HIPS Plastic Disposal
HIPS Plastic Recycling
We collect and recycle HIPS (high impact polystyrene sheets) for businesses nationwide. Get in touch to receive your quote.
Who we collect from
- Manufacturing & packing
- Retail & distribution
- Logistics & warehousing
- Councils & public sector
- Construction & utilities
Can Hips Be Recycled
Is HIPS Recyclable?
Many people wonder whether HIPS plastic is recyclable. The answer is yes! HIPS is 100% recyclable, which makes it an excellent choice for businesses and consumers who want to reduce their carbon footprint. By recycling HIPS plastic waste, we can conserve resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and prevent plastic waste from being incinerated.
HIPS Recycling For UK Businesses
Our company offers a sustainable solution for disposing of high impact polystyrene sheets (HIPS) plastic waste. HIPS is a type of thermoplastic sheet that has a wide range of applications, including vacuum forming, electronics, soft drink cups and construction materials, which is why it is commonly used in the manufacturing of various products.
However, when not properly disposed of, HIPS plastic can contribute to environmental pollution. This is why our HIPS plastic recycling service is so important. When this material is thrown away with other general waste, the material cannot be recycled. It can also only be recycled with specific businesses such as ourselves, who deal with these types of plastics at licensed centres.
#6 Identification Code
100%
Recyclable
Recyclable
The process
How our HIPS 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.
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Send us your details
Send us your contact information, waste details and collection address.
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Receive a quote
We provide a price for the collection, depending on the volume and location.
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Arrange a collection
We provide licensed carriers and our haulage network.
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Recycle your materials
Your HIPS waste is sent for recycling. Nothing goes to landfill or incineration.
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Receive documentation
Waste Transfer Note and recycling certificate provided for your audit file.
HIPS Properties
How Are High Impact Polystyrene Sheets Produced?
This type of plastic material is a rubber modified version of general purpose polystyrene. Adding this modification makes it more durable, which is why it is used for products in need of a higher impact resistance. The impact strength of the polymer results in a strong product ideal for packaging applications.
The Benefits Of HIPS Recycling
This type of plastic material is a rubber modified version of general purpose polystyrene. Adding this modification makes it more durable, which is why it is used for products in need of a higher impact resistance. The impact strength of the polymer results in a strong product ideal for packaging applications.
One of the main benefits of recycling high impact polystyrene sheets is that it can be recycled into a wide range of new products. The recycled HIPS can be used in the production of new HIPS sheets, which can be repurposed and introduced back into the market. Recycled high impact polystyrene is just as strong and consistent as new HIPS, which means it can be used in the same way as virgin HIPS.
HIPS Waste Collections
We Specialise In HIPS Plastic Recycling
Plastic Expert specialises in the recycling of high impact polystyrene (HIPS). Our HIPS recycling process starts with the collection and processing of waste materials. Once transported to our licensed recycling facility, we carefully sort and clean the plastic waste to remove any contaminants, such as dirt or labels. Then, the team converts the HIPS waste into a new HIPS sheet that can be used in a wide range of applications.
Through recycling, we are helping to reduce the amount of plastic waste that ends up in waste-to-energy plants. Polystyrene foam is also littered more than any other waste product—despite it being only 1% of all waste, it makes up 10 to 40% of litter found in streams. This is why it is so important to dispose of your plastic waste safely, and sustainably.
Get in touch today to book your HIPS collection. We can also collect other recyclable plastics such as HDPE, LDPE, PVC, and PET plastic waste. Our team also collects other materials such as paper and cardboard to repurpose into new products. Our services operate across the UK for businesses from a variety of sectors including manufacturers, schools, warehouses and much more.
FAQs
HIPS stands for high impact polystyrene, a rigid thermoplastic made by adding rubber to polystyrene to improve toughness. It is used for vending cups, yoghurt pots, refrigerator liners, signage and thermoformed packaging, and carries resin identification code 6.
HIPS is a solid, rigid sheet material; EPS is expanded polystyrene foam, which is roughly 98% air. They look and behave very differently, are recycled through separate routes, and should never be mixed in the same load.
Thermoforming skeletal waste and offcuts, purge, rejected mouldings, vending cups and yoghurt pots, refrigerator and appliance liners, signage and display board, and roll-stock sheet.
Recycled HIPS goes back into thermoformed packaging, plant pots and horticultural trays, coat hangers, signage, appliance components and injection moulded parts.