PMMA / ACRYLIC RECYCLING
PMMA Plastic Recycling | Acrylic Recycling
We provide recycling services for PMMA (poly(methyl methacrylate) waste across the UK. This includes sheets, barriers and other PMMA materials.
Who we collect from
- Manufacturing & packing
- Retail & distribution
- Logistics & warehousing
- Councils & public sector
PMMA DISPOSAL SERVICE
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.
The process
How To Recycle Acrylic Plastic With Us
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
PMMA plastic is sent for recycling and repurposed into new materials.
5
Receive documentation
Waste Transfer Note and recycling certificate provided for your audit file.
PMMA RECYCLING ADVANTAGES
The 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.
Acrylic Recycling
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
Case study · Personalised Signage
Acrylic PMMA recycling
8000kg of skeletal waste sheets
In total, we collected 8000kg of skeletal waste in sheets across 4 pallets. On-site they will be unloaded, taken off the pallets and then sent straight for processing.
8000kg
recycled
4 pallets
collected
0%
to landfill
ACRYLIC WASTE DISPOSAL
Book Your PMMA Waste Collection
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
PMMA acrylic belongs to the plastic recycling number 7. Other plastic types under code 7 include polycarbonate, ABS and Nylon.
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).