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Where can I recycle plastic in Warwickshire?
Plastic recycling facilities are available at all of the household waste recycling centres in Warwickshire. Please visit the how to recycle webpage before visiting the site. Your district or borough council is responsible for the kerbside collection of plastic.
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| Which plastic can be recycled?
The household waste recycling centres in Warwickshire collect PET (No1 e.g. soft drinks) and HDPE (No2 e.g. milk) plastic bottles only. The majority of plastic bottles produced are made from one of the above plastics, however there are certain exceptions for example Heinz Squeezy bottles.
Whilst there is well established market for plastic bottles in this country, other plastics are not so easily recycled. Mixed plastic can often be destined for export to countries where it is more difficult to ensure that they are being handled in the correct manner.
Warwickshire County Council are continually seeking new outlets for plastic recycling and we will strive to offer new services if sustainable outlets can be secured.
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What is the plastic recycled into?
The plastic collected in the recycling containers at household waste recycling centres are stored and sorted for delivery to various local outlets. Each type of plastic has different properties, which lends itself to different end products.
Why recycle plastic?
According to the Environment Agency, nearly 3 million tonnes of waste plastic are produced in the UK each year, only 7% of which is recycled. Visit our plastic recycling facts webpage for more information. |
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