uPVC Plastic Recycling
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uPVC Window Recycling Service

We help businesses looking to recycle uPVC windows, doors and other plastic products in bulk volumes. This caters to businesses and organisations from various sectors across the UK. Our team supports them in maintaining their green credentials whilst boost recycling rates disposing of unwanted waste uPVC.

uPVC Plastic Recycling Coverage Throughout The UK

Plastic Expert provides high quality uPVC frame recycling services across the majority of the UK. We recycle hundreds of tonnes of uPVC every month, helping you to divert plastic waste from incineration facilities. Our cost effective recycling service enables your business to save raw materials used in the production of plastic.

What Is uPVC?

If you are in the construction industry, your company may generate a substantial quantity of uPVC waste. uPVC stands for unplasticized polyvinyl chloride, and first gained popularity in the 1980s. This was when window and door manufacturers realised that uPVC frames offered material advantages over wood and aluminium.

uPVC could be moulded to fit practically any window shape at low cost, and was much more effective in insulating homes. This prevented the build-up of condensation and offered energy-efficient advantages.

The uPVC Products That We Recycle

uPVC Windows

Construction and double-glazing window installers remove uPVC windows daily for home improvement. uPVC has particular properties which make it highly desirable for window construction. Plastic Expert is here to help you process your uPVC window frame.

uPVC Door Frames

uPVC doors are popular for the same reason as windows. uPVC doors help to insulate buildings, reducing heating bills and the risk of mould growth. Like windows, uPVC doors embody a substantial amount of plastic. Again, Plastic Expert is here to help you cut down on your waste, and have your uPVC waste easily recycled.

HDPE Canisters

We can collect triple rinsed & baled HDPE canisters/bottles along with other materials. This offers an eco friendly solution to many types of your plastic waste.

uPVC Frames

uPVC frames became desirable because of their renowned durability and insulating properties; they complemented double and triple-glazing perfectly. We recycle all your uPVC frames, providing you with exceptional flexibility.

uPVC Conservatories

We recycle the plastic content of uPVC conservatories, reducing the environmental impact of your work.

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How We Recycle Your Waste uPVC

Check out the uPVC recycling process below from our national window recycling company. We can also supply waste compactors to bale your uPVC waste effectively.

Step 1: We Collect Your uPVC Material

At Plastic Expert, we like to make things easy for our customers. That’s why we offer a full collection service. Typically, we move your plastic waste material using roll-on/off containers, walking floor trailers and bulkers.

Step 2: Delivering uPVC to our Processing Facility

Our drivers deliver the uPVC material to a processing facility where it is inspected and prepared for processing. We can recycle most uPVC there and then, but the contamination in some waste uPVC may not meet our standards for recycling.

Step 3: Shred the Material

Provided that the uPVC is of sufficient quality, it is then loaded into a shredder machine. This is designed to break the plastic down into smaller particles.

Step 4: Remove Non-uPVC Materials

The next step is to remove all non-PVC materials from uPVC windows and doors, including rubber, glass, and steel. This process is complete by using a variety of methods, including powerful magnets.

uPVC products often contain a range of other metals, not just steel. These metals include zinc, aluminium and brass. Specialist separation processes remove these contaminants from the uPVC and store them for further processing on-site. Colour-sorting devices also detect rubber components (often used to seal the gap between uPVC frames and the glazing).

Step 5: Turn the uPVC into Granules

The final stage in the process is to turn the purified uPVC into granules. The manufacturing process uses these granules as the basis for creating new uPVC products, completing the cycle.

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Can I Get Money For Old uPVC Windows?

Our team offers rebates for bulk loads of plastic waste, however this will depend on the quantity and condition. Finding partners to process bulk uPVC recycling long term can be a challenge, but we’re here to help. We can recycle any quantity of uPVC post-consumer or pre-consumer waste that you require.

Why Choose Plastic Expert For uPVC Plastic Recycling?

At Plastic Expert, we are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly disposal methods. With us, you can enhance your company’s green credentials and achieve better corporate responsibility through new recycling schemes. Get in touch today to book a collection for your plastic waste materials.

FAQs

HOW DO YOU DISPOSE OF UPVC WINDOWS?

We have a network of licenced processing facilities within the UK. We will arrange a collection for your uPVC waste and transport materials to one of the recycling facilities. We can provide a full audit trail to satisfy our customer requirements.

WHY SHOULD YOU RECYCLE UPVC WINDOWS AND DOORS?

Recycling uPVC waste is key in reducing the environmental burden of plastic waste. By recycling these materials, we can divert plastic from incineration, save raw materials in production and reduce your carbon footprint.

HOW IS UPVC MADE?

A strong resin compound is heated and moulded into a die shaped like the final product. Once the profiles are made, they are cooled to allow the profiles to solidify. These are then cut to the window frame dimension and shape.

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