PET RECYCLING
PET Recycling Service For Businesses
We provide PET recycling services for businesses across the UK with large volumes of waste. Get in touch today to receive a quote and book a collection.
Who we collect from
- Manufacturing & packing
- Retail & distribution
- Logistics & warehousing
- Councils & public sector
PET DISPOSAL SERVICE
PET Plastic Recycling
We offer PET disposal and recycling services for businesses across the UK. Our team works with a range of businesses from varying sectors to help them manage and recycle plastic waste streams.
The PET (PolyEthylene Terephthalate) waste materials should be ready in large volumes and baled for collections. If you would like to schedule a collection, whether on ad-hoc or regular basis, get in touch with our specialist team today.
#1 Identification Code
100%
Recyclable
Recyclable
The process
How our PET waste collections work
We provide a dedicated point of contact for each of our customers, with clear communication throughout. Collections are available on a ad-hoc or scheduled basis.
1
Send us your details
Send us your contact information, waste details and collection address.
2
Receive a quote
We provide a price for the collection, depending on the volume and location.
3
Arrange a collection
We provide licensed carriers to collect and transport the waste.
4
Recycle your materials
PET plastic is sent for recycling and repurposed into new materials.
5
Receive documentation
Waste Transfer Note and recycling certificate provided for your audit file.
PET PLASTIC PROPERTIES
What Is PET Plastic?
PET (PolyEthylene Terephthalate) is represented with the number 1 logo. PET is a thermoplastic polymer resin, and while PET does have “polyethylene” in its name, it’s a different molecular structure than pure polyethylene plastics.
It has a high melting point of 245°c, which leads to it being formed and recycled in alternative ways. PET is produced through the polymerisation of terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol. As a fully recyclable product, our team is here to help you dispose of this waste safely.
Uses Of PET Plastic
- Drink bottles
- Fibres for clothing
- Sleeping bags
- Food packaging
Compliance
Your duty of care, documented
Every load is tracked and every document is issued as standard, so your audit file is complete without anyone chasing us for paperwork. Copies are available on request at any time from our waste management team.
Waste Transfer Notes
ISSUED
Registered waste carrier licence
ON FILE
Permitted destination sites
AUDITED
Recycling certificates & audit trail
PER LOAD
Dedicated account manager
EVERY CLIENT
RECYCLING METHODS
How Is PET Recycled?
Chemical recycling processes are especially suited to polymers formed by condensation reactions such as PET. However, the plastic must be fairly free from other impurities.
The recovery of polyester materials such as PET can be accomplished using a procedure called hydrolysis. It is the reverse of the reaction (polycondensation) used to form the polymer in the first place, as the addition of water or water vapour to the process causes decomposition.
Most plastic bottles are made from PET resin plastic which is 100% recyclable. Unlike high density polyethylene which is rigid and stiff, PET bottles are clear and lighter. We can help businesses with PET bottle recycling in bulk loads nationwide.
End markets
What Can PET Plastic Be Recycled Into?
PET (polyethylene terephthalate) can be recycled into a range of products and introduced back into the market. PET plastic is one of the most commonly recycled types of plastic, particularly due to its widespread use in packaging materials like beverage bottles.
The recycling of PET plastic involves several stages that transform post-consumer products into new materials. Here’s a look at what PET plastic can be recycled into:
01
New PET bottles
The closed loop. Food-grade flake is decontaminated and blown straight back into new bottles, so the same material can circulate again and again.
Ends up as
Drinks bottles, food-grade containers
02
Fibres for textiles
Flake is melted and spun into polyester fibre, one of the largest end markets for recycled PET anywhere in the world.
Ends up as
Clothing, upholstery, fleece, filling
03
Packaging
Recycled PET is thermoformed into rigid packaging, valued for its strength, clarity and hygiene properties in direct food contact.
Ends up as
Trays, punnets, clamshells, blister packs
04
Strapping
Extruded into industrial strapping that secures palletised goods in transit, a hard-wearing use that suits slightly lower grades.
Ends up as
Pallet strapping, banding
05
Construction materials
Lower-grade and coloured PET is finding a growing market in the built environment, where clarity does not matter.
Ends up as
Insulation, roofing tiles, panels
Your material
Send yours down the same route
Baled PET in bulk loads, collected nationwide, with a recycling certificate for every collection.
FAQs
Yes! PET plastic is recyclable. Recycled PET materials can be used to manufacturer a range of products including new bottles, clothing, automotive parts and much more. Recoup’s ‘UK Household Plastics Collection Survey 2014’ confirmed that nearly 60% of PET plastic bottles in the household waste stream are now being collected for recycling.
PET density ranges from 1.38 to 1.43 g/cm³, making it a lightweight material that is easy to transport and handle. The low density of PET also helps to reduce the carbon footprint of transportation, as less energy is required to transport a given volume of material. Despite its low density, PET is a strong and durable material that is resistant to moisture, chemicals, and heat, making it a popular choice for food and beverage packaging. Plastic bottle caps made with polypropylene have a density of 0.92 grams per cubic centimeter, which is lighter than seawater’s average density of 1.027 grams per cubic centimeter, and therefore, float in seawater.
Recycled plastic can be repurposed into new products. This saves raw materials from being overused and waste from ending up at waste-to-energy facilities. The recycling industry can then recycle this packaging material, reducing the problem we are seeing with single-use plastic. Once recycled materials are repurposed into new products with varying possibilities, they can then re-enter the multi billion pound plastics industry.
Making sure your business has an efficient recycling program in place will contribute to an increase in recycling rates and boost your green credentials. As this material is highly recyclable, organisations producing a large amount of this waste should ensure it is being sent to a materials recovery facility to further be recycled appropriately. We also supply plastic balers to help you reduce your waste volume and store materials easily.
Making sure your business has an efficient recycling program in place will contribute to an increase in recycling rates and boost your green credentials. As this material is highly recyclable, organisations producing a large amount of this waste should ensure it is being sent to a materials recovery facility to further be recycled appropriately. We also supply plastic balers to help you reduce your waste volume and store materials easily.