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HOW TO RECYCLE ACRYLIC PLASTIC

How To dispose Of Acrylic

Contact our team at Plastic Expert providing the type & quantity of PMMA plastic, location, photos & how the waste is stored.

We’ll then prepare a quote and email this to you. Once you’re happy to go ahead with a collection, simply make a payment and we’ll book transport.

Collections will then be made on a day to suit your businesses schedule. Please let us know any loading or access requirements in advance.

Full waste transfer documentation will be provided on collection. All of your waste items will then be fully recycled into new products.

Importance Of PMMA Recycling

Acrylic plastic is widely used across a number of industries as an alternative to glass. As a result, there is a considerable amount of post-consumer acrylic in landfill and incineration facilities.

Our team is committed to diverting plastic waste from waste-to-energy plants and landfills by creating recycled materials.

Acrylic is not biodegradable, therefore it won’t naturally decompose and can potentially cause significant harm to the environment. As acrylic is 100% recyclable, manufacturers and businesses can drastically reduce the negative impact of these materials. They can then greatly reduce their own carbon footprint and contribute to a circular economy.

Furthermore, the financial incentive for increased environmentally friendly activity makes recycling the go-to solution for your business waste. Your business can save money, manage waste efficiently and attract new clients.

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Are you a producer of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and looking to find a suitable recycling option for your waste material? Or are you creating post industrial acrylic waste during the manufacturing process? At Plastic Expert we can provide you with a safe and reliable acrylic recycling service.

Committed to finding new and innovative ways to increase acrylic recycling methodologies, we are bringing recycling processes to the forefront of the industry & allowing businesses access to ethical and responsible services.

FAQs

WHAT PLASTIC CODE IS ACRYLIC?

PMMA acrylic belongs to the plastic recycling number 7. Other plastic types under code 7 include polycarbonate, ABS and Nylon.

HOW IS ACRYLIC PLASTIC MADE?

Acrylic plastic is made through a polymerization process. Liquid methyl methacrylate (MMA) is combined with a catalyst and heated, causing the MMA molecules to link together. This forms long chains known as polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).

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PMMA Plastic Recycling | Acrylic Recycling