We ensure full compliance with waste management legislation by providing waste transfer documentation. Our streamlined process makes compliance simple and gives customers peace of mind.
Our disposal service is designed to minimise environmental impact and maximise the value of your plastic waste. We prioritise recycling, reuse, and responsible redistribution.
We provide a dedicated point of contact and a dependable service. We can collect multiple waste types in a single collection, helping to deliver both cost and environmental savings.
At Collect and Recycle, we offer specialist recycling services for acrylic waste, helping businesses across the UK dispose of this type of plastic responsibly. Acrylic, commonly known as polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), is a transparent thermoplastic often used as an alternative to glass in a wide range of industries.
If your business regularly handles or disposes of acrylic products, including signage, displays, or off-cuts from production, our team can collect and process these materials safely and efficiently. We help reduce landfill use and support businesses in minimising their environmental impact through ethical and sustainable plastic recycling services.
Our logistics team ensures that all materials are transported securely to licensed recycling centres, where they're processed in line with UK regulations. We work with businesses to reduce plastic waste, improve sustainability credentials, and optimise their overall waste management strategy.
Contact our team regarding the type of plastic waste you need collected. Please include details on the quantity, material, location and contact details.
We will then provide you with a quote for your acrylic waste collection. Our team can then arrange a collection day to suit your businesses schedule.
Our specialist waste carriers will then collect the plastic and transport it to licensed recycling centres. The waste will be reused or recycled.
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Acrylic, classified as a group 7 plastic, is used in a wide array of commercial and industrial applications. We collect and recycle the following acrylic products:
Whether you’re replacing shop panels or looking to dispose of acrylic left over from production, our service ensures these materials are properly recovered and diverted from landfill.
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If your business produces acrylic sheets or other PMMA-based waste, we’re here to help. We collect bulk acrylic materials from businesses across the UK and provide a reliable and fully compliant solution for your recycling needs.
Our services are ideal for manufacturers, event organisers, and construction firms. We can also handle mixed plastic recycling collections to streamline your waste output. Contact our team today to book a collection, and let us help you turn waste into a sustainable opportunity.
The recycling process for PMMA, or methyl methacrylate, differs from typical mechanical recycling due to its unique chemical composition. Here’s how it works:
Because PMMA is 100% recyclable through chemical methods, this process significantly reduces the need for virgin raw materials, helping cut down your business’s carbon footprint.
Acrylic plastic, also known as PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), is durable and long-lasting, but it is not biodegradable. While it can be recycled, its production and disposal have environmental impacts, so responsible recycling is essential.
Businesses should ensure end-of-life acrylic is collected by licensed waste carriers to comply with environmental regulations.
Acrylic plastic is lightweight, strong, and transparent, with excellent weather and UV resistance. It is often used for signage, displays, windows, and protective barriers.
Recycling acrylic helps recover valuable materials while preventing it from entering landfill, supporting sustainable waste management practices.