How a lid is recycled
Step 1
Collection
Scrap lids are loaded at the customer’s site.
Step 2
Reprocessing
The lids are delivered to a reprocessing centre.
Step 3
Shredding
Lids are shredded, and a UV package and pigment are added.
Step 4
Pelletising
The plastic is extruded and formed into pellets.
Step 5
Grinding
The pellets are ground into powder.
Step 6
Back to Chesterfield
Crated recycled powder arrives at our factory.
Step 7
Moulding
The mould is charged with the recycled powder.
Step 8
A new lid
The finished lid is ready to go back into service.
Recycled and proud of it
Recycling keeps damaged lids out of landfill and puts the material back to work. We also offer a recycling reward scheme against damaged lids, so ask us how your old lids can count towards new ones.
Have lids to recycle?
Get in touch to arrange a collection or find out about our recycling reward scheme.