Polystyrene Recycling

A lot of packaging includes polystyrene. It is used as a protective material in packaging for all kinds of products, from lighting fitments to fridge freezers. Because polystyrene contains 98% air, it is very light but also bulky and takes up a lot of space.

In the UK, there are not many places that recycle polystyrene, however at Printwaste we believe that if there is a way something can be recycled it should be. By recycling your polystyrene waste, as well as preventing it from going to landfill, we make sure it can be reused again. This saves resources that would be used to create new materials and contributes to the circular economy.

This polystyrene recycling service is focused on expanded polystyrene (EPS). It means that we can recycle the following items (excluding Styrofoam):

By recycling your polystyrene, you will not only be reducing the waste that you put into your general waste bins, but you will be improving your business’s recycling rates.

A lot of polystyrene used to go onto landfill sites where it would take hundreds of years to biodegrade.

Recently, polystyrene has been sent to incinerators. This is relatively expensive because of the low weight to volume of expanded polystyrene.

The true benefit is that Printwaste recycle this material. We collect it, compact it so as to make it viable to transport economically and then take it back to the polystyrene manufacturer who uses it to make EPS again, reusable as protective packaging.

Storing your polystyrene is easy with our range of bins. Whether you have a small amount in a bag or need a large roll on roll off container, Printwaste can provide the right storage for you. Speak to our team who will be able to help and advise you on the storage solution that is best suited to your needs.