Mid-UK Recycling operate a Polypropylene (PP) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) recycling plant at our Barkston Heath site.

These plastics are strong, have a high resistance to heat and act as a barrier to moisture. As such, PP and HDPE are widely used in the consumer packaging industry.

Polypropylene has the number 5 as its resin identification code and the following are examples of PP items we can accept at our plastics recycling plant:

• Yogurt pots
• Butter and margarine tubs
• Food packaging trays

Once the PP polymers have been identified and separated from any contamination they are washed and processed into a flake. The flakes are supplied to various industries where they are recycled into new materials such as toys, automobile products, carpets, packaging and furniture.

HDPE has the number 2 as its resin identification code and the following are examples of HDPE items we can accept at our plastics recycling plant:

• Milk bottles
• Shampoo and conditioner bottles
• Detergent bottles

As with the PP, the HDPE is washed and processed into a flake. The flakes are supplied for recycling into new materials such as milk bottles, piping, toys, rope, garden furniture and bins.

If you would like to discuss our plastics recycling please contact our sales team.